SUB-CONTRACTING (FEES & CHARGES) POLICY 2017/18 1 Scope The policy applies to all third Party sub-contracted supply chain activity supported with funds supplied by the Education & Skills Funding Agency or any successor organisations. 2 Context The policy is a mandatory requirement that must be in place prior to participating in any sub- activity. The policy has been written in accordance with the Education & Skills Funding Agency’s requirements as set out in the Adult Funding Rules 2017 to 2018 and Funding Guidance for Young People 2017/18 (sub-contracting control regulations). 3 Disclaimer Waltham Forest College reserves the right to amend its sub-contracting arrangements at any time in accordance with the requirements of the Funding Bodies and the terms and conditions contained in its standard contract or sub-contracted provision. 4 Overarching Principle The College will use its supply chains to optimise the impact and effectiveness of service delivery to learners. The College will, therefore, ensure that: Supply chain management activities comply with the principles of best practice in the skills sector. In particular they will be guided by the principles given in the LSIS publication “Supply Chain Management – a good practice guide for the post-16 skills sector” (Nov 2012 and subsequent iterations) The College will at all times undertake fair and transparent procurement activities, conducting robust due diligence procedures on potential subcontractors in the spirit of the Common Accord to ensure the highest quality of learning delivery is made available, demonstrating value for money and a positive impact on the lives of learners. The funding that is retained by the College will be related to the costs of the services provided. These services, and the levels of funding being retained for them, will be clearly documented and agreed by all parties. The rates of such retained funding will be commercially viable for both sides and will be negotiated and agreed in a fair and transparent manner. They will be proportionate to the actual services being provided. Contract documents will require both parties to agree that the achievements of the are attained through adherence to both the letter and spirit of contracts or partnerships. Signatories therefore commit that all discussions, communications, negotiations and actions undertaken to build, maintain and develop supply chains will be conducted in good faith in accordance with the Overarching Principle. 5 Rationale for sub-contracting The College engages with sub-contractors To undertake provision which fits with its strategic objectives To provide training opportunities for a range of learners who may not be able to study at the main College.
SUB-CONTRACTING (FEES & CHARGES) POLICY 2017/18 1 Scope The policy applies to all third Party sub-contracted supply chain activity supported with funds supplied by the Education & Skills Funding Agency or any successor organisations. 2 Context The policy is a mandatory requirement that must be in place prior to participating in any activity. The policy has been written in accordance with the Education & Skills Funding Agency’s requirements as set out in the Adult Funding Rules 2017 to 2018 and Funding Guidance for Young People 2017/18 (sub-contracting control regulations). 3 Disclaimer Waltham Forest College reserves the right to amend its sub-contracting arrangements at any time in accordance with the requirements of the Funding Bodies and the terms and conditions contained in its standard contract or sub-contracted provision. 4 Overarching Principle The College will use its supply chains to optimise the impact and effectiveness of service delivery to learners. The College will, therefore, ensure that: Supply chain management activities comply with the principles of best practice in the skills sector. In particular they will be guided by the principles given in the LSIS publication “Supply Chain Management – a good practice guide for the post-16 skills sector” (Nov 2012 and subsequent iterations) The College will at all times undertake fair and transparent procurement activities, conducting robust due diligence procedures on potential subcontractors in the spirit of the Common Accord to ensure the highest quality of learning delivery is made available, demonstrating value for money and a positive impact on the lives of learners. The funding that is retained by the College will be related to the costs of the services provided. These services, and the levels of funding being retained for them, will be clearly documented and agreed by all parties. The rates of such retained funding will be commercially viable for both sides and will be negotiated and agreed in a fair and transparent manner. They will be proportionate to the actual services being provided. Contract documents will require both parties to agree that the achievements of the are attained through adherence to both the letter and spirit of contracts or partnerships. Signatories therefore commit that all discussions, communications, negotiations and actions undertaken to build, maintain and develop supply chains will be conducted in good faith in accordance with the Overarching Principle. 5 Rationale for sub-contracting The College engages with sub-contractors To undertake provision which fits with its strategic objectives To provide training opportunities for a range of learners who may not be able to study at the main College. sub-
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