Glossary

Subcontracting

Arranging for another organisation to deliver learning that the lead provider remains accountable for.

In full

Where a provider subcontracts delivery, it remains accountable for the funding, the data and the quality. Subcontracting carries specific approval, declaration, fee transparency and management requirements.

It is an area of consistent audit attention, and the requirements are set out in the funding rules for the stream and year.

Where this comes up

scenario

Evidence for subcontracted delivery cannot be produced

A subcontractor delivers provision the college claims for. When evidence is requested, the subcontractor is slow to provide it.