Subcontract Arrangements

SETA is committed to providing high-quality education and training that delivers positive outcomes for learners, employers, and communities.

Our preferred approach is to deliver training directly wherever possible. However, we may subcontract provision where doing so provides a demonstrable benefit to learners and supports our strategic objectives.

Subcontracting may be used for one or more of the following reasons:

• - To access specialist sector expertise, knowledge, or facilities that are not available within our organisation
• - To increase learner access in geographical areas where direct delivery is not practical
• - To support employers requiring specialist training provision
• - To engage learners from underrepresented, disadvantaged, or hard-to-reach groups
• - To enhance learner experience, achievement, progression, and employment outcomes
• - To respond flexibly to emerging local, regional, and national skills priorities

 

When subcontracting provision, SETA remains fully accountable for:

• - The quality of education and training delivered
  - Learner achievement and progress
  - Compliance with funding requirements
  - Safeguarding and learner welfare
  - Data protection and information security
  - Financial management and oversight
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All subcontractors are subject to a robust due diligence process before appointment and are monitored throughout the duration of any contract through quality assurance activities, performance reviews, compliance audits, learner feedback, and risk assessment processes.

Subcontracting is not used solely as a mechanism for generating income. All subcontracting arrangements must clearly demonstrate added value and tangible benefits for learners and employers.

 

Review - This is reviewed annually by the Chief Executive Officer and approved by the Board of Trustees.