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If you propose to subcontract any part or all of the services we’ve contracted you to deliver, it’s to your advantage to discuss it with your DCJ contract manager before you apply for our consent.
This gives you an opportunity to discuss the proposed arrangements and ensure you fully understand the additional responsibilities and obligations of subcontracting.
Each third party you propose to subcontract must be capable of delivering the agreed services on your behalf, on terms and conditions consistent with those you’ve agreed in the contract with us.
It’s important to understand that if consent is granted, you’ll be responsible for the performance of any third party you subcontract to deliver the services.
For this reason, it’s important you carry out the necessary due diligence before making any legally binding commitments.
This includes:
In the case of subcontracting to another organisation in a consortium or fee-for-service arrangement, your due diligence also includes:
You’re required to declare in your application that you’ve performed due diligence checks.
For further information and free advice about subcontracting:
Please contact your DCJ contract manager if your organisation:
In addition, we strongly recommend you obtain independent legal advice in this regard.
09 May 2024