4.2 Funding will be paid to suppliers in advance of each month of scheme delivery. Funding will be provided in six lump sum payments made, at the latest, by the last working day of the month preceding each qualifying date, provided the supplier satisfies the conditions for receiving payment. 4.3 Monthly payments will be made to suppliers by the following dates: • Friday 30 September • Monday 31 October • Wednesday 30 November • Thursday 29 December • Tuesday 31 January • Tuesday 28 February 4.4 The supplier is responsible for ensuring that all payments are used for the sole purpose of providing EBSS to eligible customers. Suppliers must not retain any grant funding to reimburse costs incurred or for any other purpose.
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