What does the cryptic crossword clue "Provider, when I will have gone, becomes more flexible (7)" mean?

The definition is "more flexible". The wordplay uses a deletion. SUPPL (synonym="SUPPL") + ER (synonym="”Provider” with the I removed") = SUPPLER; definition: "more flexible" The answer is SUPPLER.

Provider, when I will have gone, becomes more flexible (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29197 | 20 Down | 2023-10-10 flower

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