Role Offered Direct With Client

[kaiser78]

I have been offered a contract with one of the main blue chip organisations.

Their contract offer has been sent via email covering the following bullets, and nothing else.

· Start Date:
· Duration Period:
· Daily Rate:
· Payment Type:
· Client Name:
· Department:
· Reporting Manager:
· Location:
· Notice Period:
. Insurances Required:

Now, I would expect to have a more substantial contract in place even though, or maybe even more so, no agency is involved - can anyone advise ?

[northernladuk]

I assume you turned up to interview on the right day?

[jamesbrown]

I have been offered a contract with one of the main blue chip organisations.

Their contract offer has been sent via email covering the following bullets, and nothing else.

· Start Date:
· Duration Period:
· Daily Rate:
· Payment Type:
· Client Name:
· Department:
· Reporting Manager:
· Location:
· Notice Period:
. Insurances Required:

Now, I would expect to have a more substantial contract in place even though, or maybe even more so, no agency is involved - can anyone advise ?

Yes, you need a contract in place, not a shopping list. If you're an IPSE member, you can download the template for direct engagements (which is different than the template for an agency arrangement):

https://www.ipse.co.uk/advice/contra...ngaging-client

In that case, there's no need to have the contract reviewed (unless it's altered - cue Mal), but you should be clear about your working practices (e.g. have them reviewed) and consider a Confirmation of Arrangements.

With a direct engagement, scrutinise the payment terms carefully and expect to chase payments. I spent half a day this week chasing payments

[Avalonia]

Go direct whenever you can, the only downside is payment but once you are in the cycle no problem. Anything that cuts out the blood suckers who do f**k all for their money has to be good.

[FatLazyContractor]

I have been offered a contract with one of the main blue chip organisations.

Their contract offer has been sent via email covering the following bullets, and nothing else.

· Start Date:
· Duration Period:
· Daily Rate:
· Payment Type:
· Client Name:
· Department:
· Reporting Manager:
· Location:
· Notice Period:
. Insurances Required:

Now, I would expect to have a more substantial contract in place even though, or maybe even more so, no agency is involved - can anyone advise ?

I personally wouldn't risk it without a contract. Can 'Reporting Manager' be replaced by 'Client Representative' ?

[TheFaQQer]

Make sure you have a real contract in place before you start - IPSE if you are a member or Qdos if you aren't provide free IR35 examples.

Ensure that the right person signs it off, try to get some decent payment terms in there, and fill your boots.