All Inclusive Rate

[meridian]

Along as it's not in writing then it can't be proven either way what either of you mean so I wouldn't worry about it.

Yes, that's correct, but I'd rather have the clarity before the contract arrives. It could also (potentially) have implications with the client, if the agency writes up a back-to-back contract with the client with the incorrect rate on it and then has to go back and explain the increase. I'd be certain they won't be explaining that it was their mistake, they would more likely be saying that the contractor has come back to ask for more...

[SueEllen]

Firstly anyone who does business to business transactions expect rates to be quoted exclusive of VAT.

Secondly the agent you are dealing with is often not the same agent who will be sorting out the contract.

[psychocandy]

I did all inclusive once and it meant no expenses. I got them to stick it in contract - up to one visit every month to their client site (which was 150 miles away).

Ended up only going there 3 times in two years so no bother.

Once or twice I did work out of hours and had to stay there. Permies stayed in £150/night Hilton and tried to coax me to stay with them - no thanks £35 etap for me out of my pocket!