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Previously on "Been asked which agency I want to represent me"
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostHave you agreed a rate inclusive of margin? If so, Hays are likely to give you the best rate (and likely to take the job although they may grumble). Or Badenoch and Clark.
From my limited exposure to the new world order with PS procurement, I think as long as the contractor has agreed a rate with the client, it doesn't matter which agency the contractor chooses from the list, as either it will be a fixed margin or the client will cover the margin hence why the agency is on the list as they are within tolerance.
So from a contractor's point of view ensure the client has agreed the end rate and make sure anyone in the chain acknowledges that end rate will be what is on the contract you end up with.
As for Hays, I've used them once (a few years ago now) and had no trouble at all. They paid weekly, on a Friday if they received the approved timesheet by Tuesday IIRC. The only hassle, which probably happens 'everywhere' now is the need to present certain docs (passport, proof of address, etc) in person at one of their offices to prove you are who you are. Though they are so ubiquitous it's probably less hassle to go to the local office than risk losing the docs in the post.
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Originally posted by lotus_andy View PostThere are about 500 on the list!
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Originally posted by pauldee View PostSo the PS are insisting on agencies and now insisting on umbrella contractors for every contractor? Sounds like an appallingly inefficient use of public money. I wonder what the papers would make of it? Find a link between a senior civil servant and an agency/umbrella company and you'll have quite a juicy story.
This isn't unique to PS. Many private sector Co's have PSL so even though the manager found you, you'll still have to go through an agency if it is their policy.
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Originally posted by Lance View PostVarious reasons.
1) PS body not setup to do contractor payments, or have the legal nouse, the contractors LTD won’t be on the PSL, procurement rules
2) [TINFOIL HAT] the IR35 status isn’t as clear as made out and the PS body want as much distance as possible [/TINFOIL HAT]
3) PS HR refuse/don’t understand contractors
It’s not uncommon in private sector either.
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Originally posted by Lance View PostVarious reasons.
1) PS body not setup to do contractor payments, or have the legal nouse, the contractors LTD won’t be on the PSL, procurement rules
2) [TINFOIL HAT] the IR35 status isn’t as clear as made out and the PS body want as much distance as possible [/TINFOIL HAT]
3) PS HR refuse/don’t understand contractors
It’s not uncommon in private sector either.
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Originally posted by pauldee View PostI don't understand. If they've contacted you directly why do you need an agency?
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Originally posted by pauldee View PostI don't understand. If they've contacted you directly why do you need an agency?
1) PS body not setup to do contractor payments, or have the legal nouse, the contractors LTD won’t be on the PSL, procurement rules
2) [TINFOIL HAT] the IR35 status isn’t as clear as made out and the PS body want as much distance as possible [/TINFOIL HAT]
3) PS HR refuse/don’t understand contractors
It’s not uncommon in private sector either.
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I don't understand. If they've contacted you directly why do you need an agency?
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My rule (through bitter experience of a shyster agency going bust taking many thousands of contractors money with them) is the smaller the agency the shorter the delay I want in getting paid after timesheet submisson.
Weekly is best.
I'd only consider monthly if it was a big agency that is less likely to go 'bust' overnight. Fortunately lots of the bigger ones also do weekly as it's all automated via BACS.
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I was in the same situation a few weeks ago and was recommended 121 Recruitment Consultants, a small firm. The guy is called Balvir Dadral and he has been spot on.
Single client timesheet and weekly payment just one week in arrears.
PM me if you want their details
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostYou mean the agency declined an easy regular commission for doing nothing?
I'd be worried they think the 'outside IR35' status won't stand up to scrutiny and they don't want to be held responsible for the tax (as fee payer).
Though as this is a all new, I wouldn't put much faith in how it's supposed to work and would not want to be the first guinea pig to see how HMRC actually handle the mess, when PS client decides status of outside/inside IR35 but the agency is the one that has to worry about the tax (or offload that responsibility to an umbrella if they can, if I understand it all correctly)
They just don't want the hassle of going through whatever diligence and costs to get on the liat and get setup for just one contrsctor.
They know they won't get on the framework if they aren't already on.
They just don't want to deal with PS.
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Originally posted by lotus_andy View PostI nominated the one I used at a previous client as they paid bi-weekly but for some reason they've declined the offer.
I'd be worried they think the 'outside IR35' status won't stand up to scrutiny and they don't want to be held responsible for the tax (as fee payer).
Though as this is a all new, I wouldn't put much faith in how it's supposed to work and would not want to be the first guinea pig to see how HMRC actually handle the mess, when PS client decides status of outside/inside IR35 but the agency is the one that has to worry about the tax (or offload that responsibility to an umbrella if they can, if I understand it all correctly)
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Any decent agency would have a self billing setup paying you weekly as soon as timesheets are approved. Why did they decline the one you suggested?
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