Letter of appointment for consultants - Revision history

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−	[[Category:~~Articles_needing_more_work~~]] [[Category:Appointments]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Appointments]]

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	Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance, or letter contracts) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.		Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance, or letter contracts) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.

−	The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment.~~<br/>~~	+	The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment.

	Ideally the letter should include:		Ideally the letter should include:
−	*A brief description of the project.	+
−	*A scope of work to be undertaken.	+	* A brief description of the project.
−	*The fee (excluding VAT) to be paid within the time period, and when it is to be paid.	+	* A scope of work to be undertaken.
−	*Allowable expenses.	+	* The fee (excluding VAT) to be paid within the time period, and when it is to be paid.
−	*The date for the start of work and the period covered by the letter.	+	* Allowable expenses.
−	*The right of the client to use material generated in the time period.	+	* The date for the start of work and the period covered by the letter.
−	*A statement that the letter is an interim arrangement to be substituted by a contract.	+	* The right of the client to use material generated in the time period.
−	*A statement that there is no guarantee to extend the appointment beyond the time period stated.	+	* A statement that the letter is an interim arrangement to be substituted by a contract.
−	*The amount of professional indemnity insurance cover required for the project.	+	* A statement that there is no guarantee to extend the appointment beyond the time period stated.
−	*The named staff or sub-consultants who will carry out the commission.	+	* The amount of professional indemnity insurance cover required for the project.
−	*The consultant’s reporting lines within the client organisation.	+	* The named staff or sub-consultants who will carry out the commission.
−	*A statement allowing termination of the agreement at will by either party, but with a fair proportion of the fee to be paid by the client as well as properly incurred and recorded expenses.	+	* The consultant’s reporting lines within the client organisation.
−	*A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.	+	* A statement allowing termination of the agreement at will by either party, but with a fair proportion of the fee to be paid by the client as well as properly incurred and recorded expenses.
		+	* A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.

	Letters of appointment may also be appropriate if a consultant is required for a very insubstantial or minor commission where a full-blown contract could be seen as heavy handed and off-putting. This also applies to small side-projects such as commissioning a sculpture from a particular artist. In such circumstances, many of the items listed above should be included in the letter, together with a programme and budget.		Letters of appointment may also be appropriate if a consultant is required for a very insubstantial or minor commission where a full-blown contract could be seen as heavy handed and off-putting. This also applies to small side-projects such as commissioning a sculpture from a particular artist. In such circumstances, many of the items listed above should be included in the letter, together with a programme and budget.
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	The appointment letter should be duplicated for the consultant’s retention and return. It should have an acceptance clause for the consultant’s signature at the end and the consultant should be asked to initial the foot of each page.		The appointment letter should be duplicated for the consultant’s retention and return. It should have an acceptance clause for the consultant’s signature at the end and the consultant should be asked to initial the foot of each page.

−	NB Contractors are treated slightly differently, using a letter of intent for temporary purposes prior to engrossment of contract documents. See Letter of intent for more information.	+	NB Contractors are treated slightly differently, using a letter of intent for temporary purposes prior to engrossment and execution of contract documents. See Letter of intent for more information.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Appointing consultants.
−	*Consultant.
−	*Construction contract.
−	*Fees.
−	*Letter of intent.
−	*Professional indemnity insurance.
−	*Schedule of services.
−	*Sub-consultants.

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	* Appointing consultants.
−	[[Category:Appointments]]	+	* Consultant.
		+	* Construction contract.
		+	* Engrossment.
		+	* Fees.
		+	* Letter of intent.
		+	* Professional indemnity insurance.
		+	* Schedule of services.
		+	* Sub-consultants.
		+
		+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Appointments]]

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*~~Appointment~~.	+	*Appointing consultants.
	*Consultant.		*Consultant.
−	*~~Contract~~.	+	*Construction contract.
	*Fees.		*Fees.
	*Letter of intent.		*Letter of intent.

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−	Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.	+	Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance, or letter contracts) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.

	The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment.<br/>		The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment.<br/>

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	Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.		Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.

−	The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment. <br/>	+	The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment.<br/>

	Ideally the letter should include:		Ideally the letter should include:
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	*Letter of intent.		*Letter of intent.
	*Professional indemnity insurance.		*Professional indemnity insurance.
		+	*Schedule of services.
	*Sub-consultants.		*Sub-consultants.

	[[Category:Appointments]]		[[Category:Appointments]]

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Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.

The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment. Ideally the letter should include:
*A brief description of the project.
*A scope of work to be undertaken.
*The fee (excluding VAT) to be paid, within the time period, and when it is to be paid.
*Allowable expenses.
*The date for the start of work and the period covered by the letter.
*The right of the client to use material generated in the time period.
*A statement that it is an interim arrangement to be substituted by a contract.
*A statement that there is no guarantee to extend the appointment beyond the time period stated.
*The amount of professional indemnity insurance cover required for the project.
*The named staff or sub-consultants who will carry out the commission.
*The consultant’s reporting lines within the client organisation.
*A statement allowing termination of the agreement at will by either party, but with a fair proportion of fee to be paid by the client as well as properly incurred and recorded expenses.
*A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.

Letters of appointment may also be appropriate if a consultant is required for a very insubstantial or minor commission where a full blown contract could be seen as heavy handed and off-putting. This also applies small projects such as commissioning a sculpture from a particular artist. In such circumstances, many of the items listed above should be included, together with a programme and budget should be addressed in such a letter.

The appointment letter should be duplicated for the consultant’s retention and return. It should have an acceptance clause for the consultant’s signature at the end of it and the consultant should be asked to initial the foot of each page.

Contractors are treated slightly differently, using a letter of intent for temporary purposes prior to engrossment of contract documents. See Letter of intent for more information.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Appointment.
*Consultant.
*Contract.
*Fees.
*Letter of intent.
*Professional indemnity insurance.

[[Category:Appointments]]

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	Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.		Letters of appointment (or letters of acceptance) are sometimes used to appoint consultants in cases when a client wants the consultant to start work quickly, while a full contract is being prepared.

−	The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment. Ideally the letter should include:	+	The letter should put a time limit on its validity and make it clear a contract will supersede and replace anything expressed in the letter of appointment. <br/>
		+
		+	Ideally the letter should include:
	*A brief description of the project.		*A brief description of the project.
	*A scope of work to be undertaken.		*A scope of work to be undertaken.
−	*The fee (excluding VAT) to be paid, within the time period, and when it is to be paid.	+	*The fee (excluding VAT) to be paid within the time period, and when it is to be paid.
	*Allowable expenses.		*Allowable expenses.
	*The date for the start of work and the period covered by the letter.		*The date for the start of work and the period covered by the letter.
	*The right of the client to use material generated in the time period.		*The right of the client to use material generated in the time period.
−	*A statement that it is an interim arrangement to be substituted by a contract.	+	*A statement that the letter is an interim arrangement to be substituted by a contract.
	*A statement that there is no guarantee to extend the appointment beyond the time period stated.		*A statement that there is no guarantee to extend the appointment beyond the time period stated.
	*The amount of professional indemnity insurance cover required for the project.		*The amount of professional indemnity insurance cover required for the project.
	*The named staff or sub-consultants who will carry out the commission.		*The named staff or sub-consultants who will carry out the commission.
	*The consultant’s reporting lines within the client organisation.		*The consultant’s reporting lines within the client organisation.
−	*A statement allowing termination of the agreement at will by either party, but with a fair proportion of fee to be paid by the client as well as properly incurred and recorded expenses.	+	*A statement allowing termination of the agreement at will by either party, but with a fair proportion of the fee to be paid by the client as well as properly incurred and recorded expenses.
	*A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.		*A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.

−	Letters of appointment may also be appropriate if a consultant is required for a very insubstantial or minor commission where a full blown contract could be seen as heavy handed and off-putting. This also applies small projects such as commissioning a sculpture from a particular artist. In such circumstances, many of the items listed above should be included, together with a programme and budget ~~should be addressed in such a letter~~.	+	Letters of appointment may also be appropriate if a consultant is required for a very insubstantial or minor commission where a full-blown contract could be seen as heavy handed and off-putting. This also applies to small side-projects such as commissioning a sculpture from a particular artist. In such circumstances, many of the items listed above should be included in the letter, together with a programme and budget.

−	The appointment letter should be duplicated for the consultant’s retention and return. It should have an acceptance clause for the consultant’s signature at the end ~~of it~~ and the consultant should be asked to initial the foot of each page.	+	The appointment letter should be duplicated for the consultant’s retention and return. It should have an acceptance clause for the consultant’s signature at the end and the consultant should be asked to initial the foot of each page.

−	Contractors are treated slightly differently, using a letter of intent for temporary purposes prior to engrossment of contract documents. See Letter of intent for more information.	+	NB Contractors are treated slightly differently, using a letter of intent for temporary purposes prior to engrossment of contract documents. See Letter of intent for more information.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	*Letter of intent.		*Letter of intent.
	*Professional indemnity insurance.		*Professional indemnity insurance.
		+	*Sub-consultants.

	[[Category:Appointments]]		[[Category:Appointments]]