Contracted-Out Services Review:
Ensuring Supply Chain Compliance with IR35
Our Contracted-Out Services Review is designed to provide clarity for all parties, helping to establish exactly where the IR35 responsibility sits in your supply chain and mitigate risks for both consultancies and engagers involved in service outsourcing, all assisting towards the obligation to take ‘reasonable care’.
At Bauer & Cottrell, we recognise the complexity of contracted-out services when it comes to the off-payroll working rules. Where contractors are involved, such arrangements have significant impact on where the IR35 / off-payroll working responsibility sits within a supply chain.
For public sector and medium/large private sector engagers seeking to procure services in this manner, it is critical that the chain of contracts and working practices fully support that of genuine contracted-out services in order for their organisation to be absolved of any IR35 responsibilities.
What's covered in our Contracted-Out Services Review?
Review of Contracts
We thoroughly review all documents, from tenders and proposals, to the chain of agreements between client, supplier and contractor.
Review of Working Practices
We assess the reality of the actual working relationships and practices, to identify any gaps or non-alignment with the written contracts.
Written Report
We provide a comprehensive report setting out our findings, risks and clear recommendations, enabling you to take appropriate action.
Contract Changes
We can recommend and facilitate contract amendments where appropriate, including providing templates.
Why B&C? We make it easy
Benefits:
- Clearly identifies responsibilities and obligations: ensuring that every party in the chain understands their roles and obligations under the Off-Payroll rules, eliminating confusion and potential disputes, and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
- Prevents IR35 related project disruptions and secures contractor workforce: by proactively identifying and addressing the position at the outset, the risk of IR35 status related disputes being raised midway through the contract is mitigated, instilling confidence and a more secure workforce.
- Demonstrates reasonable care: vital for ensuring full IR35 compliance.
- Equips you for HMRC audits: our comprehensive review leaves all parties better prepared to handle any potential HMRC Ir35 audit, reducing the risk of costly investigations and penalties.
We have already helped countless organisations establish their responsibilities within even the most complex contractual chains. Leave your IR35 due diligence in our capable hands – expertise you can trust.
Read more about our history and what makes us stand out from the rest.
What our clients say...
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"I have always been extremely happy with the service you provide both on a professional level and a personal level, so wanted to say a genuine thank you for reviewing all my contracts over the years and all the additional advice you have provided."
Jeremy Fletcher Black Diamond Consulting LtdRead more -
“I engaged Charlie to assess my contract prior to starting at a new client. Charlie was fantastic throughout the process. She demonstrated deep understanding of the relevant legislation and always responded promptly and professionally. As an independent expert her advice and opinion were well received by the end client, who provided an outside status determination. With Charlies input, the end client could demonstrate reasonable care had been taken – a win-win for both parties! I cannot recommend Charlie highly enough."
Tony Ward Statcore LtdRead more -
“I’ve used Bauer & Cottrell for several years and wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone that I work with. They’ve successfully negotiated a whole range of adverse and risky terms out of contracts on my behalf, far more effectively than I could’ve by dealing with the relevant agents myself, and taught me more about the practical side of successfully engaging with clients (outside) of IR35 than any other source of information. Their Contractor Guardian Plus service provides me with the complete peace of mind that I don’t believe is otherwise readily achievable within the means of an independent contractor.”
Adam Williamson Network Guy Consultancy LtdRead more -
“Thank you so much for your really prompt, efficient and calm approach in negotiating changes to the proposed contract with my client, to ensure it correctly reflected working practices. You made the whole process seem so straightforward and Bauer and Cottrell’s reputation provides well deserved reassurance that it’s been done properly.”
Stephen Penfold MTwenty International LtdRead more -
“The Bauer & Cottrell IR35 Review Package I receive through my accountant has been extremely good value and most importantly how/why the review is done; so it is done correctly, thoroughly and the determination is accurate, in line with current legislation. I have been continually recommending Bauer and Cottrell/this approach to my peers. Even now, where the client is responsible for making the determination, Bauer and Cottrell review all the paperwork and examine the actual working practices, to ensure this has been done correctly. Additionally, when checking the supporting paperwork, Bauer and Cottrell have ensured this accurately reflects the determination and actual working practices. With your help we have the right outcome done properly, which for a recent review, the client very much appreciates being able to retain me for a time sensitive/important project and we know that we are compliant. IR35 determination is complex and often misunderstood. Bauer & Cottrell’s expertise and experience ensure a correctly determined outcome.”
Peter IT Contractor, bankingRead more -
“As someone new to contracting and the complexities of the IR35 regulations, I engaged Bauer & Cottrell Ltd to advise me on an agency contract. Throughout the entire engagement their friendly and professional team were a joy to work with. Their specialist consultant (Charlie) was extremely knowledgeable, responding swiftly to all my questions, and quickly negotiated a compliant contract with the agency on my behalf. I’ve since engaged them again for a subsequent contract and experienced the same fantastic and timely service. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others in a similar position.”
Ben Moss Kaizen Path Consulting LtdRead more -
“I had to consult with Bauer & Cottrell regarding the IR35 status of one of my contracts, and the service they provided was immaculate, with super fast responses, and full support, including assessment, contract templates, and many revisions until the contract was as watertight as it gets. To top it all, the service was pleasantly friendly. I would highly recommend them for anything IR35 related.”
Haitham Seelawi Eva-Ayla Seelawi ML LtdRead more -
You have all been a pleasure to deal with, and extremely helpful and I look forward to dealing with your company again in the future.” “I have nothing but good words to say about you and the team.
Shaun Deeney SD Testing Services LtdRead more
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