drawing up a contract service agreement

[shawn2fred]

i am in the final stages of forming my security company and am now in need of guidance regarding service contracts for clients to sign .
and was wondering is there a specific service contract for providing security services .
any advice or pointers would be gratefully received

thank you
shawn freddricks

 

[termsandconditions]

Dear Shawn

Can you explain a little about the scope of your security services please? For example, do you include alarm systems and installation thereof?

Best Regards

i am in the final stages of forming my security company and am now in need of guidance regarding service contracts for clients to sign .
and was wondering is there a specific service contract for providing security services .
any advice or pointers would be gratefully received

thank you
shawn freddricks

 

[shawn2fred]

Dear Shawn

Can you explain a little about the scope of your security services please? For example, do you include alarm systems and installation thereof?

Best Regards

manned guard services, mobile services such as keyholding,alarm response and mobile patrols .. staying away from alarm systems and installations for now

 

[shawn2fred]

manned guard services, mobile services such as keyholding,alarm response and mobile patrols .. staying away from alarm systems and installations for now

for a 12 month term and on a ad-hoc basis with all the usual terms and conditions involved so really a 1 contract thay will cover everything

 

[termsandconditions]

OK, that helps. Not having alarms removes a big layer of detail in your contract.

From our experience of other clients in your industry, the main areas that you need to be wary of industry are:

1. Identifying your client - determine exactly who you will be working for and their legal status. Will you be working for the site or property owner or his agent? And will your client be a limited company or partnership or sole trader? A good Credit Account Application tied into the terms of your contract will be required as this will give you details that you can check with credit reports and help you determine whether you open an account for your client, whether you take a deposit or whether you take a director's guarantee.

2. Identifying the scope of the work and writing it down in your agreement - if the site that you are protecting is prone to vandalism or frequent break-ins then you or your staff WILL be getting calls at all hours and with unpredictable frequency. Ensure your contract allows for these instances so that they can be chargeable without dispute.

3. Getting paid on time - Whether you intend to receive payment in arrears i.e on 14 day or 30 day invoices or direct debit, then you'll need a set of credit management terms to protect you against late payment or non-payment.

Good Luck with your venture!

Best Regards

 

[shawn2fred]

OK, that helps. Not having alarms removes a big layer of detail in your contract.

From our experience of other clients in your industry, the main areas that you need to be wary of industry are:

1. Identifying your client - determine exactly who you will be working for and their legal status. Will you be working for the site or property owner or his agent? And will your client be a limited company or partnership or sole trader? A good Credit Account Application tied into the terms of your contract will be required as this will give you details that you can check with credit reports and help you determine whether you open an account for your client, whether you take a deposit or whether you take a director's guarantee.

2. Identifying the scope of the work and writing it down in your agreement - if the site that you are protecting is prone to vandalism or frequent break-ins then you or your staff WILL be getting calls at all hours and with unpredictable frequency. Ensure your contract allows for these instances so that they can be chargeable without dispute.

3. Getting paid on time - Whether you intend to receive payment in arrears i.e on 14 day or 30 day invoices or direct debit, then you'll need a set of credit management terms to protect you against late payment or non-payment.

Good Luck with your venture!

Best Regards

thanks all these points are well noted .. i suppose if i can somehow get a general service contract drawn up then obviously can personalise it

 

[termsandconditions]

thanks all these points are well noted .. i suppose if i can somehow get a general service contract drawn up then obviously can personalise it

Yes, Shawn that's an option. Your suggested route would probably cover most of point 2 and possibly some of point 1. However, none of the generic downloadable copies cover 3 very well.

Best Regards

 

[shawn2fred]

Yes, Shawn that's an option. Your suggested route would probably cover most of point 2 and possibly some of point 1. However, none of the generic downloadable copies cover 3 very well.

Best Regards

unfortunately i have worked for comopanies that had a breif service contract that they had personalised but didnt have forsight to scan or copy ..lol