DIONY INVESTIGATION SECURITY EVENTS LTD– Contract of Approval
SELF EMPLOYED CONTRACT
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It is important and in the interests of all sub-contractors that they read and understand the content of this document before signing. Should you have any queries on any of the content, please ask for clarification before signing. It is essential that each party (both sub-contractor and contractor) have a clear understanding of the terms and conditions written into this contract.
The Staff Handbook whilst not contractual, forms a fundamental part of the terms and conditions of your approval and should be referred to at all times
A current copy of the Staff Handbook is available at all times in the Head Office
Contract Agreement
This Agreement (Contract) defines the terms of approval between“the company”(Diony Investigation Security Events Ltd)and “the sub-contractor”
Your approval with Diony security ltd commenced on the: ……………………….………..
The sub-contractor shall serve an initial probationary period of 12 weeks during which time the Company will Screen you to BS 7858 standards and assess your work performance and general suitability. At the end of the probationary period you will again be assessed and, if satisfactory you will become a member of our Approved Sub Contractor Scheme. We will reserve the right to terminate the approval for any reason during the probationary period.
Payment for Work
Your rate is client, venue, event and sub-contractorspecific and will be agreed with you.
Timesheets must be submitted to us weekly and you will be paid within the terms we have agreed with you.
Diony security ltd will not make any cash payments direct to you. Payments are all made via BACS.
Payments will not be made if the workload of the organisation dictates that your services are not required for any particular period.
Hours of Work
Due the unsociable nature of security work you may be required to work unsociable hours, week-ends and shift work as we require.
Bonus
There are NO bonus payments associated with this agreement
Overtime
There is NO Overtime rate. All hours worked agreed shall be paid at the standard hourly rate.
Holiday Arrangements
As aSub Contractor you are NOT paid for any holiday leave but all instructions of non-availability must be relayed to us 2 weeks in advance to allow us to plan effectively
Equipment Use
You may be required to use various items of security equipment in the course of your Duty. Such equipment as supplied remains the property of the company and will be loaned to you on a free to use ex-gratia basis.
Whilst in your care you are responsible for such equipment. Any such equipment loaned to you must be looked after and basically maintained to an acceptable workable condition.
Vehicle
You may be required to drive a vehicle in the course of your Duty. The vehicle if supplied by the company remains the property of the company and will be loaned to you.
Whilst in your care you are responsible for the vehicle and will be liable for any smoking, speeding and parking fines committed whilst the vehicle is in your control.
THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN ANY DIONY SECURITY LTD COMPANY VEHICLE
Pensions
The company does NOT operate pension schemes available to sub-contractors.
Review to Contract of Approval
An annual review of this contract shall be undertaken in January of each year and where amendments to the contract are made, the appropriate section(s) shall be re-issued to the sub-contractor, this also applies to any amendments made during the course of the year.
Relationship between the Organisation and you the Supplier
There is absolutely nothing factual or inferred within our relationship or this agreement which infers you are an employee of DIONY INVESTIGATION SECURITY EVENTS LTD OR ITS AGENTS
You are expressly informed that you are responsible for the declaration of any and all payments received or associated with any supply of services to the Organisation and to declare the said payments to the Inland Revenue, National Insurance Contributions Agency and Customs Office (VAT) as appropriate and relevant.
Please sign this section to confirm your express understanding of this statement…...…………………
Should you have any doubts as to your responsibilities as a Sub Contractor Supplier we strongly advise you to seek guidance from your Agent, accountant, solicitor or your local Inland Revenue office.
Should you not already have a UTR Number issued by Inland Revenue you will start the process of getting one without delay, you must forward this to us at your first opportunity once this arrives, you will then place that number on all invoices issued to Diony Security Ltd.
Please sign this section to confirm your express understanding of this statement…...…………………
Replacement Cover
You are free to arrange alternative cover to fulfil your obligations under this contract. You retain responsibility for the quality and successful completion of any work. Diony security ltd must be made aware in writing at least 24 hours in advance that a replacement Officer is been arranged. The replacement officer must be:
- Fully screened at the current or higher status of the original officer
- Be in possession of valid SIA Security Licence
- Be on Diony security ltd Approved Sub Contractors List
- Be known to Diony security ltd and not under any investigation or subject to any disapproval process
Confidentiality Agreement
During the course of any work it is likely you will gain access to sensitive, private or confidential material either of a physical nature (site operations, personnel, keys etc) or of an intellectual nature (Passwords, PIN numbers, practices, procedures etc). It is an express requirement of this agreement that you do not at any time abuse any use or access to such material, or disclose any information, or discuss any clients business with anyone else other than the Managing Director of the Organisation who may inform the Client. This agreement applies for the full term of your association with our company and indefinite period afterwards.
Any such breach of this agreement will render you liable to removal from the Approved status and prosecution.
Non-Competition Agreement
The Sub Contract Supplier shall not approach, converse or negotiate (whether invited or initiated by clients of the organisation) any own contracts or offers of employment etc, without the express permission of the Managing Director of the organisation. This permission must be sought on each and every occasion.
This section is designed to protect the interests of the organisations business, the livelihood of the organisations employees and is in our client’s best interest. We will not tolerate any abuse of this clause.
Financial Loss and Penalties
Where the organisation incurs or is held responsible or liable for any financial losses or penalties however incurred resulting from, or applicable to, or involving the use of, the supplier’s staff, those costs and penalties will be recharged at cost plus 10% administration charge and deducted direct.
Where the Sub Contractor fails to meet the requirements of the Contract or the Client then financial penalties may be applied and will be deducted from the next Invoice paid as a reduction in hours. These penalties will be levied for such items as (This list is not exhaustive):
- Failure to arrive at Venue or Event on time
- Leaving the Venue or Event without authority
- Failure to wear Uniform or PPE
- Failure to look after Vehicle
SIA Licences
It is a fundamental requirement of the contract between us that you retain a valid SIA licence for the activities you are contracted for. Should your Licence be revoked or suspended you must inform us IMMEDIATELY
You must never attend for work without having a valid and current SIA licence on public display that covers the activities you are required to carry out.
Contract Expiry and Renewal
This contract expires at the end of each calendar month and is renewed automatically at the beginning of each calendar month subject to there being no infringement of any of these terms and conditions contained within this document
Receipt Acknowledgment
The sub-contractor confirms by signing this document that they have read and understood the contents of this Contract of Approval and agree with the terms and conditions laid down in the Sub contractor handbook.
Sub-contractor Name:…………………………………………………………………………..
Sub-contractor Signature:………………………………Date: …………………………….
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