When appointing a subcontractor, a supplier's key concern
is ensuring seamless delivery of the services per the requirements
of the main contract in place with their client.
In this article, our Commercial
Solicitors have identified five essential
points for suppliers to consider when contracting
with their subcontractors.
Why Subcontract?
A subcontract is an effective way to delegate contractual
obligations to a third party and is used in many sectors,
particularly technology, manufacturing and construction. A supplier
may be the main contractor tasked with delivering a large project,
or there may be a bespoke element of their service offering
requiring a certain piece of software or technical expertise.
