Before engaging with a company or individual to provide a professional service to the University, it is crucial to understand their employment status. When the University pays a supplier for professional services, we must determine whether the payment is subject to income tax and/or national insurance contributions under PAYE.
Examples of professional services
- Consultancy
- Photography
- Marketing and design services
- Legal services
- Project Management
- Training Courses and events
Please contact the Purchasing office at purchase-enquiries@eng.cam.ac.uk for further information.
Once the employment status has been determined, the terms of engagement should be agreed through a Professional Services Letter of Agreement