Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services in England and Wales, defining implied terms and obligations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in service contracts, relevant if the scope of work involves consumer services
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, important for scope of work involving multiple stakeholders
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest on late payments in commercial transactions, relevant for payment terms in scope of work
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation that may affect how services are delivered if the scope involves personnel or staffing elements
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions, relevant if scope involves time-based deliverables or service provision
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental health and safety legislation that must be considered if scope involves on-site work or physical services
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations for construction projects, essential if scope involves construction or related services
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Data protection legislation crucial if scope involves handling personal data or information management
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including formation, consideration, intention, and capacity to contract that underpin all contractual relationships
Professional Standards Requirements: Industry-specific professional standards, codes of practice, and quality requirements (such as ISO and BSI standards) relevant to the scope
