NPAR/AG/01: Contractual Framework - Time & Materials Services

Last updated: August 24, 2024

1. Purpose and Scope

This document is designed for all our partner consultants working with Novancy Consulting on intellectual service assignments (IT, Information Systems, Human Resources, and more).

It aims to clarify the contracting terms that apply to any collaboration with Novancy Consulting, a company established in Morocco.

Important Note: Should any discrepancies arise between the information in this document and official contractual documents (framework agreements, purchase orders, appendices, etc.), the latter shall prevail..

2. Contractual Collaboration Framework

Each partner consultant is bound to Novancy Consulting through a subcontracting framework agreement, established for an annual (or multi-year) period with automatic renewal unless otherwise specified.

This framework agreement involves three parties:

  • The consultant, personally acknowledging the contractual terms
  • The legal representation entity (umbrella company or sole proprietorship-entrepreneur), responsible for invoice issuance
  • Novancy Consulting, represented by its CEO

3. Framework Agreement Structure

Each framework agreement is referenced, dated, and specified for its duration. It consists of two main documents:

  • The core contract, outlining general collaboration terms
  • Appendix A, covering confidentiality commitments and sensitive data handling

One or more purchase orders (POs) are attached to this framework agreement, specifying each mission's details:

  • Client name
  • Scope of intervention
  • Duration or workload in Person-Days
  • Average Daily Rate (ADR /TJM)
  • Location, logistics arrangements, etc.

4. Contract Issuance and Renewal

The framework agreement is issued:

  • Upon first collaboration between the consultant and Novancy Consulting
  • When resuming collaboration after an extended interruption

Subsequently, amendments may be established:

  • When launching a new mission (issuing an Appendix Ax)
  • Upon renewal of the core contract

A KYS (Know Your Supplier) file is required for each issuance or renewal.

Unless otherwise specified, the KYS file template to use is as follows (double-click on the Excel icon to download the document): "Novancy KYS - CompanyName TEMPL-KYS-v5-2025.xlsx"

5. Signature Process and Effective Date

Before final validation, a pre-filled copy will be submitted for your review and confirmation.

Tripartite signature required (2 hard copies):

  1. Consultant: Initial each page + signature (notarization of Appendix A, or equivalent document, case by case)
  2. Representation company: Legal representative's signature + company stamp
  3. Novancy Consulting: Manager's signature + official stamp

Contract submission methods:

  • Physical drop-off by appointment at our offices (remote work policy in effect)
  • Postal delivery
  • Handover to a Novancy logistics agent, if based in Casablanca

Electronic signatures may be used provisionally, provided the printed, signed, stamped (and notarized where applicable) version is submitted within 15 days.

No mission may commence until the contract has been fully signed by all three parties.

6. Frequently Asked Questions