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Statement of Work Generator

Answer eight questions and get a ready-to-send SoW — scope, deliverables, timeline, fees and sign-off in plain English. Copy it, print it, or grab the Word version.

8Questions to answer
9Sections in the document
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Start date
Duration (weeks)
The end date and the project midpoint are worked out for you.
Total fee (£, ex VAT)
 
Instalments are computed for you below.
Payment schedule
Extra rounds get quoted separately — that clause is what stops scope creep.
A starting point, not legal advice — have anything high-value or high-risk reviewed by a professional. Your inputs never leave your browser.

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Get the free Statement of Work Template (Word) — the same nine-section structure as an editable .docx, ready for your letterhead:

  • Every section above, from Parties to Acceptance, in plain UK English
  • [SQUARE BRACKET] placeholders — find, replace, send
  • Styled headings and a two-party signature table built in
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A statement of work clients actually sign

Not a legal maze — a clear, professional record of what's being done, by when, for how much, and what happens when things change.

A proper structure

Nine sections a client (and a solicitor) will recognise — parties, scope, deliverables, timeline, fees, change control, assumptions and sign-off.

The maths, done

End date computed from your start and duration; instalments computed from your price and payment terms — 50/50, thirds, monthly or on completion.

Change control built in

Revision rounds capped in writing, extra work quoted separately before it starts — the clause that ends scope-creep arguments before they begin.

Copy, print or Word

Copy the whole document as text, print it to PDF in clean black-on-white, or grab the editable Word template with placeholders.

Statements of work — questions

What should a statement of work include?

A solid statement of work has nine sections: parties (who's agreeing), background (why the work is happening), scope of services (what you'll do), deliverables (what you'll hand over), timeline and milestones (when), fees and payment (how much, paid on what schedule), revisions and change control (how many rounds are included and how changes get priced), assumptions and exclusions (what you're relying on and what's out of scope), and acceptance (signature blocks for both parties). That's exactly the structure this generator produces.

What's the difference between a statement of work, a proposal and a contract?

A proposal sells the work — it persuades the client to say yes, so it leads with the problem, the approach and the price. A statement of work defines the work — once the client has said yes, it pins down exactly what will be delivered, by when, for how much, and under what conditions. A contract (or master services agreement) sets the legal relationship — liability, IP, confidentiality, termination. Many teams pair one ongoing contract with a fresh SoW per project; for smaller engagements a signed SoW often does both jobs.

Is a statement of work legally binding?

It can be. Signed by both parties, a statement of work that covers the essentials — parties, work, price and payment — is generally enforceable as a contract in the UK. In practice its bigger value is preventing disputes rather than winning them: when scope, revision rounds and payment triggers are written down and signed, most disagreements never start. For high-value or high-risk work, have a solicitor review your terms.

How does a statement of work prevent scope creep?

Two sections do the heavy lifting. Scope of services states what's included — and, just as importantly, that anything not listed is excluded. Revisions and change control caps the number of revision rounds and says extra work gets quoted and agreed in writing before it starts. When a “quick extra thing” arrives mid-project, you point at the signed document and quote the change rather than absorbing it.

Why is this generator free?

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