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PCG newsletter 25/02: Sept 5, 2002: Defence Vetting - Catch 22

In this issue:
  • Defence Vetting - Catch 22
  • Contracting Matters
  • Route35 is a runaway success
  • Even champions get lonely
  • Real Life Meetings

1. Defence Vetting - Catch 22

Many IT freelancers are finding themselves in a 'Catch 22' when applying for MOD contracts; unable to get clearance until they have a contract, and unable to get a contract until they have clearance.

The problem arises from the fact that the Defence Vetting Agency, which processes security clearances, is not able to undertake clearances for a person who does not have a sponsor. Your sponsor is usually the company that has accepted you for a permanent or contract position requiring clearance.

However very many contract positions are advertised by agencies as "current security clearance required".

This means that a pool of contractors with current clearance can move from MOD project to MOD project, while those without clearance can find it almost impossible to break into this market.

PCG has briefed Computer Weekly on the situation, so look out for forthcoming articles, we're on the case.


2. Contracting Matters

You've got your own copies and of course you've read them from cover to cover. Now it’s time to seriously start spreading them around. The target is to ensure that every contractor has the chance to read a copy, whether they are current CC members or simply future prospects.

We need your ideas and help for this. Is your agent, accountant, solicitor, etc. prepared to distribute to their clients? Can you leave a hundred at your local Chamber of Commerce? As an incentive we're offering free tickets to PCG's annual conference for the most productive ideas. Categories will be and there may be a few discretionary prizes for other outstanding efforts:

* Most copies hand delivered by an individual
* Best lead

Email [email protected] with your ideas. No timewasters please, we will be checking your local tip and the referee's decision is final.


3. Route35 is a runaway success

PCG's Route35 scheme is a runaway favourite. Over 600 discerning PCG members have taken it up within weeks of its launch. If you want to know just why they've found it so attractive then just follow this link:
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/route35.html


4. Even champions get lonely

You've read about them in Contracting Matters - three PCG members determined to obtain justice in their fight to be regarded as real businesses and to be taxed fairly as such. PCG is backing them, but even so the process takes years and the effect is grinding.

Mark Sheerin is out of contract, out of funds and has just become a father, so you can understand how he's feeling as his own case seems to creep inevitably towards a Commissioners' hearing. He's posted a poignant update in our forum and dozens of members have rushed to offer advice, support and consolation.

Despite all claims to the contrary contractors are human too. If you want to remind yourself what the PCG is about then take a look.
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/threads/showpost.pl?f=newlegal-1219&p=0&v=c&s=5


5. Real Life Meetings

PCG members hold local meetings to socialise, to network and to discuss PCG issues. These meetings are open to everybody, and new members are welcome to come along.

Milton Keynes
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The next Milton Keynes meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 September on 8.00 pm at The Plough, Stony Stratford.

West Midlands
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The next meeting will be on Wednesday 11 September at the Rose and Crown at Junction 3 of the M42 at 7:30pm, with a formal hour will start at 8pm. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Report on FTV Success, Route35, update on Case Law, PCG Business, and a non-PCG item - strategies for collaborative working.

Cambridge
*****
Date : Wednesday 18 September
Time : 7.30pm
Place : Golden Hind, Milton Road
Contact : [email protected]

Yorkshire
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There are plans to hold two meetings in the Yorkshire region in September, Suggested dates are Friday 20th September, venue to be decided, along the M62, start time approx 6:30pm - 7.00pm, and Wednesday 25th September, York or Leeds, near the train station in either case, start time a little earlier, say 5:30pm - 6.00pm.

Maidenhead
*****
The next meeting in Maidenhead will take place on Wednesday 25 September in The Vine, Maidenhead.

Herts
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Date: Thursday 26 September
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Five Horseshoes, 1 Church Road, Little Berkhamsted, Hertford SG13 8LY

Details of this and other Real Life Meetings in the forum:
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/threads/wwwthreads.pl?a=l&f=meet

To promote your local meeting through the newsletter - email [email protected] with REGIONS in the subject matter, details of the event and a name and email contact point/or phone number for further information.

Issued on behalf of:
Professional Contractors Group

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