CDD Scope of Work Template

Ungated CDD template, on-page, refreshed quarterly.

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CDD Scope of Work Template: structure, sample columns and when to use.

A defensible scope of work names every chapter in scope, marks deliverables, lists exclusions explicitly and sets the reliance regime if VCDD applies.

§ 1.1Standard clauses

Scope: chapters and sub-sections
Deliverables: chapter set, IC slide, raw matrix workbook
Exclusions: anything outside the seven chapters
Reliance: bidder list and liability cap if VCDD
Fees and payment schedule

§ 1.2Boutique vs Big-4

Boutique SoWs lean lean: 4-6 pages, narrow scope, narrow liability cap. Big-4 SoWs run 12-18 pages with broader scope and lender-acceptable reliance language.

VERIFIED 21 JUN 2026NEXT REVIEW 21 SEP 2026SRC: ICAEW CF; BVCA Industry Activity 2025-26