Scope of Work (SOW) Template
Use this Scope of Work (SOW) template to clearly define what you will deliver, what’s excluded, timelines, and acceptance criteria. It reduces disputes and scope creep.
Disclaimer: This template is for general information only and is not legal advice.
SOW Template – Copy and Paste Template
SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) – TEMPLATE (UK)
Project title: [Project Name]
Client: [Client Name / Company]
Service Provider: [Your Name / Business Name]
SOW date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Version: [v1.0]
Related contract (optional): [Service Agreement / PO / Quote number]
1) PROJECT OVERVIEW
Brief summary of the project:
[1–3 sentences describing the goal and outcome]
2) OBJECTIVES / SUCCESS CRITERIA
The project will be considered successful when:
• [Success criteria 1]
• [Success criteria 2]
• [Success criteria 3]
3) DELIVERABLES (WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED)
Deliverable 1: [Name]
• Description: [Details]
• Format: [e.g., PDF, website pages, report]
• Due date: [Date]
Deliverable 2: [Name]
• Description: [Details]
• Format: [ ]
• Due date: [Date]
4) TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Provider will:
• [Task 1]
• [Task 2]
• [Task 3]
Client will:
• [Provide access/logins]
• [Provide content/assets]
• [Provide feedback/approvals]
5) OUT OF SCOPE (WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED)
To avoid misunderstanding, the following are not included unless agreed in writing:
• [Out of scope 1]
• [Out of scope 2]
• [Out of scope 3]
6) TIMELINE & MILESTONES
Start date: [Date]
Estimated end date: [Date]
Milestones:
• Milestone 1 – [Date] – [What happens]
• Milestone 2 – [Date] – [What happens]
• Milestone 3 – [Date] – [What happens]
7) COMMUNICATION & REPORTING
Primary contact (Client): [Name, Email]
Primary contact (Provider): [Name, Email]
Meeting schedule: [Weekly / Bi-weekly / As needed]
Preferred communication: [Email / WhatsApp / Slack / Teams]
8) ASSUMPTIONS & DEPENDENCIES
Assumptions:
• [Assumption 1]
• [Assumption 2]
Dependencies (things required to proceed):
• [Dependency 1]
• [Dependency 2]
9) REVIEW, ACCEPTANCE & SIGN-OFF
Review process:
• Provider submits deliverables to client for review.
• Client provides feedback within [X days].
• Provider makes agreed revisions within [X days].
Acceptance criteria:
• [Acceptance criteria 1]
• [Acceptance criteria 2]
Sign-off:
Client name: __________________________
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Service Provider name: __________________
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______