Contract-to-contract (C2C) is for SAP system integrators, consulting firms and partners who need extra experts on their own client projects. INK contracts with your company, business to business, and our consultants work under your project leadership at your client. You keep the client relationship; we take care of finding, screening, contracting and supporting the people.
48–72 hours
to a shortlist of screened profiles
Under 2 weeks
to mobilise, even for rare skills
800+
consultants deployed worldwide
5 countries
where we can contract locally
Is contract-to-contract right for you?
A good fit when
- You are a system integrator or consulting firm staffing a client project
- You need rare SAP skills quickly for a project ramp-up
- You want one B2B supplier instead of many individual freelancers
- You want to keep full ownership of the client relationship
Who does what
You (the partner) manage
- The client relationship and contract
- Project leadership and task assignment
- Quality acceptance and client reporting
INK takes care of
- Sourcing and expert screening against your client’s needs
- The consultant’s contract, payroll, taxes and compliance
- Onboarding support and regular check-ins
- Replacement if the fit is not right, under agreed contract terms
- Timesheets and one invoice to your company
What’s included
Screened consultants
Every profile pre-qualified by an INK domain expert before you present it to your client.
Your client stays yours
Non-solicitation built into our partner agreement, so we never approach your client. confirm terms
Confidentiality
NDAs and confidentiality terms that cover your client’s information.
Ramp up and down
Add people for a go-live peak and release them when the project calms down.
One B2B contract
One agreement and one invoice for every consultant we place with you.
Local contracting
Legal presence in 5 countries, so consultants can be contracted where your project runs.
From request to first day
Brief
Same-day call to agree the role, skills and start date.
Shortlist
Screened profiles in 48 to 72 hours.
Interview
You meet the candidates and choose.
Start
Contract signed and consultant mobilised in under 2 weeks.
Support
Regular check-ins until the assignment ends.
Best practice: staffing client projects with a partner
Share the client’s real requirement
The client’s job description, project phase and interview format help us shortlist the right people first time.
Agree who talks to the client
Set clear rules on communication and escalation, so the client sees one team.
Onboard to your method
Brief consultants on your methodology, templates and tools before they meet the client.
Put commercial terms in writing early
Non-solicitation, confidentiality, notice and replacement terms agreed before the first placement.
Plan for peaks
Tell us about go-live and testing peaks early, so extra people are ready in time.
Keep a backup ready
For long programmes, agree a backup profile for key roles to cover leave or exits.
Compare our hiring models
| Model | Who directs the work | How you pay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff augmentation | You | Time and materials | Adding capacity or skills to your team |
| Contract-to-hire | You | Contract, then permanent | Trying before you hire |
| Contract-to-contract | You (or your client) | Subcontract | System integrators staffing client projects |
| Project or fixed bid | INK | Fixed price | A defined scope and outcome |
| Offshore Delivery Centre | INK, with your direction | Monthly team cost | A long-term dedicated team in India |
Tell us who you need
Tell us about your client project. We’ll come back with screened profiles in 48 to 72 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Who is contract-to-contract for?
SAP system integrators, consulting firms and partners who need extra consultants on their own client projects.
Who manages the consultant?
You do. The consultant works under your project leadership at your client. INK handles sourcing, screening, contract, payroll and support.
Will INK approach our client?
Non-solicitation terms are agreed in your partner contract, so your client relationship stays yours.
How quickly can you staff a ramp-up?
We send a shortlist of screened profiles in 48 to 72 hours and mobilise consultants in under 2 weeks, even for rare skills.
Which skills can you provide?
SAP functional and technical skills, plus Oracle, Microsoft, Java, Node.js, DevOps, test automation, data and AI. See Hire by Skill for the full list.