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EC services

EC consultancy and advice

EC procurement rules are complex and most organisations need quick, comprehensive and accurate advice at some point.

Achilles can provide you with experts within the field of EC procurement legislation that are not available to you at a particular time or within your organisation.

Achilles policy team has a deep understanding of the practical implications of the procurement rules, through its close links with the European and UK Government authorities.  This also ensures that Achilles EC team are kept up to date with changes to the EC Directives and Regulations.

Our consultancy service is offered in many forms, depending on a company's individual requirements, and can include long term partnerships or short term contracts offering expert advice. This dedicated EC procurement legislation service offer:

Annual EC advice retainer - this gives flexibility to asking and receiving EC advice as and when required. Email or call a dedicated advisor

Case by case - Achilles offers an EC advice service for those larger contracts on an hourly basis.

As part of the THEMiS service - the “Ask Achilles” function within THEMiS enables you to ask your EC questions on-line.  Questions are answered within 48 working hours.

Advice can be delivered:

  • On site at your offices or clients offices to discuss the contract in greater depth, via email, letter or by telephone dependant on the nature of the advice required.
  • A detailed report would then be provided if required together with recommendations as necessary.
  • Fee base
  • Charges for consultancy would be based on an agreed day-rate or advice contract fee.

EC Services offered include:

  • OJEU notice completion
  • EC guidance on processes and internal procedures
  • EC project strategy
  • EC advices on managing EC risks for complex procurements.

For advice and to benefit from our EC consultancy service please contact us now. 

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