http://www.achilles.com//en/global/Misc/RSS/Achilles-EC-Seminars/ Achilles EC Seminars RSS Feed EN http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/EC-Procurement-Update-and-Case-Law/ This half-day course covers the key issues in the new court cases as well as the effect of changes to the UK Regulations and the implications of the new Remedies Directive, which will come into force in the UK at the end of 2009. Sarah Skinner 2009-01-13T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/An-Introduction-to-EC-Procurement-/ The EC procurement rules form an essential part of the business environment. Understanding the complexities of the rules is essential in order to stay within the boundaries of the legislation. Procurement professionals need to be aware of these complexities, why they must comply with the rules and what can happen if they get it wrong. Sarah Skinner 2009-01-21T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/5842/ Framework agreements are used extensively in the UK, accounting for around 60% or more of public expenditure on goods and services. The UK Regulations set out clear rules for establishing and using frameworks and make significant changes to many current practices. This course focuses on how to achieve best practiceand run frameworks under these rules. Sarah Skinner 2009-02-05T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/Update-and-Case-Law--A-Course-Specifically-for-Police/ Keeping up to date with the complexities of the EC rules is essential in order to stay within the boundaries of procurement legislation. This course is tailored for the Police services and aimed at delivering detailed knowledge required. Sarah Skinner 2009-02-18T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/5716/ Designed for those with in-depth knowledge of the EC rules, this interactive course looks at the more challenging areas of EC procurement legislation. This course enables delegates to manage more effectively the complex issues involved in delivering commercial value whilst minimising risk of challenge under EC procurement rules. Sarah Skinner 2009-03-05T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/Half-Day-Award-Criteria-Course2/ Understanding the complexities of the rules is essential in order to stay within the boundaries of the legislation. This half day course focuses on the setting of selection and award criteria for your contract. It examines how the criteria are assessed and how much information must be disclosed to suppliers. It looks closely at several new cases that have changed our understanding of these issues. Jason Stapleton 2009-03-16T09:45:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/The-New-Remedies-Directive-Course/ The new Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC) aims to improve remedies for suppliers. It makes significant changes to many current practices. The introduction of new rules means we need to address best practice in awarding contracts. Sarah Skinner 2009-04-22T10:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/events/EC-Seminars/Using-Frameworks--the-rules-for-the-Public-Sector/ Framework agreements are used extensively in the UK, accounting for around 60% or more of public expenditure on goods and services. The UK Regulations set out clear rules for establishing and using frameworks and make significant changes to many current practices. This course focuses on how to achieve best practiceand run frameworks under these rules. Sarah Skinner 2009-04-22T13:00:00+01:00