Erinacus is

Helping businesses to sign good contracts and then deliver them successfully

What we can do

Process Improvement

Drive contracting success through the implementation of tools, templates and ways of working that are designed for your business needs.

Activities covered

Review and update key contracting templates to work for YOUR business:
- NDA
- Standard Terms of Sale
- Standard terms of purchase
- Budgetary/Rough Order Magnitude submissions
- Proposal documents
- Teaming/Partnering Agreements
Draft key contracting templates where not available today
Provide company specific “user guides” for key contracting documents
Review and advise on internal approval processes and “sign off” levels including drafting/update of “Delegation of Authority” where needed
Establish commercial handover process and document packs to transition from sales to delivery teams post contract award
Develop and implement checklists and/or user guides to support key contracting processes
Establish specific processes where needed to support effective contracting (e.g. “battle of the forms”)

Contract Management

Strengthen your contract management approach with tailored systems aligned to your business needs and aimed at successful contract delivery and revenue growth.

Activities covered

Sales Support

Drive better deals with expert commercial input throughout your sales and contracting process.

Activities covered

Support setting of contracting strategy
- Pricing model
- Areas of focus
- Rick allocations
- Contract phasing
Review and redline of customer contract terms against key business concerns/”hot buttons”
Negotiate customer contract terms in line with agreed parameters
Perform full commercial review of proposal documents prior to submissions
Support wider contract negotiation activities (scope, pricing etc)
Align key supplier contracts with customer contracts to drive “back to back” arrangements
Review, redline and negotiation (as needed) of NDAs
Draft/negotiate/redline partnering, teaming agreements and other similar documents where needed
Drafting bespoke agreements including IP and software licencing where needed

Training & Coaching

Build commercial confidence with tailored coaching and aligned training support to handle business activities effectively.

Activities covered

Supply Chain

Support robust supply chain contracting through alignment, compliance tracking, and risk management.

Activities covered

Issue Resolution

Resolve issues efficiently with clear guidance, negotiation support, and legal liaison where needed.

Activities covered

How to Work with Erinacus

Erinacus likes to work with its clients, getting to know them and the things they care about to support them properly. But sometimes you just need a small amount of support for a one off tender or issue, or a bit of help establishing some new templates, or don't feel ready to commit to a more ongoing relationship.

That's why there are 3 basic fee structures for working with Erinacus

Ad Hoc

A “pay as you use” hourly rate model perfect for smaller pieces of work or if you just want to try us out. No minimum commitment needed. Ideal for short-term support, one-off questions, or when you just need an extra pair of hands from time to time for additional support.

£150.00ph*

Pre-Paid

When you have a larger project or something that may last over a longer period, this may be the perfect “middle ground” option. You buy a “bucket” of hours to use over a 3-month period. Minimum commitment of 15 hours.A useful way to manage budget while keeping support available.

£120.00ph*

Retainer

If you have a regular need for commercial contracting support but cant justify a full time in house role then why not use our retainer model. This gives you access to an agreed number of hours every month (minimum 15 a month) to support you on a range of matters.

£100.00ph*

* In some case a fixed price can be agreed for defined projects. All prices correct at June 2025. Erinacus Consulting Limited standard terms apply

What our clients say

“Claire has made a significant impact on the business in a short time. She has led the delivery of critical supplier and customer contracts, established best-practice commercial processes, and introduced commercial awareness training. Additionally, she has been instrumental in business partnering with the sales and finance teams. Claire’s ability to manage multiple complex issues simultaneously, combined with her impressive commercial expertise, translates into a proactive, solutions-focused approach that adds real value to the organisation”

CEO of semiconductor design and development business

“Having worked closely with Claire for a number of years I can attest to her approach and how she helps you take the contract and really make it work for the business.

I’ve learned lots from Claire over the years and still using it to this day!”

MD of complex R&D and manufacturing business operating in the Defence and Energy sectors

“I worked with Claire on many large deals and I valued her commercial guidance very highly. Claire is great fun to work with and she is a master of her subject. She most certainly steered us in the right direction and helped us stay compliant in terms of getting internal approvals and assuring commercial risks were identified and mitigated. A highly valued member of any organisation and team and my recommendations of her skills couldn't be higher”

Project/Sales Lead for various complex programmes in the IT outsourcing sector

“Claire is first class and what she doesn’t know about contracts is probably not worth knowing anyway. Highly recommend”

Director of training company providing specialist commercial awareness training

“Claire provided clear advice, contract drafting, and problem resolution at critical commercial points. Her ability to be clear on the best practice path *and* guide the team to navigate a compromise with full understanding of the risks made her contributions invaluable.
Equally adept at defining process for the future and working a problem in the here and now, Claire is a fantastic member of the team, I would be delighted to work with her again when the opportunity arises”

Head of Engineering for a complex product design and consultancy services business working across multiple sectors

“Claire brings a business realism to her work, so not only does she have the business acumen to know what a good deal looks like, she is also able to steer a path between risk management for her company and satisfying the needs of clients. An experienced, highly professional Commercial Contracts specialist”

Director/Industry partner at World Commerce and Contracting Association (formally IACCM)

“Can highly recommend Claire, she will deliver what she promised”

Commercial DIrector (MACE)

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What we can do

Process Improvement

Contract Management

Sales Support

Training & Coaching

Supply Chain

Issue Resolution

How to Work with Erinacus

That's why there are 3 basic fee structures for working with Erinacus

Ad Hoc

£150.00ph*

Pre-Paid

£120.00ph*

Retainer

£100.00ph*

What our clients say

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