Advice about employing a BRC Consultant
Hi,
Just a quick question - I've been asked to source a BRC V9 consultant to help with the preparation with acquiring the accreditation. I've spoken to a couple of people, and their fee has been quite varied. I was wondering what the standard daily fee actually is? I've heard everything from £250 - £600 .. a stark difference!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :headhurts:
Hi :)
We asked our certification body, they offered a gap analysis, consultancy and a pre-audit.
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There is an extensive listing of display presentations for consultants right on this website. Our company in the mix, however we do not handle BRC.
https://www.ifsqn.co...ty-consultants/
More than the investment "cost" for a consultant is the "fit" - as in will this person or that person work well with me, us, the owners, etc. 250 can be cheap or expensive depening on who is charging and what is being offered, some work (like us) on a project basis so that no matter how short or long a project takes the rate charged remains the same.
There are lots and lots of factors that come into play, like is the person traveling, are their also expenses that need to be added in (like travel, meals, car rental, etc.)
For instance I have a good friend in California that charges $2000USN a day, but will instead charge a flat project fee for known projects such as like we do, development an entire BRC documentation system on-site or off-site and into the project fee all expenses are included.
You really need to see a proposal/invoice that details exactly what is included to determine the fees.
To me, 600 a day here in the Republic of America sounds low, but if I had to make the choice given apples and apples only I'd go middle of the road to the high side.
The issue is it is never apples and apples, always apples and oranges and you have to watch out for the rotten ones and the amatuers that play at being consultants.
So, going back - I'd be talking to each and asking for info on projects that have worked on and making sure first and foremost that regardless of what each charges that the juice is worth the squeeze.
I've only been consulting for a short time and not full time.
However, in this short time, I have definitely seen the bad side of how some operate. I have seen some horror stores on the £X / hour or £X / day. Id make them structure it with some protection for you. Such as the completion of the entire project will not exceed £X. Or have it broken out by each section of the code. ie -Section 1 not to exceed X£, section 2 not to exceed X£, etc. Make sure what their scope is fairly detailed.
I don't know the experience and talent of the your organization. You could attempt to do it on your own, or purchase a "canned" program like the ones sold on this site and adjust it to fit your needs. When you feel your program is pretty solid have someone conduct a gap assessment and then help fill the "holes". I offer this suggestion as I think its the best way to learn.
I’ve seen anything from £300 to £800 per day. But you should be able to find someone competent for £400/£500 pd. I know some good people. Feel free to get in touch. All the best!