Our Fees
Discover our flexible consultancy fee models that are affordable for all — from fixed and contract lifetime options to mutual reward and client agent agreements. Transparent, fair and designed around your needs.
Flexible and afforable by design
At Litmus, we believe every organisation should be able to access expert consultancy without financial barriers. That’s why we offer a range of flexible funding options — so our fees can work around your needs and budget.
Most of our clients choose a fixed fee, spread across either 12 months or the lifetime of the contract.
But that’s just one approach. We also offer alternative models where both parties share in the savings achieved through a Mutual Reward Agreement.
For longer-term partnerships, our Client Agent Model provides all-inclusive services at a single fixed cost, ensuring total transparency from day one.
Our fees pay for themselves
Listen to our Consultancy Director, Joe Parfitt, explain how the cost savings made for our clients don’t just cover our fees, but also generate significant further savings for your organisation to benefit from.
Fee Models for all budgets
Fixed Fee Model
(Our most popular option)
A straightforward approach where a single fixed amount is agreed in advance.
- Payment can be made 50% upfront and 50% on completion, or structured to suit your needs.
- Provides complete budget certainty — you know exactly what to set aside from the start.
Mutual Reward Model
This is a true partnership approach — instead of a set fee, we agree a gain-share arrangement based on the cost savings achieved.
- Our fee is linked directly to the measurable value we deliver.
- If we don’t achieve savings, you don’t pay — it’s that simple.
- Aligns both parties’ goals to maximise efficiency and best value.
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Contract Lifetime Model
For clients who prefer to spread the cost, our Contract Lifetime Model applies the fixed fee across the full duration of the contract — usually 36 or 60 months.
- Payments are made in manageable monthly instalments.
- Reduces initial capital outlay and supports better cashflow planning.
- Ideal for organisations managing multi-year budgets and means you don’t have to find the free upfront.
Client Agent Model
(A long-term partnership approach)
A more comprehensive model where Litmus acts as your ongoing client agent — not just through the tender process, but throughout the lifetime of the contract.
Here we deliver ongoing post-award support – from service reviews and compliance checks to negotiation support, re-tender preparation, and consumer insight programmes. Read more on our client agent model here.
Get in touch to discuss our fees
We can find the most suitable fee model to suit you.
Our advice on fee free quotes
Some consultancies claim to offer “fee-free” services. But as we often remind clients — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
What looks like a free service is often funded in other ways, which can mean you’re paying more than you realise.
To help you identify hidden costs and avoid costly surprises, we’ve created a free guide: How to Spot Hidden Fees — a quick, practical resource to help you make fully informed decisions.
Let us help you find the best fee model for you
Transparency is just as important as affordability when exploring the best option for your organisation.
Here Joe talks about how we establish trust with our clients when it comes to setting our fees.
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