How do we compare?

Spekboom LTD is committed to transparent, value-driven pricing. We believe clients deserve clear insight into what they’re paying for and how our rates compare in the market. The above outlines typical UK day rates for key delivery roles and explains where Spekboom LTD sits compared with both independent contractors and large consultancies, including how our South Africa-based affiliates enable cost-effective delivery for certain roles without compromising quality.

Extensive market data shows the typical daily rates (per consultant) for project delivery roles in the UK:

· Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst/Coordinator: ~£400–£500 per day(UK contractor median ~£475/day). 

· Project Manager: ~£500–£600 per day (UK contractor median ~£538/day). 

· Change Manager: ~£550–£650 per day (UK contractor median ~£563/day). 

· Delivery Manager / Scrum Master: ~£500–£600 per day (UK contractor median ~£533/day). 

· Programme Manager: ~£700–£800 per day (UK contractor median ~£675/day). 

· Programme Director / Principal Consultant: ~£800–£1,000+ per day

(UK contractor median ~£900/day for programme directors). 

These figures represent typical contractor market rates in mid-2026. Actual ranges vary by industry and experience, but they provide a useful benchmark for comparison.

Major consulting firms (Big Four and large systems integrators) command a significant premium over market medians due to their brand and overhead. For example, independent consultants might charge around £800–£1,500/day, whereas a large consultancy may bill £2,000–£4,000/day for a comparable senior resource. In practice, a Big Four firm might bill a Project Manager at £1,200+ per day, and a Programme Manager or Director-level lead easily £2,000+ per day – often with layers of junior staff billed separately. These rates reflect the overheads and profit margins of large firms, but for clients they mean higher cost without necessarily more experience on the ground.  

Where Spekboom LTD Fits: Our pricing is designed to offer Big-Firm results at a much lower cost. As a lean boutique, we have minimal overhead and no “pyramid” of layers – you pay for the work of senior experts, not training of juniors or lavish corporate offices. Our day rates for UK-based consultants are typically in line with or slightly above independent contractor market rates, and 30–40% lower than large consultancies for comparable roles. This ensures you get top-tier talent with significant industry experience, at a fair price.  

To further maximise value for clients, Spekboom LTD can leverage a trusted affiliate network in South Africa for certain project roles. South Africa offers a robust talent pool of English-speaking professionals in the Microsoft and project management space, with the added benefit of being in a similar time zone to the UK.

By integrating South Africa-based affiliates (for roles that can be handled remotely, like PMO support or technical project coordination), we can deliver services at a substantially reduced rate versus UK-based resources. Industry data suggests that offshore project management talent can be engaged at roughly 50–70% lower cost than UK equivalents. In concrete terms:

· A Spekboom LTD offshore PMO Analyst might be provided at ~£250/day, versus ~£450–£500 for a typical UK-based PMO contractor and often £800+ via a large SI. 

An offshore Project Manager (mid-level) could be around £300–£350/day, roughly half the cost of a UK-based PM at ~£550–£600/day.  

These offshore associates are hand-picked for their skills and proven experience, ensuring quality remains high. We engage them on an as-needed basis to complement our UK team, giving you a blended delivery model. This approach maintains continuity and standards – our Principal Consultant oversees all work – while capturing significant savings. According to a 2026 industry survey, companies can achieve 60–75% cost savings by tapping into offshore project management talent without sacrificing skills or communication quality 

 Our goal is to be transparent and flexible in pricing:

· No hidden costs or markups: We openly discuss our day rates and how they compare to alternatives, so you know exactly where your investment goes.

· Outcome-based elements: We’re open to structuring part of our fees on achieving agreed outcomes, which further aligns our incentives with yours. (Larger firms are often reluctant to offer this model.)

· Blended onshore/offshore teams: Where appropriate, we combine UK on-site presence for leadership roles with offshore resources for delivery support. You benefit from on-the-ground engagement and broader time zone coverage, while reducing cost on certain tasks.

· Fair contractor payment: We pay our affiliate consultants fairly and transparently, ensuring they are incentivised and share our commitment to your success. Our network model means we don’t carry bench costs, and you only pay for the expertise you need, when you need it.