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Consultancy services providers

Agencies can select a provider that best suits their needs from across 3 tiers of capacity and capability in each subcategory.

You can filter this list by tier, sector experience, or region.

See the end of this page for a breakdown of what each tier means.

How consultancy providers are grouped by tier characteristics

Provider rates are based on job levels. Job levels are described below the list of providers. Rates and contact details are commercially sensitive.

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Job levels for consultancy providers’ rates

There are 5 job levels of consultants available through the contract. Panel providers' rates (found on each provider's specific page) vary across these job levels to make sure agencies get the best value for the level of expertise their project needs. 

Job level Indicative characteristics

Level 5
  • 15+ years of extensive professional experience in their specialised field in a consultancy role.
  • An industry leader and key influencer, respected for their professional proficiency and knowledge.
  • Recognised as a trusted adviser to ministers and/or senior executive teams.
  • Acts as the senior responsible person on major client engagements. Can be accountable for leading complex projects/programs.
  • Responsible for leading a high performing team of professionals, including coaching and mentoring colleagues at Levels 1–4.

Level 4
  • 10+ years of substantial professional experience in their specialised field in a consultancy role.
  • Strong theoretical knowledge base in subject area, and can apply best practice principles to the subject matter.
  • Senior team leader who can deputise for the senior responsible person and coach and mentor more junior staff.
  • Can coordinate contributions of other specialists to complete a joint project.
  • Can engage with clients at strategic/management level if required.

Level 3
  • 3-10 years of notable professional experience in their specialised field in a consultancy role.
  • A trusted performer on a wide range of client-facing consultancy projects in both private and public sectors.
  • Thorough knowledge of functional area, combined with a broad grasp of relevant best practice principles.
  • Can participate in multi-disciplinary teams and to work independently (with limited supervision).
  • Performs professional-level analysis that needs technical skills and independent initiative.
  • Has contact with clients on a day-to-day working basis.

Level 2
  • 1-3 years of demonstrable professional experience in their specialised field in a consultancy role.
  • Previous experience on a range of client-facing consultancy projects, preferably in both private and public sectors.
  • Has a theoretical knowledge base in subject area, possibly supplemented through recent study. Can translate theory into practice
  • Performs a variety of analytical tasks requiring independent initiative and knowledge.
  • Mainly interacts with clients at the working level.

Level 1
  • 0+ years of relevant professional experience in a professional environment.
  • Evidence of prior contributions to consultancy engagements.
  • Performs a range of administrative tasks to support the wider team.
  • Works under the guidance of colleagues at Levels 3-5.

How consultancy providers are grouped by tier characteristics

Providers are appointed across 3 tiers within each sub-category. Tiers are based on capacity, capability and value of agency spend. Each tier has been appointed in relation to providers' current Government spend and ability to provide services in one or more sub-categories.

 

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Company size

Medium–large sized companies

Medium sized companies

Small–medium sized companies

Capacity

High capacity

Medium capacity

Medium–low capacity

Liability cap per CSO

Not exceed:

10 x charges per CSO

$5m; and

any greater amount agreed in CSO

Not exceed:

10 x charges per CSO

$2m; and

any greater amount agreed in CSO

Not exceed:

10 x charges per CSO

$1m; and

any greater amount agreed in CSO

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Minimum of $500,000

Minimum of $500,000

No minimum required

Admin fee

1%

1%

Not chargeable
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