PHC Pricing Policy

PHC pricing uses tracks based on the project’s funding context. The PHC method and deliverables stay the same across all tracks — the only difference is the rate multiplier agreed for that project.

Pricing Tracks

Track 1 — Commercial / Private Sector (100%)

Standard PHC rate basis for commercially funded delivery.

Track 2 — Humanitarian / Charitable (10%)

Reduced rate basis intended for genuinely constrained projects where evidence and governance still matter.

Track 3 — Public Sector / Taxpayer-Funded (typically 50%)

Mid-rate basis intended for government-style programmes funded by the public purse, where auditability and continuity are non-negotiable.

Note: Track 3’s multiplier is typically around 50%, but is negotiable per project depending on scope, risk, and reporting/audit load. Once agreed for a project, it is fixed unless explicitly re-authorised.
Note: Track 2 is intended for genuinely constrained humanitarian/charitable delivery. If in doubt, Track 3 is typical for publicly funded programmes and Track 1 for commercial delivery.

How pricing works

What the multiplier affects

The multiplier applies to PHC Service charges (time-recorded work, review routines, validation, reporting outputs).

The service scope, registers, and evidence standards do not change by track.

What you’re paying for

  • Maintaining concerns / actions / deliverables visibility
  • Time + narrative capture (what was done and why)
  • Validation (so claims have evidence)
  • Review cadence and reporting outputs
  • Continuity of project knowledge and decisions

Payment timing options

  • Upfront funded governance (preferred)
  • Accrued charges (validated work accrues and becomes payable when project funds are available)
  • Blended (partial upfront + partial accrual)

Track selection and governance

Track selection is based on funding source and governance regime (commercial revenue, humanitarian/charitable constraint, or public/taxpayer funding and audit obligations).

The agreed track and multiplier should be recorded as a project decision. Any change requires an explicit recorded decision (date, rationale, authorising party).