Not sure if your IT support costs are fair? Get an independent benchmark of your contract, pricing and scope against typical industry expectations.
We review your current managed IT contract and costs and compare them to typical market expectations for businesses like yours so you can understand value, not just price.
Managed IT pricing can look simple on the surface until you dig into what’s included, what’s excluded, and what gets charged separately. Two businesses can pay the same monthly figure and receive very different levels of service.
This benchmark gives you an independent view. We’ll review what you’re paying, what you receive, and how that compares to what’s typical for similar organisations. It’s not about forcing a change, it’s about giving you confidence that your investment is fair and fit for purpose.
Many businesses discover one of three things: they’re paying and getting exactly as expected, they’re paying too much for too little… or they’re paying less than the risk they’re carrying. Either way, the outcome is clarity.
What is a managed IT cost benchmark?
It’s an independent review of your managed IT contract, pricing and inclusions, compared against typical market expectations.
Do you need to see our contract?
Ideally yes, even a redacted version helps. If not, a cost breakdown and service summary can still work but may provide less insight.
Is this just a way to sell us your managed IT service?
No. This is a standalone review designed to give you clarity. If you want to explore options afterwards, that’s your choice. The benefit to us is to engage with a business and showcase our expertise.
Will you tell us if we’re overpaying or even underpaying?
We’ll tell you whether the cost and scope align with typical expectations and where value looks mismatched.
Can you help us renegotiate with our current provider?
We can advise on what “good” looks like in our eyes and what questions to potentially go back with. We are happy to remain a soundboard but as an MSP ourselves we likely wouldn’t get anymore involved than that.
What if we’re under‑investing rather than overpaying?
We’ll flag that too. Sometimes the bigger risk is paying less than your security and continuity requirements demand. We know that cybersecurity has developed incredibly fast as a space so can be tough to know what is necessary or what risk profile you may have/require.
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You will hear from either:
Mike Ryan
Director
Stephen Meadowcroft
Head of Solutions Architecture
Or if you prefer to get in contact another way, reach out from one of the methods below.