Pricing & Engagements
Start with the outcome you need—not a confusing list of packages. Compare the four AES engagement models, review indicative starting prices, and choose the level of support that fits your organization.
Guided comparison
Select the statement that best describes your need. AES will recommend the most suitable engagement route and take you directly to the relevant pricing.
Recommended starting point
Begin with focused problem framing, expert guidance and a practical next-step plan before committing to a larger scope.
At-a-glance comparison
The model changes the scope, duration and support level—not AES’s commitment to practical delivery and measurable progress.
| Compare | DiagnosticFrom ZMW 500 | ProjectFrom ZMW 3,500 | Recurring supportFrom ZMW 6,500/month | EnterpriseFrom ZMW 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best when | The issue or priority is not yet clear. | A defined outcome must be delivered. | Support is needed repeatedly each month. | Several departments or systems must change together. |
| Typical duration | One session to 2 weeks | Up to 16+ weeks | Monthly or agreed service term | Phased programme, usually 3–12+ months |
| Scope style | Questions, diagnosis and priorities | Fixed or milestone-based scope | Recurring capacity or service coverage | Programme-level and multi-workstream |
| Typical output | Advice, findings and action plan | Completed deliverables and handover | Ongoing execution, reports and reviews | Roadmap, governance, implementation and change support |
| Price structure | Per session or fixed assessment | Fixed project or milestone pricing | Monthly fee or SLA-backed managed service | Custom phased quotation |
| Can it expand? | Yes — into a project | Yes — into support | Yes — by service level | Yes — by phase or workstream |
Indicative pricing
Prices below are starting guides. Final fees are confirmed after scope, complexity, urgency, delivery format and support requirements are understood.
Use this route when you need an expert perspective, a clearer problem definition, or evidence before deciding what to invest in.
A structured session for one question, decision, challenge or priority.
Possible deliverables
A deeper assessment of symptoms, causes, risks, gaps and improvement priorities.
Possible deliverables
Choose a project when AES can define the outcome, scope, milestones, timeline and handover requirements before work begins.
One focused service area and a practical, contained deliverable.
Possible deliverables
Structured improvement or implementation across up to two connected service areas.
Possible deliverables
A complex, high-impact programme with dedicated governance and executive visibility.
Possible deliverables
Use recurring support when your team needs reliable access to expertise, continued execution, routine reporting or outsourced operational capacity.
Focused monthly advisory and follow-up for a small organization or one priority area.
Possible support
Ongoing advisory and implementation support across connected operational priorities.
Possible support
High-touch support with executive reporting, defined service levels and embedded delivery.
Possible support
This is the correct route when the work crosses departments, affects leadership and governance, or requires several coordinated workstreams.
Enterprise transformation
AES structures the engagement around the organization’s priority outcomes rather than selling separate departmental packages.
Possible enterprise scope
Common scopes & add-ons
These common starting prices help buyers understand likely investment. AES still selects one of the four engagement models above when preparing the final scope.
Usually delivered as a diagnostic or defined project.
| Business consultation | From ZMW 500/session | Advisory notes and next steps |
|---|---|---|
| Business diagnostic review | From ZMW 2,500 | Findings, priorities and action plan |
| Operations review | From ZMW 3,500 | Workflow gaps and recommendations |
| Project planning support | From ZMW 3,500 | Charter, plan, schedule and trackers |
| Process mapping | From ZMW 5,000 | Process maps and handover notes |
| HR setup or policy support | From ZMW 5,000 | Policy, files and onboarding tools |
| IT systems review | From ZMW 5,000 | System risks and improvement plan |
| Compliance readiness review | From ZMW 7,500 | Gap report, controls and checklist |
| Digital transformation roadmap | From ZMW 10,000 | Maturity review and roadmap |
| BPO setup advisory | From ZMW 10,000 | Scope, processes and reporting model |
| PMO setup | From ZMW 25,000 | Governance, templates and reporting |
Used only to extend an agreed engagement.
| Extra consulting hour | ZMW 500–1,500 | Additional expert time |
|---|---|---|
| On-site visit within Lusaka | From ZMW 1,500 | Travel and delivery scope apply |
| Custom policy or template | From ZMW 1,500 | Additional document outside scope |
| Process map / workflow document | From ZMW 2,500 | Additional mapped process |
| Executive report or presentation | From ZMW 3,500 | Leadership-ready reporting |
| Additional training session | From ZMW 3,500 | Extra facilitation session |
| Cybersecurity awareness session | From ZMW 3,500 | Focused awareness delivery |
| Digital tool setup | From ZMW 5,000 | Configuration and basic handover |
| Dashboard/reporting setup | From ZMW 5,000 | Recurring performance visibility |
| Out-of-town delivery | Quoted separately | Travel and logistics considered |
Training & capability building
AES scopes training according to the audience, objectives, delivery mode, customization, materials, location and post-training support.
From inquiry to engagement
AES uses a disciplined process so the quotation reflects the real work, expected outcome and required level of support.
Share the challenge, urgency, people affected and the result you hope to achieve.
We recommend diagnostic, project, recurring support or enterprise engagement.
You receive deliverables, timeline, responsibilities, assumptions and commercial terms.
Work begins with agreed governance, communication, milestones and reporting.
Pricing questions
No. They are starting guides. Final pricing depends on scope, complexity, urgency, number of users or departments, documentation depth, delivery mode, travel, reporting expectations and service-level requirements.
Start with a focused consultation or diagnostic review. AES will help define the problem, priorities and most appropriate implementation route before you commit to a larger engagement.
Yes. Where implementation is required, AES can convert the agreed recommendations into a defined project, recurring support arrangement or enterprise programme without forcing you to restart the discovery process.
A retainer mainly provides recurring access to advisory and agreed support. Managed support includes more structured execution, reporting, service levels, ownership and operational capacity.
Yes. AES prepares custom quotations for institutions, complex procurement requirements, multi-department work, SLA-backed services, extensive on-site delivery and engagements requiring specialized governance or reporting.
Yes, provided the addition remains aligned with the engagement objective. Additional sessions, documents, dashboards, on-site visits and specialist support can be priced as approved variations or add-ons.
Your growth begins here
Tell AES what is not working, what must improve and how soon you need progress. We will recommend the right engagement model and prepare a clear scope.
Pricing & Engagements
Start with the outcome you need—not a confusing list of packages. Compare the four AES engagement models, review indicative starting prices, and choose the level of support that fits your organization.
Guided comparison
Select the statement that best describes your need. AES will recommend the most suitable engagement route and take you directly to the relevant pricing.
Recommended starting point
Begin with focused problem framing, expert guidance and a practical next-step plan before committing to a larger scope.
At-a-glance comparison
The model changes the scope, duration and support level—not AES’s commitment to practical delivery and measurable progress.
| Compare | DiagnosticFrom ZMW 500 | ProjectFrom ZMW 3,500 | Recurring supportFrom ZMW 6,500/month | EnterpriseFrom ZMW 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best when | The issue or priority is not yet clear. | A defined outcome must be delivered. | Support is needed repeatedly each month. | Several departments or systems must change together. |
| Typical duration | One session to 2 weeks | Up to 16+ weeks | Monthly or agreed service term | Phased programme, usually 3–12+ months |
| Scope style | Questions, diagnosis and priorities | Fixed or milestone-based scope | Recurring capacity or service coverage | Programme-level and multi-workstream |
| Typical output | Advice, findings and action plan | Completed deliverables and handover | Ongoing execution, reports and reviews | Roadmap, governance, implementation and change support |
| Price structure | Per session or fixed assessment | Fixed project or milestone pricing | Monthly fee or SLA-backed managed service | Custom phased quotation |
| Can it expand? | Yes — into a project | Yes — into support | Yes — by service level | Yes — by phase or workstream |
Indicative pricing
Prices below are starting guides. Final fees are confirmed after scope, complexity, urgency, delivery format and support requirements are understood.
Use this route when you need an expert perspective, a clearer problem definition, or evidence before deciding what to invest in.
A structured session for one question, decision, challenge or priority.
Possible deliverables
A deeper assessment of symptoms, causes, risks, gaps and improvement priorities.
Possible deliverables
Choose a project when AES can define the outcome, scope, milestones, timeline and handover requirements before work begins.
One focused service area and a practical, contained deliverable.
Possible deliverables
Structured improvement or implementation across up to two connected service areas.
Possible deliverables
A complex, high-impact programme with dedicated governance and executive visibility.
Possible deliverables
Use recurring support when your team needs reliable access to expertise, continued execution, routine reporting or outsourced operational capacity.
Focused monthly advisory and follow-up for a small organization or one priority area.
Possible support
Ongoing advisory and implementation support across connected operational priorities.
Possible support
High-touch support with executive reporting, defined service levels and embedded delivery.
Possible support
This is the correct route when the work crosses departments, affects leadership and governance, or requires several coordinated workstreams.
Enterprise transformation
AES structures the engagement around the organization’s priority outcomes rather than selling separate departmental packages.
Possible enterprise scope
Common scopes & add-ons
These common starting prices help buyers understand likely investment. AES still selects one of the four engagement models above when preparing the final scope.
Usually delivered as a diagnostic or defined project.
| Business consultation | From ZMW 500/session | Advisory notes and next steps |
|---|---|---|
| Business diagnostic review | From ZMW 2,500 | Findings, priorities and action plan |
| Operations review | From ZMW 3,500 | Workflow gaps and recommendations |
| Project planning support | From ZMW 3,500 | Charter, plan, schedule and trackers |
| Process mapping | From ZMW 5,000 | Process maps and handover notes |
| HR setup or policy support | From ZMW 5,000 | Policy, files and onboarding tools |
| IT systems review | From ZMW 5,000 | System risks and improvement plan |
| Compliance readiness review | From ZMW 7,500 | Gap report, controls and checklist |
| Digital transformation roadmap | From ZMW 10,000 | Maturity review and roadmap |
| BPO setup advisory | From ZMW 10,000 | Scope, processes and reporting model |
| PMO setup | From ZMW 25,000 | Governance, templates and reporting |
Used only to extend an agreed engagement.
| Extra consulting hour | ZMW 500–1,500 | Additional expert time |
|---|---|---|
| On-site visit within Lusaka | From ZMW 1,500 | Travel and delivery scope apply |
| Custom policy or template | From ZMW 1,500 | Additional document outside scope |
| Process map / workflow document | From ZMW 2,500 | Additional mapped process |
| Executive report or presentation | From ZMW 3,500 | Leadership-ready reporting |
| Additional training session | From ZMW 3,500 | Extra facilitation session |
| Cybersecurity awareness session | From ZMW 3,500 | Focused awareness delivery |
| Digital tool setup | From ZMW 5,000 | Configuration and basic handover |
| Dashboard/reporting setup | From ZMW 5,000 | Recurring performance visibility |
| Out-of-town delivery | Quoted separately | Travel and logistics considered |
Training & capability building
AES scopes training according to the audience, objectives, delivery mode, customization, materials, location and post-training support.
From inquiry to engagement
AES uses a disciplined process so the quotation reflects the real work, expected outcome and required level of support.
Share the challenge, urgency, people affected and the result you hope to achieve.
We recommend diagnostic, project, recurring support or enterprise engagement.
You receive deliverables, timeline, responsibilities, assumptions and commercial terms.
Work begins with agreed governance, communication, milestones and reporting.
Pricing questions
No. They are starting guides. Final pricing depends on scope, complexity, urgency, number of users or departments, documentation depth, delivery mode, travel, reporting expectations and service-level requirements.
Start with a focused consultation or diagnostic review. AES will help define the problem, priorities and most appropriate implementation route before you commit to a larger engagement.
Yes. Where implementation is required, AES can convert the agreed recommendations into a defined project, recurring support arrangement or enterprise programme without forcing you to restart the discovery process.
A retainer mainly provides recurring access to advisory and agreed support. Managed support includes more structured execution, reporting, service levels, ownership and operational capacity.
Yes. AES prepares custom quotations for institutions, complex procurement requirements, multi-department work, SLA-backed services, extensive on-site delivery and engagements requiring specialized governance or reporting.
Yes, provided the addition remains aligned with the engagement objective. Additional sessions, documents, dashboards, on-site visits and specialist support can be priced as approved variations or add-ons.
Your growth begins here
Tell AES what is not working, what must improve and how soon you need progress. We will recommend the right engagement model and prepare a clear scope.