WORKING PATTERN AND FEES
How we work
Strategic, transparent and designed for the public sector
LGPC partners with councils to deliver strategic property, housing and estate consultancy. Our approach blends senior expertise with independence, integrity and a deep understanding of public-sector governance. We recognise the pressures authorities face - financial constraints, scrutiny, audit requirements, political oversight and the need to make defensible, long-term decisions.
We work solely for public bodies, providing evidence-led advice that is practical, impartial and procurement-ready. Every council, combined authority and education provider we support has different needs, so we structure each engagement around the specific outcomes you must achieve.
Independent & council-focused
What Councils Need From a Property Partner
LGPC is fully independent. We do not act for private developers, housebuilders or land promoters. Our advice is shaped entirely by public value, transparency and the standards expected of local government.
We work with councils across England, combining national insight with local context and practical delivery.
Local authorities operate within a unique environment of statutory duties, governance controls and financial pressure. You need advisers who understand:
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the complexity of public-sector decision-making
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the probity required in every transaction
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scrutiny from members, auditors and residents
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the operational realities of stretched teams
LGPC is designed for that landscape. Our advice is technically robust, politically aware and aligned with your governance, risk and procurement processes.
Our working methodology
We follow a simple, structured and proportionate approach:
Diagnostic → Plan → Delivery → Knowledge transfer
We begin with a focused diagnostic to understand your estate, objectives and constraints.
We co-design a clear and realistic plan with milestones and reporting.
We deliver targeted interventions that create measurable progress.
We embed knowledge, tools and capability so your team becomes increasingly self-sufficient.
Our aim is to strengthen the organisation as well as the estate.
Transparency by design.
Before any instruction, councils receive a tailored proposal and Terms of Engagement setting out:
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scope and deliverables
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fee structure and expenses
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timescales
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responsibilities and risk allocation
There are no hidden costs. You know exactly what is being commissioned and what outcomes to expect.
Procurement-Ready
We work comfortably within public-sector procurement frameworks and governance systems.
Our terms and processes reflect:
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Procurement Act 2023 and 2025 Regulations
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FOI/EIR consultation procedures
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UK GDPR and secure data handling
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Appropriate insurance and liability provisions
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Anti-fraud and cyber-security safeguards
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Alignment with RICS and other relevant professional standards
Where preferred, we can work under your council’s standard purchase order or call-off terms.
Flexible Commissioning Options
Every authority has different budgetary, operational and governance requirements. LGPC offers commissioning routes built specifically for public-sector decision-making:
Call-Off Consultancy
Flexible access to senior expertise when needed. Ideal for fluctuating workloads or specialist interventions.
Fixed-Fee Work Packages
Clear deliverables and predictable pricing - ideal for estate reviews, feasibility, rationalisation programmes or LGR preparation.
Monthly Advisory Retainers
Ongoing strategic support during major change, providing continuity across LGR, estate transformation, TA strategy and capital programmes.
Outcome-Linked Fees for Disposals & Development
A hybrid model with a modest fixed fee and a success-based element where appropriate - reducing upfront cost and aligning incentives.
Rapid Micro-Commissions
Short advisory notes for urgent decisions, cabinet reports and risk reviews. Procurement-light and ideal for time-critical work.
This flexibility allows councils to select the route that fits your internal processes, budget pressures and risk appetite.
A Bespoke Approach for Every Council
No two councils face the same estate pressures, political context or financial constraints. We do not offer a generic product or one-size-fits-all model.
We take the time to understand your priorities, governance requirements and ambitions - then shape a commissioning and fee structure that fits your organisation precisely.
Getting started
We offer an initial conversation at no cost to explore your needs, constraints and budgets.
If there is a good fit, we will set out a clear proposal, confirm scope and timelines, and begin under the agreed instruction.
LGPC - independent, council-focused, procurement-ready.
Contact us to discuss your needs