What is a consulting marketplace (Beratungsvermittlung)?
A consulting marketplace is a platform or company that connects clients with suitable consulting, IT or engineering firms — typically including pre-qualification, contracting and billing.
Germany has four models: general-contractor platforms (the platform holds the main contract and handles delivery), freelancer marketplaces (placement of individuals), classic staffing agencies and pure lead platforms. They differ mainly in quality assurance, pricing transparency and contractual complexity.
A reputable consulting marketplace charges clients no placement fee — the margin is settled through the day rate of the placed consultancy. White Label Advisory is an example of the general-contractor model and places consultancies from a pool of 275+ pre-qualified firms.
Frequently asked
- How much does a consulting marketplace cost clients?
- With reputable general-contractor models, clients pay no placement fee. The margin is settled through the day rate of the placed consultancy; the market rate is preserved.
- How long does a placement take?
- With a general-contractor model and a pre-qualified network, you typically receive three comparable offers within 48 hours.
Related terms
- Consulting MarketplaceA consulting marketplace is a digital platform where companies publish consulting requirements and matching consultancies submit offers — usually with standardised day rates and pre-qualified providers.
- RFPAn RFP (request for proposal) is a structured request document with which companies invite several providers to bid at the same time — typically four to six pages, with a clearly defined need, scope, pricing template and evaluation criteria.
- Day rateThe day rate is the price a consultancy charges per consultant day. In Germany, senior day rates typically range from €1,400 to €2,400, mid-level from €1,000 to €1,600 and junior from €600 to €1,000 — depending on the consultancy's brand, the industry and the type of project.