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/gcloud-kit:pricing

Generate a pricing document for a G-Cloud service.

Overview

Creates a structured pricing document in government-compliant format. Covers pricing models, base pricing, included features, add-ons, volume discounts, free trial/tier options, and education pricing where applicable.

Usage

/gcloud-kit:pricing My Cloud Platform

Arguments: Service name (must match an existing service directory).

Prerequisites

  • Service directory must exist with at least a service design or SDD

Output

services/{name}/pricing.md

Template used: .gcloud/templates/pricing-template.md

What it does

  1. Finds the service directory
  2. Reads the pricing template
  3. Documents the pricing model based on service type:
    • Lot 1/2: Per-user, consumption-based, flat fee, or tiered packages
    • Lot 3: Day rates by SFIA level, fixed price, or blended rates
  4. Specifies base pricing, included features, and extras
  5. Documents discounts (volume, commitment, sector-specific)
  6. Notes free trial/tier options if applicable
  7. Anchors prices to real awarded-contract values when tender-intel.md exists (median/Q1/Q3 benchmarks with notice-URL citations); falls back to WebSearch otherwise
  8. Generates pricing document with summary table and detailed breakdown

Pricing models covered

  • Per-user (per seat/month)
  • Consumption-based (pay-as-you-go)
  • Flat fee (fixed monthly/annual)
  • Tiered packages (bronze/silver/gold)
  • Day rates (Lot 3, by SFIA level)
  • Fixed price engagements
  • Volume discounts
  • Education/charity pricing

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