AI consultancies and agencies running client workloads on hyperscale cloud see margins eroded by per-hour GPU costs. A dedicated GPU on our UK hosting amortised across clients restores the margin that software consulting traditionally enjoys.
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Pattern
One dedicated GPU server hosts AI workloads for multiple clients. Each client gets an isolated environment (container, namespace, or separate vLLM replica). Monthly hosting cost is fixed; client billing is per-project.
Pricing
Typical AI consulting engagement structure:
- Setup fee (£2,000-£15,000 depending on scope)
- Monthly retainer for serving (£1,500-£5,000)
- Usage-based overage above baseline (optional)
Your cost: ~£400-£800/month for the dedicated GPU. Gross margin on the monthly retainer is 70-85%.
Margin
| Setup | Clients on 1 server | Client monthly | Your monthly | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single client retainer | 1 | £3,000 | £500 | 83% |
| Small agency, shared GPU | 4 | £4,000 total | £500 | 87% |
| Boutique, premium clients | 2 | £8,000 total | £800 | 90% |
Risks
- One client can saturate the shared GPU – need quotas or physical separation
- Client data must stay isolated (multi-tenant security: separate containers, encrypted volumes)
- Over-commit and you cannot deliver – plan for peak concurrent usage
Structure the contract to reserve the right to provision additional infrastructure on client request, billable at cost-plus.
Multi-Client AI Hosting
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