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Charter the scope
In-scope features, integrations, and exclusions documented and signed.
- SOW
- Exclusions
- Assumptions
- Acceptance
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Certainty for stakeholders
YOU KNOW THE COST BEFORE DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Fixed price is a contract discipline, not a magic trick. We invest heavily in written scope and milestone proofs so trust is earned through demos, not promises.
How we scope fixed delivery
PREDICTABLE MILESTONES WITHOUT HIDING UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS
Fixed-price succeeds with a tight charter, change control, and phased acceptance.
02
Milestone payments
Demo-ready increments tied to payments. Not one big bang at the end.
- Milestones
- Demos
- Sign-off
- Invoicing
03
Change requests
Transparent CR process when priorities shift mid-flight.
- Change log
- Impact analysis
- Re-baseline
- Trade-offs
04
Warranty window
Post-launch defect period and support terms spelled out upfront.
- Warranty
- SLA
- Hotfixes
- Handover
Contract building blocks
INCLUDED IN EVERY FIXED-PRICE ENGAGEMENT
These artefacts are non-negotiable. They are what keeps a fixed-price contract fair and workable for both sides.
Buyer outcomes
WHY PROCUREMENT AND FOUNDERS CHOOSE FIXED SOWS
Predictability is the product here. These outcomes matter equally to CFOs managing budgets and founders managing runway.
Outcome 01
Budgets the board approves
CFOs see total cost and payment schedule before work begins. No monthly burn surprises from "we need two more sprints."
Outcome 02
Single point of accountability
One team responsible for delivery. We carry staffing risk so your HR department does not have to.
Outcome 03
Progress you can see in staging
Stakeholders judge progress by working URLs, not percent-complete spreadsheets. Trust builds on demonstrations.
Outcome 04
Launch windows you can plan around
Marketing and sales coordinate on milestone dates with contractual weight behind them, not hopeful Gantt charts.
Honest scoping
WE DECLINE WHEN THE SCOPE IS NOT READY
Walking away from a poorly defined fixed deal hurts less than delivering a resentment project. We will recommend time-and-materials when discovery is too thin to quote responsibly.
01
Every assumption in writing
Third-party API availability, content delivery dates, and approval SLAs listed upfront. Disputes reference the charter, not memory.
02
Change orders with full visibility
New ideas are welcome. Each comes with an impact estimate on cost and date so you choose trade-offs explicitly instead of discovering silent scope creep.
03
Quality gates at every milestone
Automated tests and staging sign-off are milestone requirements. A fixed price never means a lowered quality bar.
Delivery discipline
BENCHMARKS FROM OUR FIXED-PRICE PROGRAMMES
94%
Milestones approved on first review
8wk
Median duration for fixed-scope MVPs
0
Surprise invoices (our target, always)
Engagement rhythm
FOUR GATES FROM CHARTER TO WARRANTY
Agile runs internally. What you see externally are milestones that map directly to payment and risk reduction.
Step01
Scope charter
Workshops capture in-scope features, explicit exclusions, and integration assumptions. Everything signed before estimates become contractual commitments.
Step02
Milestone design
Deliverables, demos, and payment triggers aligned with your cash flow and risk appetite. Early milestones prove feasibility before larger spends begin.
Step03
Build and demonstrate
Sprints run agile internally. Externally, you see working software at each gate with acceptance tests executed against staging.
Step04
Warranty and transition
Defect window, documentation, and optional retainer clearly defined at handover. No ambiguous "support means email us" language.
Case studies
FIXED-SCOPE DELIVERIES
FAQ
QUESTIONS TEAMS ASK BEFORE WE START
We re-cut scope into phases. You launch a valuable first slice rather than inflating the price silently or cutting quality where nobody notices.
They are transparent. Each is estimated in days and dollars against the charter so product owners prioritise them like any other backlog item.
Typically a discovery or first-milestone deposit. Structure varies by project size, and the full payment schedule is in the proposal from day one.
Yes. Boundaries define what we deliver versus what your staff owns. Integration points live in the assumptions section of the charter.
Time-and-materials enhancements or a new fixed module SOW. Transition options are discussed before pen hits paper on the original contract.
Get in touch
SEND US YOUR BRIEF OR REQUIREMENTS DRAFT
We will come back with clarifying questions, a risk list, and a milestone outline. Price range follows only after assumptions are agreed on both sides.