Planning & Scoping
Software scoping and technical planning, before you commit to a build
Some briefs are not ready to be quoted. Planning & Scoping turns an early idea into an architecture, a set of user flows, a defined scope and written acceptance criteria — a document you can build from, take to another provider, or use to decide not to build at all.
What you have at the end
- An architecture and the reasoning behind it
- User flows for the workflow that matters most
- A defined scope with the boundaries written down
- Written acceptance criteria — what has to be true for the work to be done
- A delivery plan, including the risks that could move it
What is included
- Architecture
- User flows
- Defined scope
- Written acceptance criteria
- Delivery plan
Typically used for
- A customer platform that needs mapping before anyone writes code
- A brief where integration boundaries and delivery risk are still unknown
- An AI pilot that needs controls and evaluation criteria defined first
How delivery runs
The output is yours. If you take the plan elsewhere or shelve it, nothing in the engagement is contingent on continuing with a build.
See the full six-stage delivery systemScope boundaries
Stated up front so a proposal holds no surprises. Anything below can still be delivered — as separately scoped and priced work.
- Production development
- Final visual design or approved production content
- Third-party software, hosting and API charges
How the price is set
The fee is credited toward a qualifying build started within 30 days. Whether an engagement qualifies, and how the credit applies, is confirmed in the written proposal rather than assumed.
The Blueprint fee is credited toward a qualifying build started within 30 days. Qualification and credit are confirmed in the written proposal.
How the final price is confirmed
Prices shown are typical starting points or ranges. Your final quote depends on the agreed scope, delivery risk, data needs and integrations. We confirm the final price, payment schedule, inclusions and exclusions in writing before work starts.
Other services
- Launch PageFor a tightly scoped validation or campaign page.
- Business App / MVPFor startup and SME customer platforms.
- AI & Workflow AutomationFor workflow automation and responsible AI pilots.
- Ongoing Support & MaintenanceFor post-launch monitoring, maintenance, reporting and small releases.
Next step
Have a planning & scoping project in mind?
Send the problem, the outcome you need and roughly when. You will get a clear next step within 48 hours.