Agree the scope before work starts
Every engagement starts with a signed statement of work. It sets out what we will deliver, when we will deliver it and the agreed price. You can review what is included and decide before development begins.
Deliverables, timeline and price agreed in writing.
What this means for your project
- Agreement
- Signed before development starts
- Currency
- GBP · no VAT
- Typical duration
- 2–10 weeks
What the statement of work covers
The statement of work lists the screens, integrations, platforms and other deliverables, with acceptance criteria for each. It includes milestones, the fixed price in GBP, anything you need to provide and any work excluded from the agreement.
How a fixed price works
You pay the agreed amount for the agreed scope. If we underestimate that work, the price stays the same. Defining the deliverables before development helps both sides make decisions about priorities and budget.
When you want to change the scope
We describe a requested change in a written amendment with its price and effect on the timeline. You decide whether to proceed before we add it. If we can absorb a small change at no extra cost, we say so.
When discovery comes first
For research, an unfamiliar codebase or a system with unclear requirements, we first scope a short paid discovery phase. You receive the findings and can use them with us or another developer. We then quote the build based on that work.
Billing and company details
We quote in GBP through Simnetiq Ltd, registered in England and Wales under company number 16861177. The registered address is 2 Frederick Street, Kings Cross, London WC1X 0ND. The company is not currently VAT-registered, so our quotes do not include VAT.
What to know before we start
How is the project price decided?
We quote against the agreed deliverables, integrations and platforms. The price is confirmed in writing before you commit.
How long does a project take?
Most engagements run for two to ten weeks. Your statement of work includes the timeline and milestones for your project.
What if the work takes longer than estimated?
The agreed price stays the same for the agreed scope. Requested changes or delays in receiving content, credentials or accounts can affect the timeline; we discuss those with you.
Can I change a feature during development?
Yes. We set out the change, price and timeline in writing for your approval before proceeding.
Do you offer ongoing work?
Yes, against defined deliverables. Ongoing work is scoped with a stated output rather than an open-ended monthly retainer.
Do you charge VAT?
Simnetiq Ltd is not currently VAT-registered and does not add VAT to its quotes.
Have a question about working together?
Ask us before you decide. The engineer who would work on your project answers briefs and questions within one working day.