New Build Scope Collection

We do not guess what you need. We conduct deep-dive stakeholder interviews to map your goals, design the architecture, and define the exact scope before we write a single line of code.

Why the Scope Collection is Mandatory

A doctor does not prescribe surgery without an MRI. We do not quote a custom build or a website without a technical scope collection. Overly optimistic build requests almost always miss critical technical dependencies, resulting in massive scope creep and blown budgets.

This scope collection is the diagnostic scan. We interview your stakeholders, map your workflows, and define the exact architecture required. At the end of it, you receive a comprehensive scope document and a fixed-price proposal to execute the build. If you choose not to proceed with us, the scope document is yours to keep and hand to another developer.

The 5-Step Scoping Process

1. Executive Interview: We talk to leadership to understand the core business goals and the ROI expected from this new system.

2. Department Head Interview: We speak with the managers who will oversee the system to identify operational bottlenecks it must solve.

3. End-User Interviews: We talk to the staff who will use the system daily to ensure the UI/UX is intuitive and drives high adoption.

4. Technical Architecture Review: We map the data structures, API integrations, and security requirements (RBAC, SSO, GDPR/POPIA).

5. Scope & Findings Document: We compile everything into a comprehensive report detailing the exact build requirements, prioritized using the MoSCoW method, alongside a fixed-price SOW.

What You Get

Executive & Stakeholder Interviews
Workflow & Bottleneck Mapping
Architecture & Tech Stack Recommendation
Comprehensive Scope Document
Build Proposal (SOW)

Pricing & Packages

Small Business

SMB Rate
$400 One-Time Fee
  • Deep-Dive Stakeholder Interviews
  • Full Architecture & Scope Report
  • Execution SOW
  • Delivered Within 7 Business Days

NGO / Non-Profit

NGO Rate
$350 One-Time Fee
  • Deep-Dive Stakeholder Interviews
  • Full Architecture & Scope Report
  • Execution SOW
  • Delivered Within 7 Business Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What if we do not know exactly what we need yet?
That is exactly why this phase exists. Our job during the scope collection is to translate your high-level business goals into concrete technical requirements. You do not need to know how to build it; you just need to know what problem it must solve.
Does the scope fee go toward the final build cost?
No. The scope collection is a standalone diagnostic product. It covers the dedicated hours spent interviewing your team, mapping the architecture, and writing the comprehensive technical blueprint.
What happens if the build is too complex for one phase?
We use MoSCoW prioritization (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won't have) to break massive projects into phased rollouts. We will provide a roadmap for Phase 1, and outline the requirements for future phases.

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