A visible path from scope to handover.

What happens at each stage

1. 01

   Fit and discovery

   Confirm the business need, technical context, dependencies and constraints.

   Client input

   Current workflow, available documentation, decision makers and known access constraints.

   Stage output

   A fit decision and a short list of open questions.

2. 02

   Written delivery plan

   Turn the request into deliverables that can be reviewed.

   Client input

   Priority, acceptance expectations and required commercial boundaries.

   Stage output

   Scope, exclusions, acceptance criteria, responsibilities, milestones and handover plan.

3. 03

   Implementation

   Build working software in the agreed repository and environment.

   Client input

   Timely access, data samples and product decisions.

   Stage output

   Reviewable software and visible blockers, risks and scope changes.

4. 04

   Quality control

   Check the agreed behaviour and resolve acceptance issues.

   Client input

   Business review and acceptance feedback.

   Stage output

   Appropriate tests, issue resolution and an acceptance record.

5. 05

   Deployment and handover

   Release the agreed scope and transfer the material needed to operate it.

   Client input

   Environment access and release approval.

   Stage output

   Source access, deployment configuration, migration instructions, documentation and knowledge transfer.

6. 06

   Support

   Handle the agreed post-delivery period without creating an undefined obligation.

   Client input

   Named support contact and issue context.

   Stage output

   Defined support period, response channel and optional ongoing arrangement.