Custom Software Development
Senior-led engineering for software that stays maintainable as your business grows.
- Starting from
- £12,000
- Typical timeline
- 2–12 weeks
- Architecture designed for longevity (not just demos)
- Milestone delivery with clear acceptance criteria
- Production-ready foundations: security, reliability, maintainability
What we offer
What’s included in this service
A clear set of deliverables and options — not vague promises.
Product & technical discovery
Align goals, users, constraints, and success metrics so the build stays focused.
- Workshops + scope framing
- User journeys & requirements
- Risk register + assumptions
Architecture & foundations
A scalable structure that keeps delivery fast without accumulating debt.
- Domain modelling
- API design
- Data model & migrations
Implementation & quality
Feature delivery with code review, testing strategy, and release discipline.
- Milestone delivery
- Code reviews
- Testing approach + quality gates
Deployment & reliability
Production-grade delivery so releases are repeatable and safe.
- CI/CD pipeline
- Environments setup
- Logging & monitoring baseline
Packages
Packages & engagement options
Pick a product family, then we tailor milestones to your scope. Pricing is indicative and discovery-led.
MVP Sprint
A multi-week build to deliver an MVP with strong foundations.
- Discovery + plan
- Core feature slice
- Deployment setup
- Handover
Platform Build
A structured build across milestones for a production-ready platform.
- Milestone roadmap
- Multiple feature milestones
- Observability baseline
- Release readiness
Scale & Optimise
Ongoing engineering to improve performance, reliability, and delivery velocity.
- Continuous improvements
- Performance work
- Stability & incident reduction
Indicative ranges depend on scope and integrations. We confirm exact milestones after discovery.
Delivery baseline
Discovery → milestones → release → iterate
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01
Discovery
We dive deep into understanding your business, goals, users, and technical requirements through collaborative workshops.
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02
Planning
Detailed technical specification, architecture design, sprint planning, and milestone definition with clear deliverables.
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03
Development
Iterative build process with continuous integration, code reviews, and regular demos for feedback and adjustments.
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04
Launch
Thorough testing, staging deployment, performance optimization, and smooth production rollout with monitoring.
FAQ
Quick answers
Do you offer fixed price?
We can when scope is clear. For complex builds, we often prefer milestone-based delivery to keep flexibility without losing cost control.
Can you work with our existing team?
Yes — we can integrate into your process, bring senior technical leadership, or operate as a delivery pod depending on your needs.
What do you need to start?
A short call, your goals, and any existing docs. We will run discovery and return a plan with milestones and pricing ranges.
How do you price?
We start with discovery, then propose milestones with clear acceptance criteria and pricing ranges.
Can we start small?
Yes — we often start with a focused sprint to de-risk the build and validate direction.
Do you provide handover?
Always. You get documentation, walkthroughs, and a clear next-step roadmap.
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