Clear stages, fixed gates, and fees you can plan around.
No mystery, no lock-in, no platform we are quietly trying to sell you. Here is exactly how an engagement runs from the first call to a live, useful system — the models we work under, and what they typically cost.
From first call to signed scope in four steps
Intro call (30 min)
A free, no-obligation call about your use case, constraints and goals. We tell you straight away whether we are the right fit — and if we are not, who is.
Scoping proposal
A short written proposal: what we will do, the deliverables, the model, the price and the timeline. Fixed fee where the scope is clear.
NDA & agreement
We sign your NDA (or ours) and a simple statement of work. No long master-services marathon needed to get value moving.
Kickoff
We start. You work directly with senior people — not a rotating bench of juniors — with a clear cadence and a named point of contact.
Three ways to work with us
Fixed-fee
Best when the scope is clear — discovery sprints, vendor selection, pilot design, architecture reviews. You know the price before we start.
Day-rate / retainer
Best for ongoing advisory, programme governance, or being on call as the trusted independent in the room. Flexible blocks of senior time.
Outcome-based delivery
Best for end-to-end programmes where we share accountability for a measurable result. Scoped per project against agreed KPIs.
What engagements typically cost
| Engagement | Model | Typical duration | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery & scoping sprint | Fixed fee | 1–3 weeks | €5k–€15k |
| Vendor selection & RFP support | Fixed fee | 3–6 weeks | €10k–€30k |
| Pilot design & oversight | Fixed fee + day-rate | 4–10 weeks | €15k–€50k |
| Advisory retainer | Monthly retainer | Rolling | €4k–€12k / mo |
| Senior advisory day | Day-rate | Per day | from €1,200 / day |
| Full programme / integration delivery | SOW / outcome-based | Per project | from €50k |
| Training & team enablement | Fixed fee | Per workshop | €2k–€6k |
Indicative only. Actual fees depend on scope, scale, site count, travel and region, and are confirmed in writing after a scoping call. Ranges exclude hardware, software licences and third-party costs — we never mark these up, because we do not resell them. Many clients start small with a discovery sprint and expand from there.
Gate-governed, so spend stays disciplined
Every programme runs against clear gates. We hold each one — no work below the line until the gate above is signed off. That keeps budget tied to evidence, not optimism, and gives you a clean exit point at every stage.
- Business case approved
- Pilot signed off against real KPIs
- Rollout plan agreed
- Operational acceptance
- Direct access to senior advisors, not juniors
- A named point of contact and a regular cadence
- Plain-English deliverables you can act on
- Honest counsel, including "do not do this"
- Your data and IP stay yours — full export, no lock-in
Why our advice is worth trusting
We do not resell hardware or software, take no vendor commissions, and have no platform of our own to defend. Our only incentive is to recommend what actually fits your use case — including options that cost you less, and the answer "you do not need this yet" when that is true. We also work under mutual NDA as standard and can sign yours before any commercial detail changes hands.
Before you reach out
Do you resell hardware or take vendor commissions?
No. We are fully independent. Our recommendations are driven only by what fits your use case, never by margin.
How much will my project cost?
It depends on scope. The ranges above are a realistic starting point; exact pricing is confirmed in writing after a short scoping call.
Can we start small?
Yes — most clients begin with a fixed-fee discovery sprint or a short advisory block, then expand once there is a clear business case.
Can you rescue a stalled deployment?
Yes. You can drop us in at any stage, including taking over a programme that has lost momentum or blown its accuracy targets.
Where are you based and do you travel?
We are based in London and work with clients across EMEA and beyond. On-site survey and workshops are part of most programmes; travel is agreed up front.