IT staffing & engagement models
The vendor delivers an agreed result, on an agreed timeline, for an agreed price.
In a fixed-scope project you describe what you need, usually in an RFP, and the vendor commits to deliver it for a set price. It is common for implementations, migrations, apps and audits.
It gives budget certainty and puts delivery risk on the vendor, but only if the scope is clear. Vague requirements lead to change requests, disputes or quietly cut corners, so a short paid discovery phase first is often the best money you'll spend.
Clarify requirements, risks and assumptions.
Scope, deliverables, milestones and acceptance criteria.
Run by the vendor, with regular demos and reports.
You test against the agreed criteria, then pay the milestone.
Typical ranges, not quotes. Scope, data and team size move them most.
Hand over the running of a system or service to a vendor, measured by service levels.
A full, stable team from a vendor that works only on your product.
Add skilled people to your own team, for as long as you need them.
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