Is discovery always required?

For new build work, yes in some form. Ongoing operate work on systems we already know may skip a formal pass.

Do you publish a fixed price for discovery?

No public price list. Commercial terms are agreed after we understand the brief.

What if discovery shows a poor fit?

We say so clearly. That is a useful outcome: better decisions without forcing a build.

Engagement

How we start

Your business is unique, and early work should reflect that. Most engagements begin with discovery: a short pass over constraints and options before any long build commitment.

Discovery

What early discovery covers

A time-boxed pass over the problem, constraints, integrations, security needs, and success criteria.
Clear outcomes: problem statement, options, risks, and a proposed first slice. Or a clear “not yet” if the fit is weak.
No obligation to proceed to build. An enquiry is not a contract.

Scope

What we typically cover

Current system and how people work today (what already runs)
Data, identity, and integration boundaries
Security and operate expectations if the work ships
Whether KeytoZ stays after launch, and for what
A plain-language recommendation: build, defer, or reshape

Boundaries

Discovery is time-boxed. It is not an open-ended retainer by default.
Commercial terms are agreed after we understand the brief. We do not publish a rate card.
We design against your constraints. We do not replace your internal product ownership.

Path

After you reach out

You send a short brief

Problem, constraints, and how new work must fit systems you already run. Form or hello@keytoz.co.uk is enough.

We reply within one business day

We confirm whether we are a fit, what we would need from you, and rough timing. Still optional.

Discovery, then a proposed path

If we proceed, we write down what we found and a recommended next step. Build starts when both sides agree to move.

FAQ

Common questions

Is discovery always required?: For new build work, yes in some form. Ongoing operate work on systems we already know may skip a formal pass.
Do you publish a fixed price for discovery?: No public price list. Commercial terms are agreed after we understand the brief.
What if discovery shows a poor fit?: We say so clearly. That is a useful outcome: better decisions without forcing a build.

If you want to see how we can assist your business, get in touch with a short brief.

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