Struggling to know where the risks and roadblocks are while planning a software project? We can guide you.
Leverage our technical and strategic experience in your project.
Our favourite part of any project is helping with the design phase. We get to challenge assumptions, and suggest multitudes of ways to achieve an outcome. For non-technical people with a vision, it can be hard to see the road ahead and turn it into something deliverable.
If you've got a solution to a problem, and you just need a technical team to run it by, let's talk and find out what your roadmap could look like.
Start with a short discovery call
What does a scoping project actually get me?
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Delivered Specification
A plan that can go to any agency/developer, not just us.
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Roadblocks Identified
If something's not realistic, we'll tell you what's feasible and what's not.
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Costs and Timelines
A thorough plan provides accurate forecasts, and a real end date.
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A Roadmap, Not a Wishlist
We turn broad visions into something deliverable.
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A Plain-English Plan
Developers can be confusing. We'll keep things easy to read.
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Creative Contributions
We'll bring our own perspectives and suggestions to the table.
It's worth clarifying, this service is not the right fit for small or well-defined builds. We can quote those without this step. This service is designed for clients with looser requirements, who need a little more guidance before putting their plans into writing.
Giving planning it's own dedicated project means less stones left unturned. When it finally comes time to build, nothing's worse than realising you're going in unprepared and uninformed about the outcomes. Deadline misses and endless development cycles are an easy trap to fall into.
How do I take the first step?
Every project is unique, so our process for every partner is too. Our aim is to provide you with clarity, and confidence in your next steps.
We'll start by arranging a short discovery call, to discuss whether we can support you. From there we'll get an NDA signed and schedule a workshop where we can hone in on your desired outcomes. After we've gone away and done our research, you'll walk away with a specification that can be taken to any developer accompanied by a clear, plain-english roadmap.
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Discovery Call
A short call to get to know each other, and find the outcomes you're looking for.
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Research & Spec Writing
After doing a deep-dive on the plan and potential roadblocks, we'll deliver our scope of work.
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Our Proposal
Since we know what's involved, we'll be able to propose concrete timelines and costs for the build.
Here's the proof; we've helped with this before
Check out our latest Scoping & Roadmapping projects — or take a look at our other case studies
Transport Industry SaaS Product Build
A foundation SHIELD owns, built for the scale their vision demands.
Read the case study
Commercial Kitchen SaaS Product Rebuild
The strategic rebuild that helped Labl.it keep moving forwards.
Read the case studyLet's connect
Share a few details and we'll get the ball rolling. You'll hear back from James personally, usually within a few hours.
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View all our servicesFrequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked by prospective partners looking to work with us.
Ask us a question Isn't this just charging to quote for work?
It's easy to see why it appears that way, but this is a separate service to our quoting process. Big software builds can be complex, with plenty of unknowns. A good comparison would be asking a construction company to build a house extension. There's a site survey and planning consultation that has to happen before the materials, labour costs and timeframes can be decided.
Why partner with us?
We're more than an agency that simply delivers against a brief. Our partners like to keep us involved, because important projects never truly end: they keep evolving.
High-quality solutions
We turn broad visions and needs into something deliverable. Along the way, we'll challenge your thinking, to make sure we're solving the real problems.
Small, focused changes
Our philosophy is to build on top of what you already have, to iterate and improve with time. We won't suggest a costly rebuild unless we think it's really worth it.
Long-term peace of mind
We can look after the systems we build so your team doesn't have to. We'll keep things running, so you can focus on running your operations.
Don't just take our word for it, hear from our clients.
See our latest projectsProjects completed
Repeat clients
Dr Nick Broughton
Ethos Pharmaceutical Ltd.The team at Novatura designed and built our new WordPress site, including a members-only area and events booking system - they provided a great service, working with us to define requirements, iterate on design and deliver the final product. We're thrilled with the results and would highly recommend them to other small businesses looking to launch a new online presence!
Kevin & Dora
Global Security Group LtdNovatura digitised our database, making it more accessible and secure. They also updated our website, making it more appealing and informative for our customers. The team were professional, with a young, innovative approach and individual touch.
Emma Halford-MacLeod
Worshipful Company of IronmongersThe team at Novatura have been absolutely brilliant throughout building our new web platform. We are very pleased and would highly recommend their services.
Ben Peters
Hummingbird Insurance Services LtdWe knew the problem we wanted to solve because we’d lived it ourselves. What we needed was the technical capability to turn that industry knowledge into a platform that could scale with our customers. Novatura challenged our thinking, helped us turn a very broad product vision into something deliverable, and gave us the flexibility to keep developing as customer feedback came in. The relationship has allowed us to stay focused on the commercial and industry side of SHIELD while having a technical team we trust behind the product.
Richard Yorston
Storm Auto ServicesNovatura has done plenty of work for us and consistently provide high-quality solutions to our problems. Their continued support has been fantastic as they resolve any issues quickly and effectively, giving me peace of mind while I manage the rest of my business.
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