We usually apply three basic models and a Mixed model:

• Fixed-Price Contracts
• Time & Material-based Contracts
• Offshore Bureau

Fixed-Price Contracts
This type of contract means that the software project in question is described in the available documentation in sufficient detail, thus enabling Strategies to estimate the scope and complexity of the project and to provide a fixed price. In this case, the technical documentation, the project delivery schedule and the final price are stipulated in the contract. We provide a customer with a Project Quotation that describes in detail the project scope, schedule and the number of man-hours needed. The payment schedule for a Fixed Price/Fixed Date agreement depends on project milestones and duration.

Time & Material-based Contracts
When the project scope cannot be precisely envisioned at the moment (e.g. when a project lasts several years), this model is used: For projects, in which the scope of work can vary during the project implementation, a time & material contract is signed. In this case the "full time equivalent" scheme is applied which means that the customer is charged at a daily rate for each employee dedicated to the customer's project. All invoices for this type of contract are accompanied by project reports.

Offshore Bureau
This type of contract is used only for projects that require offshore staffing. Under this contract Strategies is only responsible for providing the customer with team of profiled specialists and the required infrastructure/equipment. These employees are then under complete supervision and management of the customer, and can be considered as customer's team working offshore, in Minsk. The customer is paying a flat rate for the employees, which covers all overheads and operating costs, while retaining exclusive responsibility for the management of the team and making effective use of the provided specialists.

Mixed model
Strategies can provide a combination of fixed cost and time and material based projects for your company. Our rates can vary depending on the complexity of a specific project, its size and the skills and experience of the specialists involved. Of course we are quite flexible and ready to consider your suggestions and propositions regarding our collaboration.

We understand that in many aspects the offshore software development outsourcing model means a new business practice for the customer, full of hidden and explicit risks. So if you have any questions about how your project can be implemented by an offshore team, what challenges and opportunities it might bring for your business, please feel free to contact us. We’ve been making offshore outsourcing model work for some time now, both for large projects with global corporations, and short-term projects with privately held small and mid-size businesses, and are always happy to share our experience and demonstrate proven practices for mitigating mutual project risks.