PROPOSALS & PROJECT BRIEFS

Development proposal template.

An editable development proposal with objectives, deliverables, exclusions, milestones and payment terms. Includes a completed example.

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WHEN TO USE IT

A clearer next step.

Use this to propose a defined development engagement before starting work. Specify environments, supported workflows, acceptance tests and post-handover responsibilities. Avoid leaving maintenance or third-party costs implicit.

SEE IT IN CONTEXT

A completed example.

Fictional details · illustrative amounts
Example StudioFOR EXAMPLE COMPANY
01

Project summary

Build a small customer enquiry portal from an approved design and written requirements.

02

Objectives and success criteria

The agreed acceptance tests pass in the named deployment environment, with known limitations documented.

03

Deliverables

Public enquiry form and confirmation state Authenticated staff view of submitted enquiries Basic filtering and status updates Deployment notes and handover

04

Out of scope

Payments, mobile apps, data migration and ongoing maintenance.

05

Timeline and milestones

Week 1: technical setup and core flow Week 2: staff interface and integration Week 3: testing, review and deployment handover

06

Client responsibilities

Approved designs, agreed hosting environment, access permissions and test cases for the core workflows.

07

Commercial terms

Illustrative project fee: USD 3600. Example payment schedule: 50% at acceptance and 50% before handover. Replace this with your agreed currency, price and terms.

08

Revisions and next steps

Two consolidated review rounds are included in this example. Additional work requires written agreement on scope, price and timing. Confirm acceptance before work begins.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few useful answers.

How do I use this template?

Download the blank Word file, replace the bracketed fields and adapt the suggested structure. Use the completed example for context. Review the content and any manually entered totals, then save your own copy or export a PDF from your editor.

Can I edit and reuse it?

Yes. Adapt it for your own work and keep a copy for future use. All document text is editable. Replace the example details and include the terms and identifiers relevant to your transaction.

Are the completed example details real?

No. Names, dates, amounts and scenarios in the completed example are illustrative. They show how to organize the document; they are not recommended fees, actual payment instructions or records of a real transaction.

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