Fixed-price QA projects
Benefits of fixed-priced cooperation with a1qa
Predictable budget
A set price for a specific project or service allows our clients to feel more confident about future costs and mitigate overspending risks.
Less stress for clients
a1qa assumes full responsibility for running a project, which means that our clients can spend more time on other high-priority tasks.
Foreseeable timeframe
a1qa delivers QA activities in accordance with an agreed-upon timeline, which eliminates delays or missed deadlines.
Meticulous planning
a1qa discusses project goals, scope, and deliverables with our clients in advance, so they can be confident in project outcomes.
Help with requirements
Should we identify areas in requirements in need of refinement, we offer feedback and propose improvements during the estimation phase.
High transparency
Having a dedicated contact point with a1qa, clients are always informed about the project’s state. We ensure complete transparency and offer clients round-the-clock access to task progression and execution results.
Our fixed-price-based software testing stages
When initiating your testing project with a1qa, you can rest assured that technicalities and project administration are taken care of. From infrastructure setup to team ramp-up, we handle everything on your behalf.
Stage 1. Define scope
Together with the client, we clarify project requirements, scope, and deadlines, advising on the best testing solution.
Stage 2. Estimate costs
We thoroughly analyze the resources necessary to complete the project on time, as well as relevant project risks and come up with a comprehensive proposal to discuss with the client.
Stage 3. Select specialists
We form technical requirements for the team, select the candidates with the most experience in the clients’ field, assign and introduce a QA manager as the main point of contact with the client, and agree on the project’s start date.
Stage 4. Sign papers
We respect clients’ internal policies and sign an NDA, SLA, or other required agreements to ensure data safety and provide the expected level of service. In addition, we sign SoW and MSA with accurately described scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing.
Stage 5. Execute project
We delve into software specifics and requirements, create test strategy and documentation, and perform specified testing activities.
Stage 6. Provide deliverables
Regardless of the service provided, we create a detailed report with findings and analytics of testing results, detected issues, and software quality level. We track all defects in a bug-tracking system and attach screenshots and logs. If deliverables include technical aspects (e.g., source code, pipelines, configuration), we also create a knowledge transfer plan for the client’s team.
When to opt for fixed-priced-based testing
Limited budget
Your budget is fixed and there is no room for cost overruns, but you need to get the maximal value out of the provided QA services.
Innovation-driven projects
You have to implement new methodologies or practices, which is a challenging task. We can help you start small by doing a PoC with a predefined scope.
One-off testing
You need a one-time assessment of your software’s quality, especially performance and cybersecurity testing done by niche experts.
Independent pre-release testing
You want to release software to production but need a fresh perspective on its quality.
Strict deadlines
You need to ensure effective results delivery within a specified time frame.
What our clients say
Why a1qa?
20+ years of operation
We leverage a wide testing expertise, accumulated over two decades to ensure failsafe operation of diverse systems and platforms.
1,100+ QA specialists
We assign QA managers, architects, and engineers with the required competencies from our expansive talent pool to set up teams that help you meet your business goals on time.
Extensive technical knowledge
We nurture technology expertise in 10+ CoEs and R&Ds, craft in-house testing solutions, and advance QA experts’ competencies by developing practice-oriented courses in a proprietary QA Academy.
10+ industries covered
We have already delivered 1,500+ projects and can ensure flawless operation of software for telecom, IT and software development, BFSI, eHealth, eCommerce, eLearning, media and entertainment, and other industries.
High flexibility
We are highly responsive to clients’ needs and can start most projects within a two-week interval, joining the project at any stage, be it requirements testing or code development.
Business and operational benefits
We always care about our clients and go beyond their expectations. That’s why we don’t just test but also help accelerate time to market, lower operational expenditure, and boost customer experience.