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Software Development Scope of Work Template

Created by:

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

[Sender.Company]

Prepared for:

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

[Client.Company]

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Prepared for: [Client.Company]

Prepared by: [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName] from [Sender.Company]

THIS SCOPE OF WORK (“SOW”) is entered into by and between [Client.Company] and

[Sender.Company] (“Service Provider”) pursuant to the parties’ Master Agreement dated [Document.CreatedDate].

Organization

Project Name: (Project.Name)

Company Name: [Sender.Company]

Point of Contact: [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

Phone: [Sender.Phone]

Email: [Sender.Email]

Company Mailing Address: [Sender.StreetAddress][Sender.City][Sender.State][Sender.PostalCode]

Date: [Document.CreatedDate]

Description of Services and/or Deliverables

The Service Provider will provide the following services:

(Write an overview of the software development services offered)

  • The goal of the software:

  • The objectives of this development project:

  • The problems it solves:

Deliverables

The Service Provider will be available to perform the following software development services, such as:

  • (List all the objectives)

Term/Schedule

One resource (person) will perform work as outlined below:

Functional Role:

Est. Start Date:

Est. Period of Performance:

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] may extend the period of performance upon two weeks advance notification in writing. In the case of an extension request to the period of performance, Service Provider may have to substitute the engagement of assigned personnel with another candidate with similar qualifications if the assigned personnel is unavailable. In such an event, [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] will have the ability to interview the candidate prior to placement.

Functional Requirements

The Service Provider, along with the Client, has identified that the project has the following functional requirements:

  • (List any functions required from the software being developed)

Non-Functional Requirements

The Service Provider, along with the Client, has identified that the project has the following non-functional requirements:

  • (List any non-functional requirements of the software being developed)

Assumptions

The [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] primary contact will work with the Service Provider to identify priorities, assign tasks and develop work estimates to ensure that the hours are applied appropriately.

The service provider will invoice for actual hours expended per month.

Additional staff will be contracted separately on a project-by-project basis.

All materials developed under this SoW are the property of [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName].

Travel costs (if any) will be billed to [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] at cost. Other Direct Costs (ODCs) will be invoiced at cost plus administrative burden.

Service Providers will be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Risks

The Service Provider has identified the following potential risks related to the project:

Risk:

Risk likelihood:

Risk Implication:

Proposed Solution:

Project Team

The team members that will be involved in this process are listed below:

Name:

Contact Email:

Responsibility:

These are the stakeholders involved in the project:

Name:

Contact Email:

Responsibility:

Price and Payment Schedule

The total Time and Materials (T&M) maximum amount or “not to exceed” (NTE) amount is (Maximum amount) plus pre-approved travel expenses and ODCs. The below table lists the estimated labor categories, rates, and estimates used to calculate the T&M costs for the effort.

Name

Price

QTY

Subtotal

Item 1

Description of first item

$35.00

5

$175.00

Item 2

Description of second item

$55.00

1

$55.00

Item 3

Description of third item

$200.00

1

$200.00

All travel, lodging, and entertainment expenses must be pre-approved by

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] in writing, and will be in addition to the above-stated NTE amount. At its option, [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] will book all travel and related expenses. Service Provider’s rates and prices do not include sales tax, and if such tax is applicable, it will be invoiced as a separate line item.

Invoice Schedule

Service Provider will invoice [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] on a monthly basis for actual hours expended.

In addition to the above, ODCs and pre-approved travel expenses will be billed as incurred.

Invoices shall be mailed to the following address:

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

[Client.Email]

Agreed and Accepted:

Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

[Sender.Title][Sender.Company]

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

[Client.Title][Client.Company]

Software Development Scope of Work Template

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Ensure the success of your next software development project by having a detailed scope of work document in place to guide you.

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FAQ

  • The key to developing a successful software SoW is in the details. You must plan the project carefully and be clear on all the deliverables required to complete the task. The more research and planning you do at the beginning, the better prepared you’ll be when developing the SoW. By having a detailed and well-planned scope of work in place, you can avoid any unnecessary delays or going over budget.

  • Your scope of work can vary according to each new development project. However, there are a few basics that’ll always be included. These sections can usually be adjusted or customized for your particular project. The sections that you’ll find in any well-written SoW are:

    • Project objectives

    • Deliverables

    • Schedule

    • Functional requirements

    • Non-functional requirements

    • Assumptions

    • Risks

    • Administrative details

  • When it comes to writing a software development scope of work, it’s a good idea to start by doing some research on the project. Identify the expected deliverables, how long it’ll take to complete the project, and the budget required. We recommend using a scope of work document for software development as our template already includes the required fields and helps you focus on answering important questions related to the project.

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