Engagement options

Flexible ways to work with Hoodu.

Hoodu can engage at the point that is most useful — from early-stage strategy through to direct solution delivery.

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AI Opportunity Assessment

Not sure where to start? The Assessment is a fixed-price, time-bounded engagement that identifies practical AI use cases, assesses readiness, and defines the right next step — whether that is strategy, implementation support or solution delivery.

Hoodu role Advisor
01

AI Strategy & Advisory

For organisations that want to move from AI interest to a governed, prioritised strategy — with senior advisory from opportunity discovery through to roadmap and business case.

02

AI Implementation Support

For organisations running or commissioning an AI programme that needs independent architecture review, supplier assurance or delivery oversight.

03

AI Solution Delivery

For organisations that want Hoodu to design and deliver a bespoke AI-enabled solution directly — end-to-end, from scoping through to production.

Models

How Hoodu prices engagements.

Three models depending on the type and certainty of the work.

Fixed price

Scoped work with defined outputs

Used for assessments, reviews and delivery projects with clear requirements. Provides full cost certainty before the engagement begins.

Time & materials

Advisory work where scope evolves

Day-rate engagements for advisory and implementation support where the scope is open-ended. Invoiced monthly against agreed hours.

Retainer

Ongoing advisory or support

Fixed monthly fee for an agreed scope of availability. Used for ongoing AI strategy support, programme oversight or post-delivery maintenance. Typically £3,500 – £12,000 per month.

Commercial terms

Standard terms.

Applied to all engagements unless agreed otherwise in writing.

VAT All fees exclude VAT at the prevailing UK rate.
Payment 30 days from invoice.
Expenses Reasonable travel and accommodation at cost, agreed in advance.
Proposals Valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Sub-contractors Hoodu may engage trusted technical partners for delivery work. Hoodu retains full accountability to the client.
Scoping call Initial scoping conversation at no charge. No obligation to proceed.

Ready to discuss a specific engagement?

We'll confirm whether Hoodu can help and provide a written proposal before any work begins.

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