Collaboration Models
10 engagement structures for client delivery
CM-01
Fixed-Scope Project
- When to use
- Defined deliverables, finite timeline.
- Commercials
- Milestone-based fixed fee.
- Ownership
- Sanmig delivers; client signs off per milestone.
CM-02
Time & Materials
- When to use
- Evolving scope, exploratory work.
- Commercials
- Hourly/daily rate cards.
- Ownership
- Shared backlog; client prioritises weekly.
CM-03
Retainer (Run/Operate)
- When to use
- Ongoing run-state operations.
- Commercials
- Monthly retainer + utilisation cap.
- Ownership
- Sanmig operates; client owns decisions.
CM-04
DPO-as-a-Service
- When to use
- Outsourced DPO function.
- Commercials
- Monthly retainer.
- Ownership
- Sanmig acts as named DPO under charter.
CM-05
Embedded Pod
- When to use
- Dedicated multi-disciplinary squad.
- Commercials
- Monthly pod fee.
- Ownership
- Pod embedded with client product/eng.
CM-06
Platform Subscription (SaaS)
- When to use
- Self-serve tooling.
- Commercials
- Per-month per-tier.
- Ownership
- Sanmig hosts; client operates.
CM-07
Co-Build (JV)
- When to use
- Joint product or sectoral playbook.
- Commercials
- Revenue share or equity.
- Ownership
- Shared IP under JV agreement.
CM-08
Channel Partner
- When to use
- Sanmig delivers via partner front.
- Commercials
- Partner margin model.
- Ownership
- Partner owns client; Sanmig white-labels.
CM-09
Audit / Assurance
- When to use
- Independent third-party assurance.
- Commercials
- Fixed audit fee.
- Ownership
- Sanmig independent; reports to board/regulator.
CM-10
Training & Certification
- When to use
- Capability building.
- Commercials
- Per-seat or per-cohort.
- Ownership
- Sanmig delivers; client attests.