White label development for digital agencies

White label software development is a service in which an external engineering partner builds software, features or integrations for a company to offer under its own brand. The scope can range from a defined workstream to a larger engagement, including custom software development services and mobile app development services.

The start date depends on the scope, required skills and team availability. The timeframes below are indicative and should be confirmed with the delivery team for each engagement.

UKAD reviews the goals, confirmed requirements, existing technology and integrations. Open questions and assumptions are listed separately, so the agency can see what is defined and what still needs clarification. If the brief needs more detail, business analysis, MVP & proof of concept can help clarify the requirements before a proposal is prepared.

Pricing may be fixed for a clearly defined scope, based on time and materials when requirements can evolve, or arranged as a recurring allocation for ongoing work.

Yes. UKAD can start with a pilot or an MVP with a clearly defined outcome. The work can expand as the agency’s needs change.

Depending on the role and availability, UKAD can provide a specialist on a part-time basis. The agency and UKAD confirm the required allocation, responsibilities and duration before work begins.

UKAD reviews the change with the agency and explains its effect on effort, priorities and timing. The agency can then agree with the client whether to adjust the plan or schedule the request for a later phase.

UKAD uses architecture and code reviews, automated and manual testing, and CI/CD as part of its engineering practices. Dedicated QA support can be included depending on the project.

Ownership, intellectual property rights and handover of project deliverables are defined in the agreement with your agency. Pre-existing components and reusable tools remain with their original owners. Third-party software remains subject to its applicable licence terms.

Yes. UKAD can work under an NDA. Before sharing the client’s name or project details, the agency and UKAD should agree in writing on confidentiality, whether UKAD will be introduced to the end client or join calls, and whether UKAD may refer to the engagement publicly.

The agency remains the client’s main point of contact. UKAD joins direct client communication only as agreed for the engagement and keeps your team informed through the agreed channel.