GDS Delivery Packages
The Mindwave team have put together three user centred delivery packages to assist non government clients in aligning with the trusted digital design standards created by the UK Government.
Mindwave endeavours to adhere to the GDS standards whenever possible in order to maintain industry recognised standards and promote best practice.

Light GDS package
This option gets your product out there quickly – it involves less research and fewer iterations. You’ll still get a fully thought through solution and will be involved all the way through. There are no reports available in this package.

Standard GDS package
The standard package is the most popular. It includes one of Mindwave’s sought after Discovery Reports following at least 2 weeks of research – including engagement activities with your stakeholders.

Premium GDS package
The premium package provides everything you will need to pass GDS assessments, from Discovery through to Live. Mindwave will conduct thorough user research iterating continuously throughout the project. You’ll get a minimum of a Discovery and an Alpha report, with more available if required.
GDS delivery packages in more detail
- Light package
- POPULARStandard package
- Premium package
Light package |
POPULAR
Standard package | Premium package | |
Small to medium projects that require little research | Projects following a user-centred design approach | GDS to the letter - including optional assessments | |
Discovery phase | 1 sprint | 1-2 sprints | Minimum 2 sprints |
Discovery report | |||
Alpha phase | Up to 2 sprints | Up to 2 sprints | Minimum 2 sprints |
Alpha report | |||
Alpha iterations | 1 round of amends | 2 rounds of amends | 5 rounds of amends |
Beta sprints | Up to 3 sprints | Up to 5 sprints | As required |
Beta report | Optional | ||
Project summary report | Optional | ||
Live hosting | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Live reporting | FeatureOptional | ||
Content management system | |||
Support & maintenance included | Up to 1 month | Up to 3 months | Up to 1 year |