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AI Readiness Assessment · £8,000 · Fixed Price · 4 Weeks

Understand where AI can create real value in your business

A structured, expert-led assessment for leadership teams that need a clear view of AI readiness, delivery risk, and what to do next. Across strategy, data, technology, governance, people, and operating model.

Transparent pricing. No generic survey. No vague recommendations. Just a grounded view of where you are, what is holding you back, and how to move forward.

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Founded by practitioners with 60+ years of combined experience across enterprise architecture, data platforms, AI delivery, product leadership, security, and operational transformation.

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The Framework

Six dimensions that matter

Most companies do not struggle with AI because of a lack of interest. They struggle because strategy, data, technology, governance, skills, and execution are not aligned. We assess each of these through structured interviews, technical review, and evidence-based scoring, so you get an honest view of what is ready, what is not, and where the real constraints sit.

Strategy & Leadership Alignment

How clear is your AI ambition, and is leadership aligned on where value should come from? We assess strategic clarity, executive sponsorship, prioritisation, and how well AI is linked to real business outcomes.

Data Foundations

Is your data usable for AI in practice, not just in theory? We assess data quality, accessibility, structure, ownership, and the pipelines needed to support analytics, automation, and AI use cases.

Technology & Integration

Can your current stack support AI securely and at scale? We review platform readiness, tooling, cloud and integration constraints, and the practicality of deploying AI into your existing environment.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

Are the right guardrails in place? We assess governance, security, compliance considerations, model risk, data controls, and decision-making accountability.

Skills, Capability & Adoption

Does your organisation have the capability to make AI useful? We assess current skills, delivery capacity, change readiness, training needs, and where capability gaps will slow execution.

Delivery & Operational Readiness

Can you move from pilots to repeatable delivery? We assess deployment processes, monitoring, feedback loops, and the operational conditions needed to sustain AI in production.

What You Receive

Five outputs designed for action, not shelfware

Every deliverable is designed to help leadership teams make decisions, align stakeholders, and move forward with confidence.

Executive Summary

Sample Output

62%

Overall Score

Established

Solid foundations with gaps to address

Key Findings

Strong executive sponsorship and clear AI ambition
Data silos limiting cross-functional AI use cases
Governance framework needs formalisation
Skills gap in MLOps and production deployment
Our Process

Four Weeks to Clarity

A focused engagement designed to give you a reliable view of where you stand without dragging on for months.

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Week 1

Discovery & Alignment

We begin with a working session to understand your context, ambitions, concerns, stakeholders, and success criteria. This ensures the assessment is grounded in your business, not a generic maturity template.

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Weeks 2-3

Evidence-Based Assessment

We run interviews, technical review, and structured analysis across all six dimensions. We look beyond stated ambition and assess the real conditions for AI delivery.

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Week 3

Synthesis & Prioritisation

We bring the findings together into a clear view of strengths, gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities. Every recommendation is grounded in evidence and shaped around practical next steps.

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Week 4

Executive Readout

We present the findings, walk through the roadmap, answer questions, and help you align on what should happen next.

Maturity Model

The AI Maturity Curve

We map your organisation against a five-level AI maturity model, but the real value is not the label. It is understanding what is preventing progress, what is already in place, and what needs to happen next.

Vendor Agnostic

Objective recommendations based on fit, not commission. We focus on your business outcomes, not licensing quotas.

Senior-Led

No juniors learning on your budget. Direct access to experienced practitioners who understand both technology and operating model change.

1

Ad Hoc

No formal AI strategy. Isolated experiments with no coordination.

2

Aware

AI interest exists. Some pilots underway but limited governance.

3

Defined

Clear strategy and roadmap. Data foundations being established.

4

Managed

AI in production. Governance, monitoring, and scaling in place.

5

Optimised

AI embedded across the business. Continuous improvement and innovation.

The assessment determines where you sit on this curve — and how to move forward.

Fixed Price Engagement

One price. One focused engagement. No surprises.

A fixed-price, expert-led engagement for leadership teams.

£8,000

plus VAT

  • Discovery and alignment workshop with key stakeholders
  • Full assessment across six dimensions
  • Capability heatmap and constraint analysis
  • Prioritised roadmap with practical next steps
  • Executive readout and discussion session

No hidden fees. No variable billing. No bloated consulting team.

Secure Your Assessment
Is This For You?

Is this assessment right for you?

This is designed for leadership teams that are serious about AI and need a grounded view of where they are, what is missing, and what to do next.

Your leadership team knows AI matters, but needs a clearer view of where to focus

You have run pilots or experiments, but progress has stalled or failed to scale

Your board is asking for a credible plan, not just enthusiasm

You are considering investment and need to prioritise properly

You want an independent view before committing to platforms, partners, or large programmes

You need to understand both opportunity and risk before moving further

Why 1Digit

We do not look at AI in isolation.

Our perspective combines strategy, enterprise architecture, data, product, security, governance, and delivery. That matters because most AI programmes do not succeed or fail on the model. They succeed or fail on the surrounding business conditions.

Our team has led AI, data, and architecture programmes across FTSE 250 companies, NHS trusts, and high-growth technology firms. We built 1Digit to bring that enterprise-grade experience to organisations that need clarity, not another generic consultancy.

What sets us apart:

Broad experience across data platforms, AI products, enterprise systems, and governance
A practical view of what it takes to move from interest and pilots to real delivery
Vendor-neutral recommendations based on fit, not commission
Senior-led engagement from people who understand both technology and operating model change
Clear outputs designed to support decisions, not just generate discussion

Start the conversation

Book a 30-minute introduction call to discuss your goals and see if the assessment is right for you.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the assessment take?
The engagement runs over four weeks from kick-off to executive readout. It is designed to be thorough enough to be credible, but focused enough to avoid months of delay.
Who needs to be involved from our side?
Typically 6 to 10 stakeholders across leadership, technology, data, operations, and relevant business areas. Most people will only need to commit a few hours across the engagement.
Is the £8,000 price fixed?
Yes. The full engagement is fixed at £8,000 and includes discovery, assessment, analysis, and executive readout. There are no hidden fees.
What if we already have an AI strategy?
That is often where the assessment becomes most valuable. We help validate the strategy, identify blind spots, and test whether the organisation is actually ready to deliver against it.
Do you only work with large enterprises?
No. The assessment is designed for organisations that are serious about AI, from mid-market companies to large enterprises. The approach scales to your context.
What happens after the assessment?
You receive the full deliverables pack and can act on it independently. If you want support with implementation afterwards, we can discuss that separately, but there is no obligation.