A programme should leave you with more than a demonstration.
The scope should define the system, the evidence, the integration and the operating responsibility. Ownership, access to code, dependencies and handover need to be explicit in the agreement.
Scope, sequencing and fees depend on the question and the work required. The first conversation is a way to understand those conditions.
For relevant Australian context, the National AI Centre’s implementation guidance addresses accountability, evaluation, oversight and supply-chain responsibilities. The Hosting Certification Framework explains ownership and control considerations within its government hosting scope.