Creative services are notoriously difficult to procure: variable pricing, unpredictable scope, multiple vendors, and no clear output metrics. TDS is designed to solve all of that — fixed monthly pricing, defined SLAs, single vendor, measurable output.
Most creative vendors are difficult to evaluate, manage, and hold accountable. TDS is specifically designed to work within procurement frameworks — transparent pricing, contractual SLAs, and measurable output performance.
TDS charges a fixed monthly subscription. There are no project fees, no hourly overruns, and no scope change costs. Every deliverable — unlimited briefs and revisions — is included in the subscription price. The monthly invoice is identical every month unless you change your subscription tier.
TDS commits to defined turnaround SLAs in the service agreement: 48 business hours for standard production assets, with specific timelines for complex deliverables. SLA performance is tracked and reported monthly — giving procurement a clear record of vendor performance against agreed standards.
TDS covers the full range of creative services under one contract — replacing multiple agencies, freelancers, and production vendors. Consolidation reduces procurement overhead, simplifies vendor management, and enables genuine cost comparison against the previous multi-vendor model.
Monthly output reports provide auditable data: deliverables produced, turnaround performance, revision cycles, and cost-per-asset. These metrics enable procurement teams to assess vendor value objectively and benchmark against alternative creative sourcing models.
TDS engagements operate under a standard MSA covering IP ownership, confidentiality, SLA definitions, data handling, and termination terms. The agreement includes a 30-day cancellation clause. Enterprise clients can request custom contract terms, additional compliance schedules, or DPA provisions.
TDS operates month-to-month with 30 days cancellation notice. There are no annual commitment requirements, no exit penalties, and no minimum billing obligations beyond the current month. This reduces procurement risk significantly versus agency retainers with 6–12 month minimum terms.
Procurement teams evaluating creative services vendors typically compare TDS against design agencies, freelancer platforms, and in-house hiring. Here is the objective comparison.
| Evaluation Criterion | Design Agency | Freelancer Platform | In-House Team | TDS DaaS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per-project / hourly | Per-project / hourly | Fixed headcount | Fixed monthly |
| Scope creep risk | High | High | Medium | None |
| Contractual SLAs | Rarely | No | Internal only | Yes — contractual |
| Output metrics / reporting | Limited | No | Internal only | Monthly reports |
| Vendor consolidation | Partial | No | N/A | Full scope, single vendor |
| Exit flexibility | 6–12 month minimum | Per-project only | Redundancy cost | 30 days notice |
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