Public-service method guidance

How the beta phase works

Published by GOV.UK Service Manual.

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26 September 2026
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  1. GOV.UK beta guidance separates limited access from broader release so a team can learn and improve against success measures.

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    The stages of beta; What you need in place for beta; What to focus on during beta
    Editorial note
    Public-service stages do not prescribe startup rollout percentages, duration, or sample size.

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Available under the Open Government Licence unless stated otherwise. Public-service release stages are not universal startup rules.