Local Service Aggregator Development

I am launching an end-to-end aggregator that gathers services and special offers from nearby professional providers— displays them in one central, easy-to-use platform. Core goal: give residents a quick way to browse local professionals and lock in an appointment without ever leaving the site or app. Each provider should have a profile, service list, real-time availability calendar, and secure booking workflow so users can pick a slot, confirm, and get instant confirmation. I need the full build from scratch: database architecture, business-facing dashboard, consumer-facing web UI (responsive), and a robust booking engine with automated email/SMS notifications. Clean code, intuitive UX, and scalability for future categories are must-haves. Payment gateway integration and location-based search are desirable bonuses if you can include them smoothly. Deliverables (acceptance criteria): • Fully functional platform deployed on my server/domain • Provider onboarding flow and calendar management working end to end • Consumer side lets a visitor select a service, choose an available time, and receive confirmation messages • Admin panel where I can oversee listings, bookings, and user accounts • Source code, documentation, and brief hand-over walkthrough I’m flexible on tech stack—Laravel, Node, Django, or similar with a modern front-end (React, Vue, or Angular) all fit—just outline why your choice suits a booking aggregator. Timelines, milestone suggestions, and examples of similar builds will help me decide quickly.