FORESIGHT WORKS LTD

Foresight

Foresight is a predictive project delivery platform that transforms complex schedule data into actionable intelligence, enabling teams to anticipate risk, align stakeholders, and deliver mission-critical programmes on time and within budget.

Features

• Real-time progress reporting
• Predictive schedule and risk analysis
• Portfolio-level performance reports
• Change analysis tracking
• Schedule quality assurance checks
• Scenario and impact simulation
• QSRA and Risk Register
• Run rate and resource analysis
• Secure data management and audit trail
• Role-based access control

Benefits

• Improve programme assurance with predictive early-warning insights
• Reduce delivery risk through data-driven decision support
• Enhance transparency across projects and stakeholders
• Cut reporting time with real-time automation
• Manage schedule changes proactively before they impact delivery
• Strengthen governance with a single, auditable data source
• Increase delivery confidence and schedule accuracy
• Align teams and contractors around shared priorities
• Scale oversight without increasing administrative workload
• Deliver public programmes on time and within budget

• Education pricing available
• Free trial available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at ifk@foresight.works. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

188369687707187

Contact

Irena fradin klug
07882049778
ifk@foresight.works

About your service

• Service categories:

  Application Development and Deployment

  AI platforms

  AI software services

  • Forecast AI Software Services
• Multi cloud support: No

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: No
• Cloud deployment model:
  • Public cloud
  • Private cloud
• Service constraints: No
• System requirements: Web Browser: Chrome/Edge/Safari

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes
• Support response times: Incident response times: FSW will investigate any reported critical incident within 24-72 hours (service tier depends), and will aim to fix it as soon as possible thereafter. If the incident cannot be fixed by us (e.g. internal IT issue), we will inform the customer accordingly. ; Customer can report and track tickets via online Helpdesk system
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: None or don’t know
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: Support Levels; ; We offer three support levels — Bronze, Silver, and Gold — designed to match different operational needs and response priorities.; ; Bronze provides essential coverage with a 99.0% service availability and incident response within 48 hours for critical issues (H1) and 72 hours for others (H2). It includes up to 2 hours of monthly Customer Success support and full access to our online Helpdesk.; ; Silver enhances support with 99.5% availability, faster incident response (24 hours for H1, 48 hours for H2), up to 4 hours of monthly Customer Success assistance, and the ability to submit feature requests.; ; Gold delivers premium support with 99.5% availability, priority handling of incidents (24-hour H1, 48-hour H2), up to 8 hours of Customer Success time, and scheduled phone support. Customers can also provide non-binding feature suggestions for future development.; ; Pricing scales by support level, with Bronze as the base tier and Gold as the premium option. All customers benefit from a dedicated Customer Success team, while Gold-level clients may also receive access to a Technical Account Manager or Cloud Support Engineer for strategic guidance.
• Support available to third parties: No

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: Foresight Works provides a structured, secure onboarding process to help users start using the service quickly and confidently.; ; Implementation and Setup Support; ; Each customer receives guided onboarding with assistance from the Foresight Customer Success and Technical teams.; ; Administrators are supported in setting up user accounts, roles, and permissions through the web console.; ; API users are given access to the sandbox environment and API documentation to begin integration testing safely.; ; Configuration of SSO (Microsoft Azure AD) and other security controls is supported during setup to align with the customer’s IT policies.; ; Training and Resources; ; Comprehensive user guides, training materials, and API documentation are provided through the secure customer portal.; ; Optional live onboarding sessions and workshops can be delivered remotely to help teams understand workflows, dashboards, and reporting.; ; Ongoing Support; ; The Foresight Support Portal offers 24/7 ticket submission, FAQs, and technical documentation.; ; Dedicated account managers assist enterprise clients with continuous adoption and configuration.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats:
  • HTML
  • PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: At the end of a contract, Foresight Works enables users to securely extract all data in compliance with both its Master Software Agreement (MSA) and internal security policies.; ; Under the MSA’s Confidentiality and Disclosure clause, the company must promptly destroy, erase, or return all client data and information upon contract termination or at the client’s request.; ; Data extraction process:; ; Customers can export all project data and analytics outputs via the Foresight API or administration console in open formats (CSV, JSON, XLSX).; ; On request, Foresight’s technical team provides a full encrypted data export (AES-256) through a secure transfer method before data deletion.; ; Only authorised administrators may initiate or approve data extraction to maintain compliance with Data Protection Act 2018 and ISO 27001 standards.; ; Following extraction, Foresight securely deletes all client data from its systems in accordance with the Record and Data Retention Policy and GDPR requirements.; ; This ensures customers retain full ownership and access to their information at contract end, with all data handling governed by the MSA and Foresight’s certified security framework.
• End-of-contract process: At the end of the contract, Foresight Works follows a secure, structured offboarding process in line with its Master Software Agreement (MSA). Customers receive prior notice before contract renewal or termination (12-month term, three-month notice). Before expiry, users can export all project and analytics data through the Foresight API or administration console in open formats (CSV, JSON, XLSX).; ; Upon written request, Foresight Works will securely return or delete all client data in accordance with the MSA’s Confidentiality and Disclosure clause. All access credentials and API tokens are disabled after confirmation of successful data retrieval. A certificate of deletion can be provided on request, following GDPR and ISO 27001-aligned procedures.; ; Included in the contract price:; – Platform and API access (per-user subscription); – AWS hosting and 99.5% uptime; – Microsoft AD SSO integration; – Gold-level customer support and helpdesk access; – Data export through API or admin console; ; Additional costs (if required):; – Assisted or large-scale data exports; – Extended post-contract access for migration; – Bespoke integrations or feature requests; ; This ensures a secure, transparent, and fully compliant end-of-contract process that gives customers complete control over their data.
• Documentation accessibility standard: None or don’t know
• How the documentation is accessible: Foresight Works ensures that all onboarding and offboarding documentation is secure, accessible, and compliant with open standards.; ; Documentation is available through the Foresight Customer Portal in HTML format, allowing users to view it directly in a web browser without additional software.; ; Key documents — such as onboarding checklists, user setup guides, and offboarding procedures — can also be downloaded as PDFs for offline use or record-keeping.; ; Access is role-based: administrators can view and manage full onboarding/offboarding materials, while end users see only relevant sections (e.g., login, MFA setup, and data access policies).; ; All documents are version-controlled and maintained under the company’s Document and Record Control Policy, ensuring accuracy and traceability.; ; Updates or new guidance are communicated through the secure customer support portal and email notifications.; ; This approach provides a balance of security, accessibility, and compliance — allowing users and administrators to access the right information in open, government-compatible formats (HTML and PDF) while maintaining ISO 27001–aligned control over document integrity and confidentiality.

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Chrome
  • Safari
• Application to install: No
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: Foresight Mobile web supports views for all the scheduled activities, searching and updating activities, and uploading files and photos from the device.; The Desktop web version supports all views and full functionality.
• Service interface: No
• User support accessibility: None or don’t know
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: Foresight Works provides a secure, cloud-based API that enables customers to integrate and automate project data between their internal systems and the Foresight SaaS platform.; ; Users can set up API access through the Foresight Admin Console, where administrators generate and manage tokens linked to their organisation’s account. The API uses OAuth 2.0 authentication and supports Microsoft Azure AD Single Sign-On (SSO). Role-based access control ensures only authorised users can configure or modify access.; ; Through the API, users can import project schedules, update metadata, retrieve analytics, and automate data synchronisation. All API activities are logged and monitored, and versioned endpoints allow safe testing before production use.; ; Users cannot alter application logic, infrastructure, or machine-learning models, nor can they perform direct database operations or modify security configurations. Access is limited to their own tenancy, with rate limiting and encryption (TLS 1.2+) enforced.; ; The API operates within Foresight Works’ ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus–certified environment, hosted on AWS and protected by Cloudflare WAF. This ensures secure, auditable integration without compromising system integrity or other customers’ data.
• API documentation: Yes
• API documentation formats: Other
• API sandbox or test environment: Yes
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: What can be customised; ; Project structures and data models: users can define project hierarchies, naming conventions, and metadata fields to align with internal workflows.; ; Dashboards and analytics views: customers can configure visual reports, filters, and KPIs relevant to their projects.; ; User roles and permissions: administrators can assign and modify access levels using the built-in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system.; ; Integrations: via the Foresight API, users can connect to internal systems (e.g., scheduling, ERP, or document management tools).; ; Notifications and alerts: thresholds and automated alerts can be tailored per project or user group.; ; How users can customise; ; Through the web administration console for configuration of projects, permissions, and dashboards.; ; Through the Foresight API to automate data imports, analytics queries, or reporting customisation.; ; Through the support portal, where customers can request additional configuration or feature enablement.; ; Who can customise; ; Tenant administrators: full control over configuration, user management, and integrations.; ; Standard users: limited to data-level or dashboard customisation within assigned permissions.; ; All customisation actions are logged and monitored in accordance with Foresight.Works’ Logging and Monitoring Policy and ISO 27001 security framework

Scaling

• Independence of resources: By applying common availability and scalability measures, such as load balancing, virtual and physical resource isolation, Network-level Isolation via VPN, Data Isolation and Access Control based RBAC authorization. And quality of service (QoS) via Resource Governance and quotas on CPU, memory, network and disk utilization.

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: Usage metrics include user logins, user events tracking. ; ; Servers utilization metrics include CPU, memory, network and disk space, server errors log.
• Reporting types: Reports on request
• Resource tagging: Yes
• FOCUS resource tagging: No

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Security Clearance (SC)

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations:
  • United Kingdom
  • European Economic Area (EEA)
  • Other locations
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 4.0)
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: ‘IT Health Check’ performed by a CREST-approved service provider
• Protecting data at rest:
  • Physical access control, complying with CSA CCM v4.0
  • Physical access control, complying with SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
  • Encryption of all physical media
  • Scale, obfuscating techniques, or data storage sharding
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Equipment disposal approach: Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001
• Data sanitisation type:
  • Deleted data can’t be directly accessed / Cryptographic Erasure
  • Data Erasure
  • Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation / Secure Erase

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: Users can securely export their data at any time via the Foresight platform or by requesting assistance from our support team. Data is provided in open, machine-readable formats such as CSV, XLSX or JSON. At contract end, Foresight.Works returns all customer data in the agreed format and location, following ISO 27001 and UK Government Cloud Security Principles. Once the customer confirms receipt, all copies are securely deleted and certified within 24 hours, in line with our Data Protection and Cloud-Based Computing Policies, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Data export formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data export formats:
  • Jpg
  • Pptx
  • Xlsx
  • Xer
• Data import formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data import formats:
  • XER
  • Xslx (user actions)
  • MPP

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks:
  • Private network or public sector network
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
• Data protection within supplier network:
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: Foresight.Works guarantees a minimum 99.5% service availability across its SaaS platform, excluding planned maintenance windows, which are notified to customers at least 48 hours in advance. The platform is hosted on AWS and Microsoft Azure, both of which provide geographically redundant infrastructure, automated failover, and continuous load balancing to ensure high resilience and performance.; ; All service components are monitored in real time through automated systems that track uptime, performance, and security metrics. Alerts and recovery mechanisms are built into the environment to support continuous operations and meet recovery time (RTO) and recovery point (RPO) objectives aligned with ISO 27001, CSA CCM v4.0, and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.; ; If the guaranteed availability level is not achieved in a given billing period, customers receive service credits or proportional fee adjustments as set out in the Master Service Agreement (MSA). Foresight.Works provides regular SLA performance reports or ad hoc summaries upon request.; ; Annual business continuity and disaster recovery exercises validate our ability to sustain services during unplanned events. These measures, supported by our ISO-certified partners, ensure that Foresight.Works consistently delivers a secure, resilient, and highly available service to all customers.
• Approach to resilience: Foresight Works implements a robust, automated backup and recovery framework to protect customer data and maintain service continuity. All data is hosted within AWS and Microsoft Azure environments, which are certified under ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27701, and CSA CCM v4.0.; ; Data is backed up using encrypted storage replication across multiple geographic regions to ensure redundancy and rapid recovery in the event of hardware failure, data corruption, or accidental deletion. Backups are performed daily, verified for integrity, and retained according to contractual and compliance requirements defined in the Record and Data Retention Policy.; ; Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) are defined and maintained in line with industry best practice, typically ensuring data can be restored within four hours of an incident. Backup encryption follows AES-256 standards, and cryptographic keys are securely managed via AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and Azure Key Vault.; ; Foresight Works conducts annual disaster recovery and business continuity tests to validate recovery procedures, as part of its ISO 27001 ISMS and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Detailed backup, recovery, and continuity documentation is available to clients upon request.
• Outage reporting: Foresight Works uses a proactive, automated monitoring and notification system to identify and report service outages in real time. All critical infrastructure components—applications, APIs, network endpoints, and databases—are continuously monitored using performance management tools integrated with AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor.; ; In the event of an outage or service degradation, alerts are immediately generated and escalated to Foresight Works’ Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Incident Response Team. Customers are notified via email alerts and status updates published through the customer service portal. The system automatically categorises incidents by severity, ensuring prioritised remediation and transparent communication throughout the event lifecycle.; ; Customers can also access uptime and incident metrics through regular SLA reports or via API integration upon request. Service performance and historical uptime statistics are made available for audit and compliance reviews.; ; Post-incident, a root cause analysis (RCA) is completed, and a summary report is shared with affected clients outlining corrective actions and preventive measures. Foresight Works adheres to ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 controls, ensuring consistent incident handling, business continuity, and resilience across all service environments.

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication:
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Username or password
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Foresight Works restricts management and support access using role-based access control (RBAC), enforced through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and secure VPN connections. Administrative interfaces are accessible only from authorised corporate networks and through devices managed under endpoint security policies.; ; Support staff access is logged, time-bound, and granted on least privilege principles. All actions within management consoles and support tools are monitored and auditable under the Logging and Monitoring Policy.; ; Access permissions are reviewed quarterly by the Information Security Manager, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, CSA CCM v4.0, and Cyber Essentials Plus controls.
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Management access authentication:
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users have access to real-time audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users receive audit information on a regular basis
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• How long system logs are stored for: At least 12 months

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards:
  • CSA CSM version 4.0
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • Other
• Other security governance standards: Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27017 (Cloud Security), ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management), NIST SP 800-53 (Security Controls), and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management). Foresight Works’ governance framework also aligns with UK GDPR, the NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and the CSA STAR program.
• Information security policies and processes: Foresight Works operates a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. The ISMS framework covers all areas of security governance, including access control, incident management, secure development, data protection, and supplier relationships.; ; Core policies include the Information Security Policy, Data Protection Policy, Access Control Procedure, Incident Response and Breach Policy, Logging and Monitoring Policy, and Clear Desk and Screen Policy. These are reviewed annually or following significant changes to technology or regulations.; ; Security oversight is led by the Information Security Manager, who reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the Executive Board. Compliance with policies is monitored through internal audits, penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and risk assessments.; ; All employees and contractors receive mandatory annual security awareness training, and access to systems is governed by least privilege and multi-factor authentication controls.; ; Policy adherence is reinforced through automated compliance monitoring, regular reporting, and board-level review. Foresight Works’ governance aligns with ISO 27017 (Cloud Security), ISO 27701 (Privacy Management), Cyber Essentials Plus, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles.
• Software Security Code of Practice: Yes

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
• Configuration and change management approach: Configuration and change management approach; ; Foresight Works follows a formal Change Control Procedure aligned with ISO 27001 and CSA CCM v4.0. All configuration changes are logged, reviewed, and approved by authorised personnel via a central ticketing system.; ; Service components are tracked throughout their lifecycle using version control and configuration management tools. Changes undergo security and impact assessments before implementation and are tested in staging environments.; ; Automated monitoring ensures post-deployment validation and rollback capability. All changes are reviewed quarterly to maintain compliance, minimise risk, and ensure service integrity.
• Vulnerability management type: Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
• Vulnerability management approach: Foresight Works continuously monitors and assesses threats using automated vulnerability scanning tools, penetration testing, and intelligence feeds from NCSC, OWASP, and vendor advisories. Potential vulnerabilities are evaluated based on severity and business impact.; ; Critical patches are deployed within 24–48 hours, with medium-risk updates implemented within scheduled maintenance cycles. All updates are tested in staging environments prior to production release.; ; Remediation activities are tracked through the ISMS, and verified post-deployment. Regular audits, external penetration tests, and monthly reviews ensure continuous improvement and compliance with ISO 27001 and CSA CCM v4.0
• Protective monitoring type: Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
• Protective monitoring approach: Foresight Works identifies potential compromises through continuous monitoring using AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and a centralised SIEM platform that analyses event logs, user activity, and network traffic.; ; Alerts are automatically escalated to the Information Security Manager and Incident Response Team for triage and containment. Incidents are categorised by severity and managed following the Incident Response and Breach Policy.; ; Critical incidents receive immediate attention, with a target response time under one hour. Root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented to prevent recurrence and ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and CSA CCM v4.0.
• Incident management type: Complies with a recognised standard, for example, CSA CCM v4.0 or ISO/IEC 27035:2011 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
• Incident management approach: Foresight Works maintains predefined incident response procedures for security, service, and data events. Users can report incidents via the support portal, dedicated security email, or automated monitoring alerts.; ; All incidents are logged and categorised by severity in the central Incident Management System, which notifies the Information Security Manager for triage and escalation.; ; Incident reports include event details, timeline, impact analysis, and corrective actions. Clients receive formal incident summaries and root cause reports within agreed SLAs. Regular reviews ensure process effectiveness and alignment with ISO 27001, ISO 27035, and Cyber Essentials Plus requirements.
• Post-quantum cryptography secure: No

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Independent review of processes (for example CESG CPA Build Standard, ISO/IEC 27034, ISO/IEC 27001 or CSA CCM v4.0)

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: No

Pricing

• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: Yes
• Description of free trial: First month free when customer sign up for a minimum of two years.

Discount percentage by annual call-off contract value (excluding VAT)

• Less than £250,000: 0%
• Between £250,000 and £500,000: 10%
• Between £500,001 and £1,000,000: 20%
• Between £1,000,001 and £2,500,000: 30%
• Between £2,500,001 and £5,000,000: 40%
• Over £5,000,001: 50%

Non-mandatory Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: The Standards Institution of Israel
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: Thursday 8 April 2021
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification covers Foresight Works’ IT Operations Department related to the development and services of its mega projects management platform. All core SaaS operations, hosting, data protection, and support functions are included under the certified Information Security Management System.; Activities outside of IT operations—such as marketing, external consultancy, or non-technical administrative functions—are not within the certification’s defined scope.
• ISO 28000:2022 certification: No
• ISO 9001 certification: No
• Quality management systems (QMS): Yes
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Please provide your Cyber Essentials Certificate Number: 5a402a60-fac8-470c-a876-13cd783f2dd2
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Please provide your Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate Number: 1eef9a15-e270-490f-9e0a-505734a936a6
• Other security certifications: Yes
• Any other security certifications:
  • ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Best Practices
  • ISO/IEC 27701:2019

Social value

• Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery:

  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 1: Fair work: That offers fair wages and good working conditions. Help people get a job, stay in work, and progress in their careers, with good employment opportunities across the country. Notes: Where there is a large proportion of labour costs in the contract, commercial teams should consider MAC in Outcome 1 as a priority

    • New or retained jobs on the contract workforce in the relevant area that meet the criteria set out in MAC 1b, 1c and 1d
    • New apprenticeships on the contract workforce in the relevant area that meet the criteria set out in MAC 1b
    • Providing opportunities for, and measuring and monitoring of, staff workforce conditions over time, including employee engagement, involvement in decision-making and satisfaction and adapting to any changes in the results, with clear processes for acting on issues identified
    • Plans to engage the contract workforce in deciding the most important workplace issues to address
    • Ensuring new workers are informed of their right to join a trade union
    • Monitoring of employee engagement rates (by protected characteristic) and, where necessary, the development of actions to ensure all voices are heard across the diversity of the workforce
    • Employment contracts that reflect actual hours worked; steps taken to ensure employees understand their contracts and have the ability to review and adjust them if actual hours regularly exceed contracted hours
    • Activities that support an environment where staff are educated about, and feel empowered to, address their physical wellbeing
    • Activities that support an environment where staff are educated about and feel empowered to report and address bullying and harassment
    • Activities to cascade good practice on fair working conditions throughout the supply chain
    • Offer a pay and leave entitlement to all eligible staff who become kinship carers, ideally equivalent to statutory adoption pay and leave
    • Payment of more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (as appropriate) to the contract workforce
    • Monitoring and reporting of gender and ethnicity pay gaps and plans to address them where necessary
    • Entitlement to sick pay for the contract workforce, with provision in place for any staff who do not meet the earnings threshold for statutory sick pay, payment of sick pay from day one of absence and payment of staff on the contract workforce who are off sick a replacement income of 100% of their usual earnings for as long as possible
    • Plans for an appropriate income replacement policy for staff who are required to spend time away from work to care for a sick dependent or close relative
    • Understanding of in-work progression issues affecting the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors
    • Measures to support in-work progression to help people in the contract workforce, to move into higher paid work by developing new skills relevant to the contract
    • Support for the contract workforce by providing career advice, and providing opportunities for staff working on the contract with in-work progression career development into known skills shortages or high growth areas
    • Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
    • Volunteering opportunities for staff
    • Understanding of the modern slavery risks and issues affecting the market, industry, sector or country (of origin or of source) relevant to the contract, and the workforce in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key subcontractors
    • Measures to identify, mitigate and manage modern slavery risks relating to the contract and how these will be implemented
    • Outline policies and practices to be applied to or put in place for the contract to mitigate and manage modern slavery risks, including: Pre-employment checks, recruitment practices. Workplace conditions, safeguarding plans and processes in place and regular monitoring with relevant groups considered, which may include sampling
    • How these flow down the supply chain and are monitored Illustrative examples include reporting, site visits, audits, etc.
    • How to ensure business decisions re: price/cost, short lead times, payment timescales do not create modern slavery risks in the supply chain
    • How the supplier will work with NGOs, trade unions or other businesses to address modern slavery risk
    • Means of influencing staff, suppliers, customers, communities and/or any other appropriate stakeholders with respect to modern slavery risks relating to the contract

  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

    • Understanding of employment and relevant skills issues, and of the education and training issues relating to the contract. Illustrative examples: demographics, skills shortages, new opportunities in high growth sectors, geographic/local community and skills/employment challenges
    • Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
    • Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering
    • Delivery of apprenticeships, supported internships and T Level industry placement opportunities (Level 2, 3 and 4+) in relation to the contract

  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 3: Resilient, innovative and flexible supply chains: Support economic growth through enabling resilient businesses, opportunities for small businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises

    • Understanding of the types of businesses in the market and the level of participation by new businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutuals
    • Activities to identify opportunities to open up sub-contracts under the prime contract to a diverse range of businesses, including new businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutuals
    • Plans for engaging a diverse range of businesses in engagement activities prior to appointing subcontractors (including activities prior to award of the main contract and during the contract term)
    • Activities that demonstrate a collaborative way to work with a diverse range of businesses as part of the supply chain
    • Advertising of supply chain opportunities openly and to ensure they are accessible to a diverse range of businesses, including advertising all subcontracting opportunities on Contracts Finder
    • Ensuring accessibility to contracting and subcontracting opportunities for disabled business owners and employees
    • Structuring of the supply chain selection process to ensure fairness (e.g. anti-corruption) and encourages participation by a diverse range of businesses, including with regard to new businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutual
    • Understanding of local demographics, needs and opportunities for the co-design of the goods, services and works to be delivered under the contract
    • Methods for engaging with different parts of the community (including the education system and charities representing the community) and how communities come together to inform decisions, strategy and projects to leave a positive legacy for future generations
    • Measures to involve local stakeholders and/or users in design (e.g. in the design of services, systems, products or buildings)
    • Plans for positive actions with community groups.
    • Measures for making facilities used in the delivery of the contract available for community groups, education or training
    • Measures to engage users and communities and build relationships to increase community integration build trust and influence how the contract is delivered
    • Plans to respond flexibly and adapt approaches to community engagement and initiatives
    • Support for community-led initiatives relevant to the contract. Illustrative examples: improving transport links; reducing loneliness; helping with English language proficiency; and facilitating social mixing among people with different backgrounds
    • Collaborating with anchor institutions and community groups to make facilities available for education, training or community events

  • Mission: Make Britain a clean energy superpower: To cut bills, create jobs and deliver security with cheaper, zero-carbon electricity by 2030, accelerating to net zero

    Policy Outcome 4: Sustainable procurement practices: Reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and promoting the use of clean energy and green technologies.

    • Understanding of opportunities for additional environmental benefits delivery in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
    • Collaborative ways of working with the supply chain to deliver additional environmental benefits in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
    • Delivery of additional environmental benefits through the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
    • Understanding of how to influence staff, suppliers, customers, communities and/or any other appropriate stakeholders through the delivery of the contract to support climate and nature protection and improvement
    • Activities to reconnect people with the environment and increase awareness of ways to protect and enhance it

  • Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain

    Policy Outcome 6: Employment and training: For those who face barriers to employment

    • Understanding of employment and skills issues, and of the skills and employment shortages of high growth sectors relating to the contract
    • Creation of employment opportunities particularly for those who face barriers to employment, such as prison leavers, care leavers and/or who are located in deprived areas, and for people in industries with known skills shortages or in high growth sectors
    • Delivery of training schemes and programmes to address any identified skills gaps and under-representation in the workforce for the contract (e.g. prison leavers, care leavers, kinship carers, disabled people)
    • Advertising, promotional and outreach activities designed to raise awareness of the offer to reach the target cohort
    • Understanding of the issues affecting the representation of disabled people in the workforce in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors
    • Collection of the views and expertise of disabled people and their representative organisations on successfully supporting disabled employees or applicants
    • Inclusive and accessible recruitment practices, and retention-focused activities, including those provided in the Guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition
    • Introducing transparency to pay and reward processes
    • Offering a range of quality opportunities with routes of progression if appropriate, e.g. T Level industry placements, students supported into higher level apprenticeships.
    • Working conditions which promote an inclusive working environment and promote retention and progression
    • Other measures to provide equality of opportunity for disabled people and those with health conditions into employment, including becoming a Disability Confident employer and inclusion of supported businesses in the contract supply chain
    • Understanding of the issues affecting inequality in employment, skills and pay in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors. Measures to tackle inequality in employment, skills and pay in the contract workforce
    • Inclusive and accessible development practices, including guidance for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition

  • Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain

    Policy Outcome 7: Creating a pipeline of opportunities: For the contract workforce, reducing barriers to entry for under-represented groups.

    • Understanding of the issues affecting the development of new skills by target cohort
    • Understanding of the underlying factors affecting improvements to reduce barriers to entry and training schemes for the target cohort(s) related to the contract workforce
    • Other measures to offer development opportunities for the target cohort(s) in the contract workforce
    • Advertising, promotional and outreach activities designed to raise awareness of the offer to reach the target cohort
    • Understanding of issues relating to entering the contract workforce
    • Creation of outreach activities to create a pipeline of employees for the future contract delivery
    • Content of the outreach activity is designed to suit the target cohort
    • Advertising, promotional and outreach activities designed to raise awareness of the offer to reach the target cohort

  • Mission: Build an NHS fit for the future: That is there when people need it; with fewer lives lost to the biggest killers; in a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer.

    Policy Outcome 8: Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing: In the supply chain and communities in the relevant area.

    • Understanding of issues relating to health and wellbeing, including physical and mental health, in the contract workforce
    • Understanding barriers to access to health and social care services or employment opportunities e.g. digital inclusion
    • Inclusive and accessible recruitment practices, development practices and retention policies that support-focused activities including those provided in the Guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing which support people with a disability or health condition
    • Actions to invest in the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the contract workforce

Service documents

• Pricing document

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• Service definition document

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• Terms and conditions

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