Business Reform Limited

SharePoint Intranet Designs and Consultancy

Our SharePoint Intranet Designs and Consultancy service provides tailored solutions for seamless internal communication and collaboration. We leverage expertise to create user-friendly intranets that enhance productivity and streamline information sharing within organisations.

Features

• Incorporate information already in SharePoint on your homepage
• Add video feeds directly on your homepage
• Incorporate twitter feeds, Power BI data and other options
• Great cost reduction from traditional Intranet hosted sites
• Develop beautiful educational pages and complex learning features
• Using the latest in Shortpoint design tools
• Design fluid cascaded navigation bars across the site
• Add Image carousels, KPI Boxes, tickers, file lists, calendars
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Benefits

• Increase intranet user adoption
• Great navigation and communication tool
• Apply security roles to allow content updates
• Fully customisable with hundreds of templates to select from
• Experienced design team, deploy fast and efficiently
• UK based team
• Keep your data within your SharePoint platform
• Powerful search to identify and locate content
• Remove legacy intranet hosting fees and bring to SharePoint

£595 to £1,165 a unit a day

• Education pricing 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 info@businessreform.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

162965172390616

Contact

Business Reform Limited
01244 953 600
info@businessreform.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: In planning SharePoint intranet designs and consultancy, we embark on a comprehensive journey to understand your organisational goals and unique requirements. Through collaborative sessions and in-depth discussions, we delve into your business processes, communication needs, and user expectations. Our experienced team then crafts a strategic roadmap, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and timelines for the project.; ; During the planning phase, we conduct thorough assessments of your current intranet infrastructure, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. We also analyse user feedback and gather insights to ensure that the proposed solution aligns with your organisational culture and user preferences.; ; Additionally, we develop a detailed project plan that encompasses various aspects such as information architecture, user experience design, content migration, and governance policies. This plan serves as a blueprint for the implementation phase, guiding our efforts to ensure a smooth and successful deployment of the SharePoint intranet solution.; ; Our goal in the planning phase is to lay a solid foundation for the project, setting clear objectives and expectations to ensure alignment with your business goals. By prioritising thorough planning and collaboration, we maximise the effectiveness and value of the SharePoint intranet solution for your organisation.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: When it comes to training for SharePoint intranet solutions, we prioritise empowering users with the knowledge and skills required to make the most of the platform. Our comprehensive training programmes cater to diverse audiences, from end-users to administrators, and are customised to suit your specific needs and requirements.; ; We offer various training formats, including instructor-led workshops, online courses, and self-paced tutorials, tailored to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules. Our experienced trainers provide hands-on guidance and practical insights, covering essential topics such as site navigation, document management, collaboration tools, and workflow automation.; ; Our training sessions also stress best practices for maintaining and optimising SharePoint intranet sites, ensuring that users can effectively manage content, permissions, and security settings. Additionally, we offer guidance on troubleshooting common issues and accessing support resources to address any challenges that may arise.; ; By investing in training, we empower your team to maximise their productivity and efficiency with SharePoint intranet solutions, driving adoption and facilitating collaboration across your organisation. Whether you're new to SharePoint or seeking to enhance your existing skills, our training programmes provide the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in today's digital workplace.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: In setting up or migrating SharePoint intranets, we follow a meticulous process to ensure seamless transitions and optimal performance. Beginning with a detailed assessment of your existing infrastructure, we identify the most effective migration approach, whether it's upgrading from an older version of SharePoint or transitioning from another platform.; ; Our experienced team then develops a comprehensive migration plan, outlining key steps, dependencies, and timelines for the migration process. We employ industry best practices and robust tools to facilitate data migration, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations and preserving data integrity throughout the process.; ; During the setup phase, we configure the SharePoint environment according to your specific requirements, customising features, permissions, and security settings to align with your organisational structure and compliance standards. We also design intuitive user interfaces and navigation structures to enhance user adoption and engagement.; ; Throughout the setup and migration process, we provide proactive communication and support, keeping you informed of progress and addressing any issues or concerns promptly. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and successful setup or migration, enabling you to leverage the full capabilities of SharePoint for improved collaboration and productivity within your organisation.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: In the realm of quality assurance and testing for SharePoint intranet solutions, we adopt a rigorous approach to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Our dedicated team conducts comprehensive testing across various scenarios, including functionality, usability, security, and scalability.; ; During the quality assurance phase, we employ a combination of manual and automated testing methodologies to validate key features and functionalities of the SharePoint intranet solution. This includes testing user interfaces, workflows, document management, and integration with other systems.; ; We also conduct thorough performance testing to assess the responsiveness and stability of the intranet under different load conditions. This helps identify any potential bottlenecks or performance issues that may impact user experience and productivity.; ; Additionally, we prioritize security testing to ensure that the intranet solution is robustly protected against potential vulnerabilities and compliance risks. This includes conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security code reviews to identify and address security gaps.; ; Throughout the quality assurance and testing process, we provide detailed reports and recommendations to help you make informed decisions and mitigate any identified risks. Our goal is to deliver a high-quality SharePoint intranet solution that meets your business objectives and exceeds your expectations for performance, reliability, and security.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security incident management
  • Security audit services

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: At Business Reform Limited, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional ongoing support for SharePoint intranet solutions. Our dedicated support team is committed to providing prompt assistance and tailored guidance to ensure the continued success of your platform. Whether you have questions, encounter technical issues, or need advice, our experienced professionals are here to help.; ; We offer various support channels, including phone, email, and a dedicated online portal, ensuring convenient access to assistance whenever you need it. Our team is well-versed in SharePoint intranet solutions and equipped to resolve a wide range of queries and challenges.; ; In addition to reactive support, we provide proactive monitoring and maintenance services to uphold the performance and reliability of your SharePoint intranet. This includes regular health checks, updates, and security patches to mitigate risks and enhance the user experience.; ; Furthermore, we offer ongoing training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to empower your team with the skills and resources needed to manage and optimise your SharePoint intranet effectively.; ; With Business Reform Limited's comprehensive ongoing support services, you can trust that your SharePoint intranet is in capable hands, allowing you to focus on driving business success and innovation.

Service scope

• Service constraints: No.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: All support cases are logged in our IT Support helpdesk via email and phone. Each case is assessed and assigned a level of priority. Our SLAs are tied to our support contract, with various support levels available to meet your key business objectives.
• 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: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: At Business Reform Limited, we understand that every client's needs are unique. That's why we offer customised support levels for SharePoint intranet solutions, ranging from standard to more complex services. ; ; Our standard support level provides essential assistance for routine queries and issues, ensuring that you receive timely help whenever needed. This level typically includes email and ticketing support during standard business hours.; ; For clients with more complex requirements or those operating in mission-critical environments, our premium support level offers enhanced features such as 24/7 availability, priority response times, and dedicated account managers. This level ensures rapid resolution of issues and proactive monitoring to maintain optimal performance.; ; We work closely with you to determine the most suitable support level based on your specific needs and budgetary considerations. Our goal is to provide you with the level of support that best aligns with your business objectives, ensuring that you receive the assistance and guidance needed to maximise the success of your SharePoint intranet solution.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Reseller providing extra features and support
• Organisation whose services are being resold: Microsoft CSP

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Staff screening not performed
• Government security clearance: None

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Business Reform Limited are committed to supporting and delivering activities that derive wider social, economic and environmental benefits. Through our engagements with staff, suppliers and clients we further share best practice and encourage the wider understanding and adoption of Social Value. ; • As a business we operate extremely lean and regularly review our operations to remove waste and reduce our carbon footprint. Our day to day operations are online and staff are encouraged to minimise print, waste, travel and use of natural resources. ; • We advocate and proactively promote software/applications that support remote working and online meetings with clients and suppliers. Our policy is to minimise offsite meetings and where this is not feasible, encourage staff to utilise alternative methods of transport that minimise our carbon footprint. ; • Our offices are located centrally and conveniently, our staff are encouraged to utilise alternative methods of transport such as walking, cycling and use of public transport. Where feasible staff located over 30+ miles away are encouraged to work from home for the majority of the working week. ; • As a technology company our staff are fully trained and well versed in the use of software and aids that support remote working, online meetings and virtual collaborative environments. We actively encourage, educate and support our clients to adopt the use of these tools in their wider business to support their social value targets. ; • We have arranged the reconditioning and redeployment of computers no longer utilised by our clients to a local school for reuse, thereby reducing emissions, water and raw materials associated with buying new computers for the school.; • We seek to utilise suppliers that support reduction of waste to landfill. ; • Social Value is included as part of our regular all staff meeting agenda to contribute to its ongoing development.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Business Reform Limited are committed to supporting and delivering activities that derive wider social, economic and environmental benefits. Through our engagements with staff, suppliers and clients we will further share best practice and encourage the wider understanding and adoption of Social Value. ; • We have participated in and played a role in the Department for Work and Pensions Kickstart Scheme to provide high quality 6-month work placements for young people, creating jobs that would otherwise not exist giving disadvantaged young people a chance to be in a job and build confidence and skills at this difficult time. ; • We encourage volunteering within our employees and have volunteers who have assisted the Covid-19 effort as First Responders and a School Governor. We also support our local School through pupil visits to our offices to educate on careers and business to raise awareness and inspire their appetite to work in technology and innovation. ; • We provide ongoing education to our employees to keep abreast of the latest developments on the software and applications that we provide. ; • We have robust policies, procedures and risk assessments in place to minimise the spread of Covid 19 including staff and visitors, and to mitigate the impact of any instances. ; • We successfully managed and mitigated the impact of Covid19 on our business with no redundancies and no use of the Furlough scheme. ; • We are committed to growing our business through the delivery of innovative, quality and competitive services to create new opportunities for sustainable recruitment and growth of the business that supports our local economy.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Business Reform Limited are committed to supporting and delivering activities that derive wider social, economic and environmental benefits. Through our engagements with staff, suppliers and clients we will further share best practice and encourage the wider understanding and adoption of Social Value. ; • As a Microsoft Partner and Cyber Essentials accredited organisation we support clients with the design, build and implementation of cost effective innovative and disruptive technologies and services that will assist them to improve quality, competitiveness and promote staff Mental Health and Wellbeing. ; • We have participated and played a role in the Department for Work and Pensions Kickstart Scheme to encourage young people into work. ; • We encourage volunteering within our employees and have volunteers who assisted with Covid-19 effort as First Responders and a School Governor. ; • We provide comprehensive education and managed services to identify, mitigate and manage cyber security threats with clients by improving the security posture of their environment.• We ensure that we pay a fair wage for our roles and create training opportunities, evidenced through several staff who have gone on to secure promotional and specialised roles to further their career, having benefitted from their experience and training with us.; • When procuring we actively seek to support local businesses and engage with local schools and collaborative educational groups. ; • We embrace diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment for all employees and customers regardless of their background. Which creates opportunities for all people, regardless of their race, gender, or socioeconomic status. We support diversity within our organisation and have circa 50% of our staff from representing diversity.

  Equal opportunity

  Business Reform Limited are committed to supporting and delivering activities that derive wider social, economic and environmental benefits. Through our engagements with staff, suppliers and clients we will further share best practice and encourage the wider understanding and adoption of Social Value. ; • We advertise and promote recruitment opportunities openly in the market to enable more people the opportunity to respond. We do not discriminate and are encouraged by the receipt of applications from minority groups and already employ from minority groups. ; • We have participated in Department for Work and Pensions Kickstart Scheme to encourage disadvantaged and minority groups into the sector, as well as working with local education to provide insight and office visits to inspire young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds to aspire to gain the skills and education to work in the sector. ; • We support staff development and progression with a culture of personal development and continuous education. ; • We provide support and education services that seek to mentor and support the development of clients' staff in their day to day interactions with us, providing knowledge and skills transfer into the client organisation.

  Wellbeing

  Business Reform Limited are committed to supporting and delivering activities that derive wider social, economic and environmental benefits. Through our engagements with staff, suppliers and clients we will further share best practice and encourage the wider understanding and adoption of Social Value. ; • We take the mental health and wellbeing of our staff and clients very seriously. We support this through the use, training and adoption of technologies that improve the health and wellbeing of the users through supportive and automated applications that manage and reduce workload, as well as assistive software and applications that reduce unnecessary travel. ; • We encourage the building of relationships and the creation of a safe environment where people feel that they can openly discuss concerns and input into the development of our business and its services. ; • We provide a safe space through regular 1 to 1s where staff can openly discuss their mental health and wellbeing. ; • We encourage staff to hold outside of work interests such as hobbies and volunteering. ; • We are aware of and are working towards the 6 Mental Health at work commitment standards. ; • We are registered with St John Ambulance for E-Learning and Resources for Mental Health Awareness and information which is used to educate staff and to help shape and maintain a supportive workplace where employees can thrive.

Pricing

• Price: £595 to £1,165 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

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 info@businessreform.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.