ENVITIA LTD

Cloud Hosting Services

Envitia's Cloud Hosting Service provides a comprehensive and scalable solution, covering Hosting, Infrastructure, Application Planning, and Delivery. Expert teams support the transformation lifecycle, offering advice on system integration and technology operations aligned with GDS. Our services include IaaS, PaaS, server instances, infrastructure configuration and additional options like mirroring and backup.

Features

• Ensuring seamless operations and scalability for diverse needs.
• Tailored strategies for optimal application performance and integration.
• From initial planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Flexible, scalable computing resources on demand.
• Streamlined application development and deployment platforms.
• Tailored computing environments to meet specific requirements.
• Dedicated physical servers for maximum performance and control.
• Expert guidance aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
• Robust data protection and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support in setting up and managing complex cloud environments.

Benefits

• Reduces deployment times with scalable cloud resources and expert support.
• Enhances operational efficiency through comprehensive infrastructure and application planning.
• Minimises business risk with robust mirroring and backup solutions.
• Improves system performance with tailored server instances and configurations.
• Streamlines technology operations with aligned GDS standard guidance.
• Facilitates seamless system integration for efficient technology ecosystems.
• Offers flexible scaling to meet dynamic business demands.
• Simplifies application development and deployment with PaaS solutions.
• Provides dedicated physical servers for optimal control and performance.
• Lowers operational costs with efficient resource management and planning.

£300 to £1,580 a unit a day

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

267956247577583

Contact

Sarah Cole
01403 273173
sales@envitia.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Envitia helps buyers plan how they’ll implement cloud hosting or software services. Our approach is designed to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation process, tailored to meet each buyer's unique requirements and objectives. We conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to understand the specific challenges and goals of your organisation. This involves analysing your current infrastructure, application landscape, and future scalability needs. Based on this assessment, we develop a customised plan that outlines the optimal cloud hosting solutions and software services for your organisation, taking into consideration factors such as cost, performance, security, and compliance requirements. ; ; Our expert team then provides detailed guidance on the system design and architecture, ensuring it is aligned with best practices and industry standards. We also offer advice on choosing the right systems and vendors, leveraging our extensive experience and knowledge of the cloud ecosystem. ; ; Throughout the implementation process, we provide hands-on support, from initial setup and migration to fine-tuning and optimisation, ensuring that your transition to the cloud is seamless and disruption-free. Our goal is to not only help you implement cloud hosting and software services effectively but also to empower your team with the knowledge and skills needed to exploit your cloud environment confidently.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Envitia is committed to empowering our clients through comprehensive training programs tailored to each buyer’s specific needs, ensuring they are fully equipped to manage and exploit their cloud hosting and software services. Our training portfolio covers a broad spectrum, including system administration, cloud infrastructure management, security best practices, and application deployment and maintenance. ; ; Our training approach is highly interactive and hands-on, designed to cater to various skill levels from beginners to advanced users. We start with an assessment of the client's team to identify their current skill levels and training needs. Based on this assessment, we develop a customised training plan that addresses the specific requirements and objectives of the client. Training sessions are conducted by experts with extensive experience in cloud services and are available in various formats, including on-site workshops, live webinars, and self-paced online courses. These sessions not only cover technical aspects but also include best practices for cloud strategy, cost management, and compliance, ensuring a holistic understanding of cloud environments.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Envitia helps buyers migrate to the cloud or between cloud services, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption. Our process begins with a thorough evaluation of your current IT infrastructure and an understanding of your specific business needs and objectives. This allows us to devise a strategic migration plan that aligns with your goals and minimises risks. ; ; Our team of experts employs a phased approach to migration, starting with a pilot migration to validate the process and address any potential issues early on. We prioritise data security and integrity, implementing robust data protection measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout the migration process. We leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to efficiently transfer your data, applications, and workloads to the new cloud environment, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Our support includes detailed planning for resource allocation, scalability, and future growth, ensuring that the cloud services we recommend are not only suitable for your current needs but also flexible enough to adapt to your evolving requirements.
• 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: Envitia supports buyers in ensuring the highest quality and performance of their cloud hosting or software services through comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) and performance testing strategies. Our approach is designed to identify and mitigate risks early in the development lifecycle, ensuring that the solutions we deliver meet the stringent standards required for successful deployment. ; ; Our QA process begins with a thorough analysis of your specific requirements and objectives, allowing us to tailor our testing strategies to your needs. We employ a combination of automated and manual testing techniques, covering functional, integration, security, and user experience testing to ensure comprehensive coverage across all aspects of the service. For performance testing, we simulate various real-world scenarios, including high-traffic conditions and stress tests, to evaluate how the systems perform under different levels of demand. This helps in identifying bottlenecks and performance issues that could impact user satisfaction and operational efficiency. Our team closely collaborates with buyers throughout the testing process, providing regular updates and insights into the findings and working together to address any issues that arise.

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: Envitia provides: ; ; Standard support levels via our service desk; and ; ; Customised support packages, through our service manager delivery. ; ; We will react to any incidents to restore quality of service within the target time, advising on appropriate work-arounds where feasible.

Service scope

• Service constraints: No constraints are envisaged. Each service will be tailored to meet the client’s support requirements and priced accordingly.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Acknowledgement within 24 hours (Monday to Friday 0900-1700)
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: No
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Envitia provides tailored user support to help organisations migrate their legacy systems and to transition their data holdings into a cloud environment. Envitia will provide a team of experienced technical personnel to ensure a smooth transition. Please refer to our Envitia SFIA day rate card and Pricing Document for associated costs or please contact Envitia directly at sales@envitia.com.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: Lloyds Register
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 22/01/2021
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: N/A
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: Yes
• Any other security certifications: Facility Security Clearance (FSC)

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

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

  Fighting climate change

  Envitia has implemented a multifaceted approach that aligns with the UK Government's 25 Year Environment Plan and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Through its Corporate Social Value Plan, Envitia has a clear plan to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve Net Zero by 2030. This commitment extends to investing in renewable energy sources such as solar installations, engaging in carbon offsetting projects with the Woodland Trust, and enhancing energy efficiency. Envitia is also transitioning to sustainable transportation options, advocating for a "train first" policy, and promoting the use of digital collaboration technologies to minimise unnecessary travel.; ; Envitia collaborates closely with the Environment Agency to fulfil the UK’s sustainability objectives, including flood risk management. This collaboration leverages Envitia's expertise in Cloud Support Services to make significant contributions to climate-focused projects. Additionally, Envitia is dedicated to improving energy efficiency through retrofitting and digital automation, and actively seeks to reduce energy, resource, and waste in all aspects of its operations.; ; Envitia's sustainable practices extend to its supply chain, where it drives down emissions by selecting suppliers based on their climate strategies and transparency in emission data. The company encourages remote work to reduce CO2 emissions from commuting and has closed several physical offices (moving to remote working by default) to support this initiative. Moreover, Envitia promotes a plant-rich, healthy food policy at company events, further underscoring its commitment to the environment.; ; By integrating these initiatives, Envitia not only aims to mitigate its environmental impact but also to inspire broader change, demonstrating leadership in sustainable practices and contributing to the global effort against climate change. Through its comprehensive strategy and collaborations, Envitia showcases how leveraging Cloud Support Services can be a powerful tool in the battle against climate change, setting a benchmark for environmental best practice in the technology industry.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Envitia has played a pivotal role in supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts, leveraging its expertise in Cloud Support Services to foster resilience and provide meaningful solutions throughout the pandemic. The company's commitment to leveraging technology and innovation has been instrumental in mitigating the impact of COVID-19, prioritising public health, ensuring organisational continuity, and empowering individuals and businesses to overcome pandemic-induced challenges. Through offering permanent job opportunities to contractors seeking job security, retraining individuals for new careers, and implementing personal development plans, Envitia has contributed significantly to employment and skill development in the wake of the pandemic.; ; In addition to creating employment opportunities, Envitia has supported employees affected by COVID-19, adapting to remote work and reconfiguring office spaces to reduce anxiety upon return. The company's initiatives extend beyond its immediate operations, with contributions to local communities and support for organisations in adopting new ways of working. Noteworthy efforts include volunteering to repair and secure premises for a local Scout Group and the CEO's collaboration with the Army Reserves to source PPE and facilitate mass testing.; ; Envitia's approach to post-pandemic recovery encompasses a comprehensive support system for its workforce, including tripling the number of mental health first aiders and launching wellbeing initiatives. These measures underscore the company's dedication to the physical and mental health of its staff and their families, reflecting a holistic approach to pandemic recovery.; ; By adapting to the digital future, supporting skill development, and engaging in community and organisational support activities, Envitia exemplifies how Cloud Support Services can be a cornerstone of COVID-19 recovery strategies. The company's efforts in employment, community support, and health and wellbeing initiatives demonstrate a profound commitment to building resilience and supporting recovery in the face of global challenges.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Envitia's approach to delivering Cloud Support Services plays a significant role in tackling economic inequality by fostering entrepreneurship, creating employment, and promoting inclusive growth across the UK. By integrating small businesses and social enterprises into its supply chain, Envitia engages with organisations like Social Enterprise UK to identify suitable partners and ensures prompt payment policies to support SME growth. This commitment extends to creating training opportunities and employing a workforce representative of the communities served, emphasising educational attainment through learning pathways and technical apprenticeships.; ; Envitia's dedication to supply chain resilience and delivering contracts is evident in its partnership with SMEs in the Horsham region and across the UK, aligning with the Government’s Levelling Up Agenda. By choosing to work with local SMEs for IT support, marketing, office supplies, and security, Envitia addresses economic inequality and fosters local economic development. The company's inclusive hiring practices ensure that a significant percentage of new hires come from outside the Southeast region, ensuring that digital skills are utilised nationwide.; ; Challenging the status quo in project execution and delivery, Envitia suggests new technologies, streamlines processes, and repurposes assets across projects to increase productivity for customers. This innovative approach promotes collaboration throughout the supply chain, reflecting Envitia's values and expectations for fairness and quality, as evidenced in part through its ISO 9001 accreditation.; ; Envitia consistently demonstrates a profound commitment to reducing economic disparities and contributing to economic growth and diversity. By leveraging cloud support services as a catalyst for change, Envitia not only enhances its operational efficiency and service delivery, but also plays a vital role in fostering economic equality and supporting the broader goal of inclusive growth across the UK.

  Equal opportunity

  Envitia's approach to delivering Cloud Support Services is integrated with its commitment to creating equal opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Through its comprehensive Social Value Strategy, Envitia focuses on education and skill development, particularly targeting underserved communities. This includes scholarships, apprenticeships and internships for individuals from low-income backgrounds in the fields of data, cloud, and technology. By partnering with educational institutions and providing curriculum development, Envitia equips students with technical skills that are in high demand, thereby enhancing employability and reducing economic inequality.; ; Furthermore, Envitia supports small business growth by offering free access to its services for startups in economically disadvantaged areas, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. Workshops and seminars on digital literacy and data analytics further contribute to community empowerment and continuous learning.; ; Envitia's commitment to equal opportunities extends to reducing the disability employment gap and tackling workforce inequality, as highlighted in its Equal Opportunities Policy. The company promotes equality for all staff and job applicants, with policies ensuring no pay inequality exists between gender or ethnicity, and annual bonuses are based on contributions rather than pay grade. Envitia supports the professional and personal development of its employees, including those with disabilities, through training schemes that cover both technical and soft skills.; ; The company's leadership actively promotes diversity in the workplace, with regular communication channels such as company-wide updates, and direct engagements with the CEO ensuring that the principles of equality and diversity are ingrained in the corporate culture. By showcasing the diversity of its workforce and the success of its inclusive policies through wider industry channels, Envitia influences its staff, suppliers, and customers, demonstrating the effectiveness of its approach to equal opportunities in the delivery of Cloud Support Services.

  Wellbeing

  Envitia's approach to delivering Cloud Support Services incorporates support for the wellbeing of its workforce, showcasing a model that combines physical, mental, and emotional health initiatives. By partnering with organisations like West Sussex Mind (https://www.westsussexmind.org/), Envitia provides essential resources and support for mental health, fostering an environment where open discussions about wellbeing are encouraged. This commitment to health and wellbeing is further evidenced by a suite of initiatives designed to create a balanced and supportive work environment.; ; Envitia's flexible working policy is central to this approach, allowing employees to integrate work with their personal and family lives effectively, without a mandated requirement to work from the office. This policy is complemented by two Wellbeing days annually, encouraging employees to focus on activities that benefit their mental, physical, or emotional health. Additional benefits include free holidays on birthdays, a generous annual leave allowance, and mental health training for managers. The company also hosts Mental Health Breakfasts and talks during weekly company meetings, emphasising the importance of mental health awareness.; ; Physical wellbeing is supported through subsidised gym memberships, access to Perkbox benefits, and participation in exercise-related events like circuit training and charity marathons. To ensure continuous feedback and engagement, Envitia utilises Officevibe, a companywide application that gathers anonymous feedback from employees, offering insights into the company's morale and stress levels.; ; These comprehensive wellbeing initiatives highlight Envitia's holistic approach to employee health, demonstrating how cloud support services and corporate wellbeing can be effectively integrated. By prioritising the physical, mental, and emotional health of its workforce, Envitia not only enhances individual wellbeing but also fosters a more productive, engaged, and satisfied team, contributing to the overall success of the company and its services.

Pricing

• Price: £300 to £1,580 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: No

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 sales@envitia.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.