THE SIENA PARTNERSHIP LTD

Technology Roadmapping

We take a structured approach to crafting technical roadmaps, leveraging a variety of tools to identify areas for technological development and enhancement. Our roadmaps serve as strategic plans for advancing technology and business performance, ultimately boosting an organisation’s technological capabilities.

Features

• Utilises our Engagement, Discovery & Assessment Framework.
• Employs capability mapping to discern trends and technology prospects.
• Leverages expertise in enterprise design, change & engineering capabilities.
• Maximises the potential of disruptive & emerging capabilities where appropriate
• Uses existing, proven, capabilities where appropriate
• Delivers a strategic plan for enhancing business and technological capacities.
• Incorporates essential high-level investment insights.
• Adaptable to suit organisational size, context, and change readiness.
• Factors in considerations for cultural and organisational transformations.

Benefits

• Proficient in evaluating organisational maturity and capability assessments.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology within public service settings.
• Extensive experience spanning health, emergency services, local and central government.
• Skilled in strategising and implementing technology change initiatives.
• Experienced in planning and executing business transformation initiatives.
• Delivering practical innovation rooted in extensive experience.
• Benefits-driven approach emphasising concrete savings within all strategies.
• Flexible engagement models: Time and Materials (T&M) or Fixed Price.
• Offers expert consultations as a critical advisor or trusted confidant.

£400 to £1,200 a unit a day

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

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

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

308496413061730

Contact

Barney Machen
07979901000
barney@thesienapartnership.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: We offer a full-service planning solution for implementing cloud hosting and software. Our team collaborates closely with clients to understand their needs, leveraging our expertise and existing resources to design the best possible solution. Our project managers are seasoned in orchestrating cloud-based initiatives.; Through various analysis and discovery methods, we grasp both the functional and non-functional requirements of your business. This understanding helps us formulate a comprehensive transition strategy for migrating your legacy systems to cloud-based services safely and effectively.; Our approach is centered on crafting secure, scalable solutions that prioritize user experience and adhere to open standards.; With years of experience, we assist our clients in strategically embracing cloud technology. We utilize our vast archive of past projects to refine our standard procedures, emphasizing crucial aspects and dependencies for seamless execution within set timelines.; Our expertise extends to managing multi-supplier projects, where we have established methods to ensure collaborative and successful outcomes.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: We offer a comprehensive training service to facilitate the successful adoption of cloud services, customized to client needs throughout the project lifecycle. Our training solutions include:; • Targeted Training: One-to-one coaching, group sessions, video tutorials, and documentation.; • Mentoring: Ongoing support and knowledge transfer to staff and suppliers.; • Knowledge Repository: Support in creating a central hub for resources and templates.; We specialize in training for platforms like Salesforce and Amazon Web Services, and in coaching on modern DevOps tools like Docker and GitHub.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: We offer a comprehensive setup and migration service for transitioning to cloud hosting and software. We create secure, scalable environments tailored to your needs, following a proven migration path with full operational engagement to seamlessly manage the shift from legacy systems.; ; Understanding the complexities of moving from traditional on-premise IT environments to the cloud, we employ various analysis and discovery techniques to capture both your functional and non-functional requirements. This enables us to develop a safe and efficient transition plan for migrating to cloud services.; ; Our migration approach minimizes operational disruptions and reduces the risk of outages and data loss through structured planning, rigorous testing, and precise execution.; ; With extensive experience in complex legacy migrations, we guide clients through their cloud transition, integrating new workflows to ensure sustainable user adoption and prevent regression to outdated practices.; ; We specialize in setting up and migrating to major platforms like Salesforce and Amazon Web Services, using modern DevOps tools such as Docker and GitHub in open code environments.
• 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: We offer a comprehensive quality assurance and performance testing service for cloud hosting and software development, encompassing the entire product lifecycle to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions.; ; Our quality assurance covers both our work and our clients' through code reviews, cloud environment assessments, and architectural reviews.; ; We provide a suite of testing services, including user acceptance testing, penetration testing, automated deployment testing, and infrastructure and API monitoring, to ensure our cloud services meet high standards.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security testing
  • Security incident management
  • Security audit services
• Certified security testers: Yes
• Security testing certifications:
  • CHECK
  • CREST

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: N/A

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: SLA to be agreed with client
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Our support levels include onsite, email and telephone assistance for incident logging and end-user support/service requests. Our projects typically employ an account management structure as as part of our delivery, support and quality assurance processes.

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: 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
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  We are committed to sustainable practices that minimise our environmental impact. We prioritise reducing our carbon footprint, conserving resources, and promoting recycling across all operations.; Our policy enforces strict adherence to environmental laws and seeks innovative solutions to enhance eco-efficiency. ; Our commitment extends to training employees in sustainability practices, ensuring that every aspect of our operation contributes to a healthier planet

  Tackling economic inequality

  We support Little Lives charity to provide young children with computers, enhancing their skills and workplace readiness. We collaborate with independent workers from diverse backgrounds and help SMEs grow by connecting them with top talent.; Our actions and partnerships demonstrate our commitment to economic equality, diversity, and inclusivity. ; Through initiatives like supporting Little Lives, we empower children for future opportunities and help SMEs drive innovation and growth in the economy.

  Equal opportunity

  We are committed to embracing and promoting diversity in all business activities and developing a culture that reflects this belief. We aim to recruit through diverse media to ensure a varied employee and candidate base and help our clients achieve their diversity goals.; We continuously review recruitment processes to prevent unlawful or undesirable discrimination. ; We ensure equal treatment for all, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, race, nationality, religion, political beliefs, union membership, or past convictions. We also provide ongoing equal opportunities training for all staff.

  Wellbeing

  We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff as a core aspect of our business philosophy. We are committed to creating a supportive and positive work environment where employee health and happiness are paramount.; Our comprehensive wellness programs, flexible working policies, and ongoing support initiatives reflect our dedication to ensuring that every team member feels valued, supported, and equipped to thrive both personally and professionally.; Our wellbeing initiatives include:; Unlimited Holiday Entitlement; Flexible working; Access to additional Healthcare Support; Access to Mental Health support; Office Healthy Snacks and Drinks; Fitness at work

Pricing

• Price: £400 to £1,200 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

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