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Funding Connect

Funding Connect is a secure, cloud-based platform for managing grant and funding programmes. It supports scheme design, applications, eligibility assessment, approvals, case management, reporting, and impact assessment through configurable workflows. The service provides audit trails and governance controls and can integrate with payment or voucher services where required.

Features

• Configurable online application forms for grants and funding programmes
• Eligibility assessment workflows supporting rules-based and manual decision making
• Secure case management for reviewing, approving, and tracking funding applications
• Role-based access controls for administrators, assessors, and partner organisations
• Comprehensive audit trails capturing user actions, decisions, and timestamps
• Real-time reporting dashboards with downloadable management and audit reports
• Configurable approval stages supporting multi-step governance and oversight requirements
• Secure document upload and storage linked to individual applications
• Integration-ready architecture supporting payment, voucher, and third-party systems
• Cloud-based platform accessible through standard web browsers without local installation

Benefits

• Streamline grant application processing through configurable digital workflows
• Reduce administrative burden by centralising funding assessments and decisions
• Improve governance with clear audit trails and approval controls
• Ensure consistent eligibility decisions using structured rules and workflows
• Track applications and awards in real time across programmes
• Support collaboration between teams, partners, and assessors securely
• Increase transparency for internal review and external audit requirements
• Adapt funding programmes quickly without custom software development
• Improve reporting accuracy through structured data capture and exports
• Enable scalable delivery of grant schemes without increasing staffing levels

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

321008528497363

Contact

Neil Roach
01638 438094
tenders@evouchers.com

About the service

• Service categories:

  Applications

  Enterprise resource management

  • Enterprise performance management
• Multi cloud support: Yes

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: No
• Cloud deployment model: Public cloud
• Service constraints: Planned maintenance windows may temporarily restrict access, typically scheduled outside core UK working hours; ; Service availability is dependent on internet connectivity and supported web browsers; ; SMS and email delivery are subject to third-party telecommunications and email provider availability; ; Some features, such as integrations, may require configuration and are not enabled by default
• System requirements:
  • Modern web browser supporting current security standards enabled
  • Reliable internet connection to access cloud-hosted service securely

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes
• Support response times: Email and online ticketing support is available during UK business hours, Monday to Friday. Initial responses are typically provided within one working day. Weekend and bank holiday enquiries are monitored, with responses provided on the next working day unless urgent.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: Yes
• Web chat support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support accessibility standard: WCAG 2.2 AA
• Web chat accessibility testing: We test with common assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation, to ensure usability without a mouse. Testing has focused on readable chat content, logical focus order, and compatibility with standard browser accessibility tools. Feedback has been used to address identified usability issues.
• Onsite support: No
• Support levels: Funding Connect provides standard support as part of the service at no additional cost. Support is delivered via email and online ticketing during UK business hours, Monday to Friday. This includes assistance with platform usage, configuration, issue resolution, and incident management.; ; There is no charge for standard support.; ; Enhanced support arrangements, such as extended support hours or priority response, can be discussed and priced separately where required, subject to agreement.; ; Each buyer is provided with a named account contact. A dedicated technical account manager or cloud support engineer is not provided as standard, but specialist technical support can be made available for complex implementations if agreed as part of onboarding or ongoing service delivery.
• Support available to third parties: Yes
• AI chatbot: Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: Funding Connect supports users through a structured onboarding and mobilisation process to enable rapid and secure deployment. Each buyer is assigned a named account contact to coordinate setup and onboarding activities.; ; Getting started typically begins with a remote mobilisation meeting to confirm programme requirements, workflows, application design, user roles, reporting needs, and implementation timelines. The service is then configured to reflect agreed requirements, including application forms, eligibility logic, approval stages, and access permissions.; ; Users are supported through online training sessions tailored to their role, such as administrators or assessors. Training is delivered remotely, recorded, and made available for future reference. User documentation and self-help resources are also provided to support day-to-day use.; ; Ongoing support is available via email, online ticketing, and web chat during UK business hours. This approach enables users to begin managing funding programmes quickly while maintaining appropriate governance, security, and operational assurance.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats: HTML
• End-of-contract data extraction: Users can extract their data directly from the service using standard reporting and export tools. Administrative users can download transactional, financial, and audit data in commonly used formats such as CSV prior to contract end.; ; On request, Evouchers can support a structured data export covering voucher issuance, redemption, balances, and reporting history to assist with reconciliation, audit, or transition to an alternative provider. Data extraction is supported during the contract exit period in line with agreed offboarding arrangements and data protection requirements.; ; After contract termination and completion of data extraction, customer data is securely retained and deleted in accordance with contractual terms and UK GDPR obligations.
• End-of-contract process: At the end of the contract, Funding Connect Account Managers will work with the buyer to support an orderly and controlled exit. Prior to contract expiry, authorised users can extract their data using standard reporting and export tools. On request, Evouchers can also provide a structured data export to support audit, reconciliation, or transition to an alternative provider.; ; Issued vouchers remain valid until their individual expiry dates, unless otherwise agreed. After contract completion and data extraction, customer data is securely retained and deleted in accordance with contractual terms and UK GDPR requirements.; ; The contract price includes:; ; Access to the Evouchers cloud-based platform; Standard onboarding and mobilisation support; Configuration of voucher schemes and delivery methods; Standard reporting and data exports; Email and online ticketing support during UK business hours; Contract exit support, including standard data extraction; ; Additional costs may apply for:; ; Extended or enhanced support arrangements outside standard service levels; Bespoke development, integrations, or non-standard configuration; Large-scale or bespoke data migration services; Additional services agreed outside the standard contract scope
• Documentation accessibility standard: WCAG 2.2 AA

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Opera
• Application to install: No
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: The service is accessed through a responsive web-based interface that adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Core functionality is consistent across desktop and mobile.
• Service interface: Yes
• User support accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA
• Description of service interface: The service is accessed through a secure, web-based administrative dashboard. Authorised users can order and issue vouchers, manage users and permissions, configure schemes, and access real-time reporting and exports. The interface is designed for use via standard web browsers and does not require local software installation.
• Accessibility standards: WCAG 2.2 AA
• Accessibility testing: We have tested with common assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation, to ensure usability without a mouse. Testing has focused on readable chat content, logical focus order, and compatibility with standard browser accessibility tools.
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: Funding Connect provides an API to support integration with external systems and automation of selected workflows.; ; What users can do using the API; Where API access is enabled, users can submit application data, retrieve application and case statuses, and export structured programme data for reporting or reconciliation. The API can also be used to synchronise reference data and support integrations with downstream systems, such as payment or voucher platforms, where required.; ; How users can set up the service through the API; Initial service setup, including programme configuration, workflows, and user roles, is completed through the administrative interface. API credentials are issued to enable authorised integrations once configuration is complete.; ; How users can make changes through the API; The API supports updates to application records and status information where permitted, subject to workflow rules and permissions.; ; Limitations; Not all administrative functions are available via the API. Core configuration, user management, and governance controls are managed through the platform to maintain security, auditability, and data integrity.
• API documentation: Yes
• API documentation formats: PDF
• API sandbox or test environment: Yes
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: Funding Connect allows buyers to configure funding programmes to meet local policy, governance, and operational requirements. Customisable elements include application forms, eligibility and assessment questions, decision criteria, approval workflows, and reporting outputs. Users can also configure programme timelines, application statuses, and internal review stages.; ; Customisation is completed through a secure, web-based administrative interface. Authorised users can create and amend forms, define workflow stages, set approval rules, and adjust reporting views using built-in configuration tools, without requiring software development or code changes. Messaging and notifications to applicants and internal users can also be configured.; ; Role-based access controls ensure that only permitted users can make changes to programme configuration. Different roles can be assigned to administrators, assessors, reviewers, and partner organisations to reflect operational responsibilities.; ; Where required, Funding Connect can integrate with external systems, such as Evouchers or other payment platforms, to support end-to-end fund delivery. Integration and automation options are enabled subject to configuration and agreed scope.

Scaling

• Independence of resources: Funding Connect is delivered as a multi-tenant, cloud-based SaaS platform designed to scale with demand. The service uses logical tenant separation to ensure each customer’s data, configuration, and activity are isolated. Capacity is actively monitored and scaled to support peak usage periods, such as seasonal welfare schemes, without degradation for other users. Rate limiting and system safeguards prevent individual accounts from over-consuming shared resources. Regular performance monitoring and operational controls ensure consistent service levels across customers, even during periods of high volume or concurrent activity.

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: The service records detailed user activity logs to support audit, governance, and compliance. Logged metrics include user identifiers, roles, timestamps, actions performed, orders created, voucher values, and status changes across the platform.; ; Authorised users can access activity data through reports and exports, enabling oversight of who performed specific actions and when. Logs support investigation, reconciliation, and assurance requirements and can be provided in standard export formats on request.
• Reporting types: Reports on request
• Resource tagging: No
• FOCUS resource tagging: No

Supplier type

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations:
  • United Kingdom
  • European Economic Area (EEA)
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Managed by a third party
• Penetration testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Penetration testing approach: In-house
• Protecting data at rest: Encryption of all physical media
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Equipment disposal approach: A third-party destruction service
• Data sanitisation type:
  • Deleted data can’t be directly accessed / Cryptographic Erasure
  • Data Erasure

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: Authorised users can export their data directly from the service using built-in reporting and export tools. Data can be downloaded in standard formats such as CSV, covering voucher issuance, redemption, and audit information. Exports can be generated on demand without requiring provider intervention.
• Data export formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data export formats: JSON
• Data import formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data import formats: JSON

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks: TLS (version 1.2 or above)
• Data protection within supplier network: TLS (version 1.2 or above)

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: Funding Connect is provided as a cloud-based SaaS service designed for high availability. The service is monitored continuously and operated to support consistent access for users, including during peak demand periods.; ; Service availability targets and any associated service level agreements (SLAs) are defined within the customer contract or call-off agreement. Where an availability SLA is agreed, it typically excludes planned maintenance and events outside the provider’s reasonable control.; ; If agreed availability levels are not met, service credits may be applied in accordance with the terms set out in the relevant contract. Service credits are applied as a proportionate reduction against future invoices and represent the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy for availability-related service level failures.; ; Planned maintenance is scheduled outside core UK working hours wherever possible and communicated in advance.
• Approach to resilience: Funding Connect is delivered as a cloud-based SaaS service designed for resilience and continuity. The service is hosted on third-party cloud infrastructure that provides built-in redundancy across multiple availability zones within a UK region. This includes resilient compute, storage, and network components designed to tolerate component or zone-level failures.; ; The platform is monitored continuously, with automated alerts and operational procedures to respond to incidents and restore service. Regular backups are performed to protect customer data and support recovery in the event of failure.; ; Data centre resilience, including physical security, power, cooling, and disaster recovery controls, is provided by the cloud infrastructure provider and aligned with recognised industry standards. Further technical detail can be provided on request under appropriate confidentiality.
• Outage reporting: Service availability and incidents are communicated directly to users through email notifications where an outage or service disruption affects customer access. Updates are provided during incidents and following resolution, as appropriate.; ; The service does not provide a public status dashboard or dedicated outage-reporting API. Customers can also report issues and receive updates through the online support ticketing system, which is monitored during core support hours.

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Access to management interfaces is restricted through role-based access controls, ensuring users can only perform actions appropriate to their role. Administrative and privileged access requires multi-factor authentication and is limited to authorised personnel using managed devices. All access is logged and monitored.; ; Support channels are restricted to authenticated users associated with a customer account. Requests submitted via email, ticketing, or web chat are verified against registered contact details before account-specific information is disclosed. Sensitive actions are only completed following identity verification and appropriate authorisation, ensuring customer data is protected at all times.
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Management access authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• 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: ISO/IEC 27001
• Information security policies and processes: Funding Connect operates a comprehensive information security framework designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer data. The service follows documented security policies and procedures covering access control, data protection, incident management, vulnerability management, change control, and business continuity. These policies apply across the entire service and to all supporting suppliers.; ; Information security oversight sits with senior management. Named individuals are responsible for information security and data protection, including a designated Data Protection Officer. Clear reporting lines ensure that security risks, incidents, and compliance issues are escalated appropriately and reviewed regularly.; ; Access to systems and data is controlled through role-based permissions, multi-factor authentication, and the principle of least privilege. All privileged actions are logged and monitored. Staff with elevated access undergo background checks and receive regular security and data protection training to ensure policies are understood and followed.; ; Compliance is maintained through regular vulnerability scanning, third-party penetration testing, incident response procedures, and periodic reviews of suppliers and sub-processors. Security incidents are managed through a documented incident management process and reported in line with contractual and UK GDPR requirements
• Software Security Code of Practice: Yes

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: Funding Connect operates documented configuration and change management processes covering the full service lifecycle. Service components are tracked through version control, configuration records, and environment separation between development, testing, and production. All changes are logged and traceable.; ; Proposed changes are assessed for operational and security impact prior to implementation. This includes consideration of data protection, access controls, service availability, and customer impact. Changes are tested in non-production environments before deployment and require approval by authorised personnel. Rollback procedures are defined to ensure service stability. Emergency changes follow expedited processes with post-implementation review.
• Vulnerability management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Vulnerability management approach: Funding Connect assesses potential threats through regular automated vulnerability scanning, third-party penetration testing, and continuous monitoring of service logs and alerts. Identified vulnerabilities are risk-rated based on severity, exploitability, and potential impact to customer data and service availability.; ; Patches and mitigations are prioritised accordingly. Critical vulnerabilities are addressed within 14 calendar days, with high and medium-risk issues remediated to defined timescales. Updates are tested in non-production environments before deployment.; ; Threat intelligence is informed by cloud provider security advisories, software vendor notifications, industry security bulletins, and guidance from recognised bodies such as the National Cyber Security Centre.
• Protective monitoring type: Supplier-defined controls
• Protective monitoring approach: Funding Connect operates continuous protective monitoring across the service to identify potential security compromises. Monitoring includes authentication events, privileged access, system errors, and service availability, with automated alerts for anomalous or suspicious activity.; ; When a potential compromise is identified, incidents are assessed and triaged by authorised personnel in line with documented incident management procedures. Containment and remediation actions are initiated promptly to reduce risk and prevent further impact.; ; Security incidents with potential customer impact are escalated immediately and managed in accordance with contractual obligations. Customers are notified without undue delay and, where applicable, within UK GDPR and regulatory reporting timescales.
• Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Incident management approach: Funding Connect operates documented incident management processes covering identification, assessment, containment, resolution, and post-incident review. Pre-defined response procedures are in place for common events such as service outages, security incidents, and delivery failures, enabling consistent and timely handling.; ; Users report incidents via email, online ticketing, or web chat. Incidents are logged, prioritised, and tracked through to resolution by authorised support staff.; ; Where an incident affects service availability or customer data, updates are provided to users during the incident, with a follow-up incident report issued where appropriate. Reports include a summary of impact, actions taken, and any preventative measures identified.
• Post-quantum cryptography secure: No

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Supplier-defined process

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: No

Pricing

• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: No

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

• Less than £250,000: 1.0%
• Between £250,000 and £500,000: 1.0%
• Between £500,001 and £1,000,000: 1.0%
• Between £1,000,001 and £2,500,000: 1.0%
• Between £2,500,001 and £5,000,000: 1.5%
• Over £5,000,001: 1.5%

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• ISO/IEC 27001 accredited by: BMTRADA
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: Thursday 11 September 2025
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: The Beyond Information Security Management System (ISMS) encompasses all; Beyond & associated company employees, listed Beyond associated company; office locations, Beyond & associated company owned technology and data; assets, and Beyond & associated company business processes that deliver; Beyond & associated company products and services.; Statement of Applicability v1.0
• ISO 28000:2022 certification: No
• ISO 9001 certification: No
• Quality management systems (QMS): Yes
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber Essentials Certificate Number: 3241ea48-80bb-48a6-88dd-6b8d15a3e40f
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate Number: 13465664-55fc-47d3-96c0-2de353955d54
• Other security certifications: No

Social value

• 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  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: 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: 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

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