Program Planning Professionals Ltd (t/a MI-GSO | PCUBED)

PPM Deployment Services for cloud-based applications

MIGSO-PCUBED uses a proven deployment methodology to build effective and pragmatic solutions based on Microsoft PPM, integrated with appropriate and related components, to deliver improvements in governance and to digitise PPM processes enhancing levels of process automation, improving reporting and analysis and increasing the capability for remote working.

Features

• Scope definition of business and technology requirements
• Creation of a Proof of Concept to drive requirements.
• Both high and low level solution design
• Support for the Technical and Architectural elements of implementation
• Configuration of the PPM or PMO solution and related technology
• Support and drive of the System, Integration and User Testing.
• Process and utility build for the migration of existing data.
• Full, end-to-end support for deployment (testing, training, rollout)
• Support for all aspects of Business Change management
• Development of custom workflows and interfaces

Benefits

• Confidence from using an experienced, global partner
• Flexibility from an holistic approach to PPM or PMO functionality
• Rapid benefits from a proven deployment framework, built from experience.
• Security from wide-ranging ancillary skills and experience
• Understanding from proven assessment and maturity models
• Single supplier for the full suite of essential services
• Reduced costs from digitised and automated processes.
• Experienced from lessons learned from multiple clients.
• Understanding from expertise in latest technology (including PPM AI)
• Security from ISO90001, ISO 14001, ISO27001 certification

£50 to £2,000 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

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

329888743977341

Contact

Mark Sorrell
020 7462 0100
uk.info@migso-pcubed.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: We provide focused and pragmatic consultancy services to help buyers to plan how they will implement cloud PPM Solutions to improve their project, programmes, portfolios and business change / transformation. We use a standard approach to deploy any PPM cloud service, based on many tens of successful deployments, but this can be adapted to the implementation approach based on the client’s needs, if required.; ; Our standard approach (based on a hybrid method) starts with Envisioning moves to a Proof of Concept (which is used as an iterative requirements and design model) then to Detailed Design and Development which could use either an agile of waterfall method, as appropriate. We then move to a structured testing and then deployment phase, followed by implementation and adoption support. Training forms a key element of deployment readiness.; ; A key output from the Envisioning Phase will include a Roadmap that identifies the anticipated solution Releases and a Release Plan detailing the proposed number, duration and areas of focus of the design sprints required to support the next Release(s).
• Planning service works with specific services: Yes
• Hosting or software services the planning service works with:
  • Microsoft Planner
  • OnePlan
  • Microsoft Project Online
  • Microsoft Project Server
  • MiGSO-PCUBED Clayverest
  • Other Microsoft centric PPM solutions
  • Non-Microsoft centric PPM solutions

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: MIGSO-PCUBED can provide a range of training associated with this service. Where we have detailed knowledge of the specific solution being deployed (as defined in our Cloud Service offerings) we can provide functional level training. In other cases we can arrange specific training from product supplier. In all cases we can provide support for training in new ways or working or processes related to PPM and also central training in areas such as Change or Agile Development or Lean Management
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: As part of the PPM Deployment Service, MIGSO-PCUBED can provide full consultancy services to help organisations to design, deploy and adopt cloud hosted PPM solutions to enable better delivery and governance of all work that is being delivered as part of a project, programme or portfolio combined with required business change and transformation. ; ; Specifically, in the area of migration we can provide support in areas such as:; ; • Migration Scope Definition; • Migration Strategy; • Assessment and analysis of Technical Options; • Data analysis and preparation; • Data Migration; • Change Management; • Process changes; • Security analysis and planning; • Migration planning; • Launch planning and support; • Post deployment support and change control; • Adoption and value realisation; • Integration with digital strategy, approach and technologies; • Data integration and interfaces; ; We have a series of delivery kits and approaches defined for each of these areas and will work with our customers to create a pragmatic and effective approach for their specific 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: MIGSO-PCUBED can provide a Quality Assurance service as part of this overall solution. We will use one of our process SMEs to review the deployed processes, assess them for compliance with best practice, ensure there is consistency between all processes and alignment to the customer objectives and recommend changes and next steps.; ; Our approach to program assurance is to:; ; 1. Determine objectively the current level of confidence (e.g. risk exposure); 2. Identify practical steps to eliminate or mitigate the risks and improve program assurance; 3. Drive the implementation of those steps and measure improving assurance levels; As an example, our Program Assurance Methodology has four simple stages, applied in a way that takes account of the program, its context and its requirements:; ; Discover, Diagnose, Plan, Implement.; ; We have a range of templates and ready assessments of project assurance, programme assurance, data quality, data literacy, PMO and Project Management Skills.

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: No

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: No
• Phone support: No
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: This service is focused on the lifecycle of a PPM solution deployment. Support during such deployment is provided as part of the service itself. ; ; It is possible to extend this service e.g. to provide longer term, ad hoc support for business process or challenges and to support the resolution of any issues that have been raised directly with the specific solution. This is not provided by a traditional helpdesk. It is provided by the provision of "call-off" days which can be used for either technical or business support.; ; It is expected application support would be delivered directly via the product suppliers helpdesk. Our services can, of course, be used to facilitate this.; ; As this service post deployment activities, it would be charged at our standard rate table fees.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: BSI Assurance UK Limited
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 18/05/2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: Software development
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• 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

  MIGSO-PCUBED understands the importance of the Nation fighting climate change, and we have incorporated the guidance within CCS PPN 06/20 in our work. We have an active Deliver Green Together Community of Purpose (DGT CoP). Their scope includes ensuring our business is keeping pace with the sustainability agenda both internally by reducing our impact on the environment, and externally by assisting in sustainable projects and influencing client's sustainability considerations.; MIGSO-PCUBED services and products are focused on building, maintaining, extending and ensuring the success of cloud-based solutions. These solutions, when deployed successfully, provide the support and collaboration required for successful project delivery to be undertaken remotely. This implicitly reduces the need for face-to-face meetings and reduces individual and organisational carbon footprints. The availability of digital reporting, the enhanced user interfaces also reduces, ideally to zero, the need for any paper reporting.

  Covid-19 recovery

  MIGSO-PCUBED understands the importance of the Nation recovering from Covid-19, and we have incorporated the guidance within CCS PPN 06/20 in our work. However, since 2022 we have subsumed this theme into the four other themes.

  Tackling economic inequality

  MIGSO-PCUBED understands the importance of the Nation tackling economic inequality, and we have incorporated the guidance within CCS PPN 06/20 in our work. We have an active Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community of Purpose (EDI CoP) with a number of related Affinity groups that contribute to our work in this area. Examples include our MPower Apprentice Programme and the opening of our Hubs in Birmingham and Manchester.; MIGSO-PCUBED services and products are focused on building, maintaining, extending and ensuring the success of cloud-based solutions. These solutions, when deployed successfully, increase the ability of everyone associated with the delivery of a project to work from any location, and potentially in any time-zone. This flexibility allows the users of any solution to be located anywhere with minimal cost to participate, removing a barrier to users needing to be based in areas of high economic wealth or for individual users to require a significant level of investment before they can be included.

  Equal opportunity

  MIGSO-PCUBED understands the importance of the Nation having equal opportunities, and we have incorporated the guidance within CCS PPN 06/20 in our work. We have an active Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community of Purpose (EDI CoP) with a number of related Affinity groups that contribute to our work in this area. We strive to shape and nurture a culture where everyone is valued; where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative and where EDI underpins our values and everything we do. Internal initiative examples include launching a reverse mentoring scheme and we are in our fifth year of supporting the 30% Club.; MIGSO-PCUBED services and products are focused on building, maintaining, extending and ensuring the success of cloud-based solutions. These solutions, when deployed successfully, have no weighting that favours or disadvantages any sector of possible users. There is no discrimination of or restrictive element which could apply to anyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality or religion.

  Wellbeing

  MIGSO-PCUBED understands the importance of the Nation being a healthy nation and we have incorporated the guidance within CCS PPN 06/20 in our work. We have an active Wellbeing Community of Purpose (CoP). We want to bring wellbeing to the top of everyone's agenda and contribute to a culture that prioritises the support of our people, encouraging them to nurture their own and others’ health. Over 140 UK consultants have attended a mental health awareness course and we have over 10 mental health First-Aiders.; MIGSO-PCUBED services and products are focused on building, maintaining, extending and ensuring the success of cloud-based solutions. These solutions, when deployed successfully, increase the ability of everyone associated with the delivery of a project to work flexibly in terms of both hours and location. This provides the ability for everyone to adapt their working style to fit closer to their ideal work-life balance which contributes to an individual’s wellbeing.

Pricing

• Price: £50 to £2,000 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 uk.info@migso-pcubed.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.