QDC

Q PPM - Microsoft PPM System and Support

QPPM is a project and portfolio management service that helps organisations deploy Microsoft’s latest PPM technologies - Power Platform, Dataverse, and Planner. As a Microsoft partner, we improve project delivery, visibility, and resource management through scheduling, risk tracking, financial planning, Power BI reporting, and tailored configuration, training, and support.

Features

• Microsoft PPM deployment using Power Platform, Dataverse, and Planner tools.
• Project lifecycle management from initiation through delivery and closure stages.
• Integrated scheduling and task management using Planner and Power Automate.
• Risk and issue tracking with configurable workflows and notifications.
• Resource planning and utilisation insights across projects and portfolios.
• Financial tracking including budgets, forecasts, and actuals with reporting.
• Power BI dashboards for real-time project and portfolio performance visibility.
• Custom configuration aligned to organisational processes and governance requirements.
• End-user training and onboarding for successful solution adoption and usage.
• Ongoing support and optimisation to ensure long-term solution success.

Benefits

• Reduces deployment times through streamlined Microsoft PPM implementation support.
• Improves project visibility with real-time dashboards and reporting tools.
• Enhances resource utilisation across teams and project portfolios efficiently.
• Reduces business risk via structured issue and risk management workflows.
• Accelerates decision-making with integrated Power BI performance insights.
• Improves scheduling accuracy using Planner and automated task coordination.
• Supports financial control with budget tracking and forecasting capabilities.
• Boosts user adoption through tailored training and onboarding programmes.
• Aligns project delivery with strategic goals and governance standards.
• Enables continuous improvement through ongoing support and solution optimisation.

• Education pricing available
• Free trial available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

334006114266217

Contact

Charlie Hill
+44 1628 274542
sales@qd-c.co.uk

About your service

• Service categories:

  Applications

  Enterprise resource management

  • Project and portfolio management
• Multi cloud support: No

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: Yes
• What software services is the service an extension to: Microsoft Power Platform & Planner
• Cloud deployment model: Public cloud
• Service constraints: Core Configuration Ownership:; Q PPM’s underlying configuration is owned by Microsoft. We do not alter the core setup, ensuring compliance, stability, and alignment with Microsoft’s roadmap.; ; Out-of-the-Box Deployment:; Q PPM is deployed as an out-of-the-box solution. While we provide additional configuration and customization, base functionality remains as designed by Microsoft.; ; Platform Dependency:; Built on Microsoft Power Platform and leveraging Planner for scheduling, any limitations or changes within these services may impact functionality.; ; Customization Boundaries:; We configure and extend within the supported Microsoft framework but cannot override or modify core components controlled by Microsoft.
• System requirements:
  • Microsoft Power Apps Per App License: Required for QPPM access.
  • Microsoft Planner License: Planner Plan 1 or Project Plan 3.
  • Microsoft 365 Tenant: Active subscription with Azure AD for authentication.
  • Microsoft Power BI Pro License: Required for advanced QPPM reporting.
  • Stable Internet Connection: Minimum 10 Mbps for cloud service access.
  • Power Automate Premium: Service account license for advanced QPPM workflows
  • Modern Web Browser: Latest Edge, Chrome, or Safari for performance.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support response times: Service Desk & SLA; QDC service desk operates Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30 UK time (excluding English public holidays, QDC’s Christmas period, and company events).; Service Level Agreement (SLA); ; Tickets are categorized as:; Incident: Bugs or issues with the signed-off build; Question: How-to or what-if queries; Change Request: Additional changes beyond the signed-off build; ; Incidents follow SLA priorities; Questions and Change Requests default to P4.; ; Response Times:; P1: 15-min acknowledgment, hourly updates, fix in ½ day; P2: Updates every 4 hrs, fix in 2 days; P3: Updates every 8 hrs, fix in 3 days; P4: Daily updates, fix in 5 days
• 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: No
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: Support Levels: We deliver a robust, SLA-driven support service designed to keep your solution performing at its best. Our remote third-line break-fix support includes rapid incident resolution, proactive communication, and escalation to Microsoft when required. Incidents are prioritised to minimise business impact:; ; Priority 1: Immediate response (15 mins), resolution target ½ business day; Priority 2: Resolution within 2 business days; Priority 3: Resolution within 3 business days; Priority 4: Resolution within 5 business days; ; Costs: ; Support is provided under a fixed-price model agreed at contract stage, ensuring predictable costs. £10,500 Ex VAT Per Annum ; ; Optional enhancements - such as extended hours or onsite support - are available at additional cost.; ; Account Management; While we do not offer a formal Technical Account Manager, every customer benefits from direct access to senior technical specialists for complex issues, ensuring expert guidance without delays.; Our service operates Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30 UK time, with flexible options for extended coverage. We combine clear SLAs, transparent pricing, and expert escalation paths to deliver confidence and continuity.
• Support available to third parties: No

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: We make onboarding simple and user-friendly. Q PPM is delivered as a fully hosted solution within Microsoft 365, so users access it through familiar Microsoft interfaces. We provide a structured onboarding process that includes:; ; - Kick-off and Setup: We configure environments, security roles, and initial data as part of implementation.; - Guided Training: Interactive sessions and user guides tailored to different roles ensure quick adoption.; - Built-in System Admin App: A key feature of Q PPM is its low-code admin app, enabling customers to customize workflows, forms, and views without technical expertise. This minimizes training needs and reduces dependency on QDC for ongoing changes.; - Support and Resources: Access to Microsoft documentation, QDC knowledge base, and responsive support for any queries.; ; Our approach ensures users can start using Q PPM immediately, with minimal disruption and maximum flexibility to adapt the tool to their needs.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats: PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: When the contract ends, users retain full control of their data. Q PPM is built entirely on Microsoft Power Platform and hosted within Microsoft 365, so all project and portfolio data resides securely in the customer’s Microsoft Dataverse environment. This means data extraction is straightforward and does not require QDC involvement. Users can export data using standard Microsoft tools such as Excel, Power Query, or Power Automate flows, enabling bulk export in common formats (CSV, XLSX, JSON). Additionally, administrators can configure custom reports or scheduled exports before contract termination. No proprietary formats or restrictions apply - data remains accessible through Microsoft’s native capabilities, ensuring transparency and avoiding vendor lock-in.
• End-of-contract process: At the end of the contract, Q PPM remains fully operational within the customer’s Microsoft 365 environment. Because the solution is built entirely on Microsoft Power Platform, customers retain full ownership of their data and configurations, ensuring continuity and eliminating vendor lock-in. There is no additional cost to QDC after contract expiry.
• Documentation accessibility standard: WCAG 2.2 AA

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
• Application to install: No
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: Q PPM is delivered as a Power Apps model-driven app, offering consistent functionality across desktop and mobile with some differences. The mobile experience is optimized for touch, featuring simplified navigation, responsive layouts, and streamlined forms. Advanced capabilities - such as complex dashboards, embedded canvas apps, and certain administrative tools - may not fully display on mobile. Offline access is supported for selected entities on mobile, while desktop requires connectivity. Mobile is ideal for quick updates and task completion, whereas desktop provides the full feature set for configuration, reporting, and detailed analysis.
• Service interface: Yes
• User support accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA
• Description of service interface: Q PPM provides a secure, web-based interface built on Microsoft Power Platform. Users interact through model-driven Power Apps with dashboards, forms, and workflows for project and portfolio management. Scheduling is integrated via Microsoft Planner within the same interface. For automation and integrations, Q PPM uses Microsoft Power Automate, enabling connections to hundreds of services through pre-built connectors and custom flows. Authentication and access control are managed via Azure Active Directory, ensuring secure, role-based access. The interface is responsive and works across desktop and mobile devices for a consistent experience.
• Accessibility standards: WCAG 2.2 AA
• Accessibility testing: Q PPM is built entirely on Microsoft Power Platform and hosted within Microsoft 365. Accessibility testing is performed by Microsoft, including validation with assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, and high-contrast modes. QDC does not conduct separate testing, as we use only Microsoft components without custom code. We rely on Microsoft’s published accessibility reports and compliance certifications, which confirm ongoing testing and adherence to WCAG standards. Links to these reports are provided for transparency.
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: Q PPM leverages Microsoft Power Automate for API-based integrations. Users can create automated workflows that connect Q PPM to hundreds of services via pre-built connectors or custom HTTP actions. They can read, update, and exchange data between Q PPM and other systems, trigger actions based on events, and orchestrate processes securely using Azure AD authentication. Users cannot directly modify Q PPM’s core application logic or database through the API, nor bypass Microsoft’s security and compliance controls. All API interactions are subject to Microsoft’s connector limits and licensing requirements.
• API documentation: Yes
• API documentation formats: Open API (also known as Swagger)
• API sandbox or test environment: Yes
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: Q PPM is designed for flexibility and user empowerment. Built entirely on Microsoft Power Platform, it includes a fully integrated System Admin app that enables customers to configure and customise the solution without coding expertise. Using intuitive, low-code tools, users can modify forms, views, dashboards, workflows, and security roles to align with their organisational processes. This approach ensures minimal training requirements and significantly reduces dependency on QDC for ongoing changes.; ; Users can also extend functionality through Microsoft Power Automate, creating automated workflows and integrating Q PPM with hundreds of external services. Additional customisation options include embedding Power BI dashboards for advanced reporting and leveraging Microsoft Planner for scheduling.; ; All changes are applied within the secure Microsoft 365 environment, maintaining compliance and governance. This combination of low-code configuration and seamless integration provides organisations with full control to adapt Q PPM as needs evolve - without costly development cycles or vendor lock-in.

Scaling

• Independence of resources: Yes. Q PPM guarantees independence of resources by leveraging Microsoft Power Platform’s multi-tenant architecture and Azure’s autoscaling capabilities. Each customer environment is logically isolated, ensuring workloads from other users do not impact performance. Resource allocation is managed dynamically, with capacity monitoring and throttling safeguards to maintain consistent service levels. Additionally, Q PPM uses Microsoft’s global infrastructure with built-in redundancy and load balancing, ensuring high availability and predictable performance regardless of demand from other tenants.

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: Q PPM provides service usage metrics to support transparency and governance. Administrators can access Power Platform analytics and Microsoft Planner insights to monitor user activity, app usage, task progress, and resource allocation. Metrics are available through configurable dashboards and can be exported to Power BI for advanced reporting. Customers retain full visibility and control over usage data, ensuring compliance with audit and reporting requirements.
• Reporting types: Real-time dashboards
• Resource tagging: Yes
• FOCUS resource tagging: No

Resellers

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

Staff security

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

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations: United Kingdom
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 4.0)
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: ‘IT Health Check’ performed by a CREST-approved service provider
• Protecting data at rest:
  • Physical access control, complying with CSA CCM v4.0
  • Physical access control, complying with SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
  • 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 importing and exporting

• Data export approach: Q PPM is built on Microsoft Power Platform, so data export uses standard Microsoft 365 features. Users can export data from model-driven Power Apps views to Excel or CSV using the built-in “Export to Excel” option, supporting both static worksheets and dynamic refreshable links. Power Automate enables automated data extraction and delivery to other systems or storage locations, such as SharePoint, SQL, or external applications. All exports respect Azure Active Directory security roles and permissions, ensuring compliance and data protection. No proprietary formats are used, data remains in open, widely supported formats for easy portability and integration with other tools.
• Data export formats: CSV
• Data import formats: CSV

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: Q PPM inherits Microsoft’s financially backed SLA for online services, guaranteeing 99.9% monthly uptime for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform services. Availability is measured per service and published in Microsoft’s SLA documentation. If uptime falls below the guaranteed level, customers are eligible for service credits, applied to future billing, based on Microsoft’s published credit tiers. Claims are submitted by the tenant administrator through Microsoft support. QDC monitors service health and assists customers in providing impact details for credit requests, while designing solutions for high availability in line with Microsoft’s reliability standards.
• Approach to resilience: Q PPM is built on Microsoft’s Power Platform and inherits Microsoft’s cloud resilience features, including geo-redundant datacentres, automated failover, and high availability backed by a 99.9% SLA. All infrastructure-level resilience, physical security, and disaster recovery are managed entirely by Microsoft in compliance with global standards such as ISO 27001 and CSA CCM v4.0.; At the application level, QDC ensures resilience by following best practices for solution design - such as using supported configurations, avoiding unsupported customizations, and implementing robust error handling within apps and workflows. Detailed datacentre architecture and resilience measures are available on request from Microsoft.
• Outage reporting: Q PPM relies on Microsoft’s outage reporting mechanisms. Service health and incident updates are published on the Microsoft Service Health Dashboard, accessible via the Microsoft 365 admin center. Administrators can also configure email alerts for service issues and planned maintenance, and service health data is available through the Microsoft Graph API for integration with monitoring tools. QDC monitors these channels and supports customers in interpreting outage information and escalation when required.

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 and support channels is strictly controlled using Microsoft Entra ID with MFA, Conditional Access, and role-based access control (RBAC) to enforce least privilege. Privileged roles are granted on a just-in-time basis via Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and fully audited through Microsoft’s logging tools. Support channels (portal, email, phone) require identity verification before any privileged action, and sensitive requests are linked to approved tickets. Customers retain ownership of their environments and can revoke QDC access at any time. All administrative actions are logged for transparency and reviewed periodically to ensure compliance and security
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
• Management access authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users have access to real-time audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users have access to real-time audit information
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: User-defined
• 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: Other
• Other security governance standards: Cyber Essentials Plus
• Information security policies and processes: QDC follows formal information security policies aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus and UK government best practice. Our policies cover secure configuration, access control, malware protection, patch management, and incident response. We maintain strict controls to protect customer data and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.; Reporting structure: Information security is overseen by our Director. Department heads are responsible for enforcing policies within their teams, and all staff are required to escalate any security concerns or incidents immediately.; Compliance assurance: We conduct regular internal audits, vulnerability assessments, and annual Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Staff receive mandatory security training, and policies are reviewed annually or following significant changes. Incident response procedures align with NCSC guidance, and breaches are reported in accordance with GDPR and ICO requirements.
• Software Security Code of Practice: Yes

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: Q PPM is built on Microsoft’s Power Platform, so all infrastructure and platform-level configuration management is handled by Microsoft under strict compliance standards. At the application level, QDC manages changes through controlled solution lifecycle processes. Components such as apps, flows, and configurations are tracked using version-controlled solution exports and deployment pipelines. All changes are assessed for potential security impact by ensuring they remain within Microsoft’s supported framework and do not introduce unsupported customizations. This approach maintains integrity, security, and alignment with Microsoft’s compliance requirements.
• Vulnerability management type: Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
• Vulnerability management approach: Q PPM inherits Microsoft’s vulnerability management program, which includes continuous threat assessment, automated scanning, and regular penetration testing by accredited providers. Potential threats are assessed using Microsoft’s global security intelligence network, which aggregates data from internal telemetry, industry feeds, and threat intelligence sources such as MSRC (Microsoft Security Response Centre). Patches and security updates are deployed rapidly - often within hours for critical vulnerabilities - across Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. QDC does not manage infrastructure-level vulnerability processes; our responsibility is limited to app-level configuration within Microsoft’s secure framework.
• Protective monitoring type: Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
• Protective monitoring approach: Q PPM is built on Microsoft technology, so customers are responsible for ongoing monitoring using Microsoft’s native tools. QDC can provide optional monitoring support during UK working hours (09:00–17:30), not 24/7, and requires System Administrator access (and Power BI workspace admin for BI checks). Our checks include Power BI refresh failures, Power Automate flow anomalies (including Planner sync), app performance via Microsoft Admin Centre, system queue reviews, Dataverse capacity (database, file, log), and license utilization reviews. This service complements Microsoft’s built-in security and ensures proactive visibility for customers.
• Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Incident management approach: QDC follows a structured incident management approach aligned to ITIL principles and Microsoft security best practices. We maintain pre-defined processes for common events such as account compromise, failed flows, and capacity issues. Users can report incidents via our dedicated support channels (email, service desk portal, or phone), which log and prioritize incidents by severity. For each incident, we provide a formal report detailing root cause, actions taken, and recommendations for prevention. Our process includes detection, triage, containment, investigation, recovery, and post-incident review to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.
• Post-quantum cryptography secure: Yes

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Conforms to a recognised standard, but self-assessed

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: Yes
• Connected networks:
  • Public Services Network (PSN)
  • Police National Network (PNN)
  • Joint Academic Network (JANET)
  • Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)
  • Health and Social Care Network (HSCN)

Pricing

• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: Yes
• Description of free trial: QDC offers a free 30-day trial of Q PPM, hosted in QDC Microsoft tenant. The trial includes all Q PPM features for project and portfolio management. Advanced customisations, dedicated support, and long-term data retention are excluded. After 30 days, customers can purchase Q PPM.

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

• Less than £250,000: 0%
• Between £250,000 and £500,000: 5%
• Between £500,001 and £1,000,000: 10%
• Between £1,000,001 and £2,500,000: 10%
• Between £2,500,001 and £5,000,000: 10%
• Over £5,000,001: 10%

Non-mandatory Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2022 certification: No
• ISO 9001 certification: No
• Quality management systems (QMS): No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Please provide your Cyber Essentials Certificate Number: 17dfc458-ad00-422b-b497-18bd0f81fb41
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Please provide your Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate Number: 6b3b607a-0196-4188-bbd4-2f13cbb37300
• Other security certifications: No

Social value

• Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery:

  • 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

    • 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
    • Payment of more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (as appropriate) to the contract workforce
    • Entitlement to sick pay for the contract workforce, with provision in place for any staff who do not meet the earnings threshold for statutory sick pay, payment of sick pay from day one of absence and payment of staff on the contract workforce who are off sick a replacement income of 100% of their usual earnings for as long as possible
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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

  • 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 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

    • Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications

  • 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 3: Resilient, innovative and flexible supply chains: Support economic growth through enabling resilient businesses, opportunities for small businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises

    • Understanding of the types of businesses in the market and the level of participation by new businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutuals
    • Activities to identify opportunities to open up sub-contracts under the prime contract to a diverse range of businesses, including new businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutuals
    • Plans for positive actions with community groups.
    • Plans to respond flexibly and adapt approaches to community engagement and initiatives

  • 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
    • 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

  • Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain

    Policy Outcome 6: Employment and training: For those who face barriers to employment

    • Understanding of employment and skills issues, and of the skills and employment shortages of high growth sectors relating to the contract
    • Understanding of the issues affecting the representation of disabled people in the workforce in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors
    • Introducing transparency to pay and reward processes
    • Working conditions which promote an inclusive working environment and promote retention and progression
    • Understanding of the issues affecting inequality in employment, skills and pay in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors. Measures to tackle inequality in employment, skills and pay in the contract workforce
    • Inclusive and accessible development practices, including guidance for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition

  • Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain

    Policy Outcome 7: Creating a pipeline of opportunities: For the contract workforce, reducing barriers to entry for under-represented groups.

    • Understanding of the underlying factors affecting improvements to reduce barriers to entry and training schemes for the target cohort(s) related to the contract workforce
    • Understanding of issues relating to entering the contract workforce

  • 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

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@qd-c.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.