ADROIT CLOUD CONSULTING LIMITED

Azure DevOps Service

Adroit delivers Azure DevOps Services, incorporating secure IaaS, PaaS, AKS, and CI/CD (via Azure Pipelines), Repos, Artifacts, Azure Monitor, Landing Zones, and Azure extensions Marketplace. Focusing on security, efficiency, enhanced governance, and innovation for agile, robust cloud infrastructure management.

Features

• Large-scale Azure services designed, aligning with ITIL 4, Prince 2.
• PaaS delivery via Azure DevOps; adheres to Agile, Cloud-First principles.
• Migration from third-party clouds to Azure, following GDS guidelines.
• Azure Pipelines ensure CI/CD efficiency, meeting OWASP Top 10 standards.
• Azure Artifacts simplifies package management, supports GDPR compliance.
• Azure Landing Zones implementation ensures secure, NCSC-compliant environments.
• IaaS, PaaS, AKS integration for dynamic solutions, supports WCAG 2.1.
• Azure Monitor enhances governance, aligns with SFIA, DDaT frameworks.
• Customisable services foster innovation, backed by UK Digital Strategy.
• Azure Marketplace integration provides access to CDDO-approved tools.

Benefits

• Ensures cloud service security, compliance; aligned with ISO-27001, Cyber Essentials.
• Integrates IaaS, PaaS, AKS for streamlined cloud operations, agility.
• Azure Pipelines optimisation accelerates CI/CD, enhancing delivery pace.
• Comprehensive management via Azure Monitor, upholding TCoP standards.
• Facilitates Azure migration, increasing project scalability and flexibility.
• Offers extensive Azure Marketplace tools, fostering service innovation.
• Azure Landing Zones customise cloud setups, promoting efficient governance.
• Guarantees continuous service availability, supporting a robust digital infrastructure.
• Employs AI, ML for cutting-edge data solutions, advancing analytics.
• Provides flexible deployment, embracing diverse, inclusive work environments.

£270 to £2,200 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

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

437545054850212

Contact

Pav Khural
07732808155
business@adroitcc.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Adroit's planning service for the Azure DevOps Service is designed to integrate Azure's cloud capabilities into your organisation, enhancing security, efficiency, and governance. Our structured approach ensures a tailored deployment of Azure DevOps features, including IaaS, PaaS, AKS, and CI/CD pipelines.; The planning service includes:; Assessing your current IT landscape to identify opportunities for leveraging Azure DevOps capabilities for cloud infrastructure management.; Designing scalable, resilient Azure services that meet your specific needs, incorporating end-to-end PaaS delivery and Azure Landing Zones for optimal cloud environment setup.; Planning migration strategies from third-party clouds to Azure, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your operations.; Streamlining continuous integration and delivery with Azure Pipelines, enhancing your deployment processes for quicker, more reliable releases.; Integrating Azure Monitor and Extensions for efficient management and governance, providing visibility and control over your cloud resources.; Customising your Azure DevOps setup to exploit Azure Marketplace tools and services.; Our planning service aims to establish a robust, agile cloud infrastructure with enhanced security and compliance, optimised CI/CD processes, and flexible deployment options. A strategic, well-executed plan for adopting Azure DevOps, ensuring your cloud services are future-ready and aligned with best practices.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Adroit offers a targeted training service for our Azure DevOps Service, designed to upskill your team in Azure's cloud capabilities and DevOps best practices. This training ensures your team is proficient in utilising Azure DevOps tools and methodologies, facilitating efficient, secure, and innovative cloud infrastructure management.; Training includes: ; Azure DevOps essentials, including IaaS, PaaS, AKS, CI/CD pipelines, Azure Repos, Artifacts, Azure Monitor, and Landing Zones.; Participants will learn how to leverage Azure Pipelines for continuous integration and delivery, ensuring faster and more reliable application deployments.; Hands-on sessions on package management and sharing through Azure Artifacts, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.; Creation and management of Azure Landing Zones, ensuring a structured and secure cloud environment setup.; Integrating secure IaaS, PaaS, and AKS solutions, focusing on security, compliance, and governance within the Azure ecosystem.; Guidance on utilising Azure Monitor and Extensions for effective management and monitoring of cloud services.; Training is conducted by experienced Azure DevOps professionals, providing insights into real-world application and best practices.; Adroit's training equips your team with the knowledge and skills to navigate Azure DevOps services confidently, driving your organisation towards enhanced agility, security, and operational excellence in cloud infrastructure management.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Adroit's Azure DevOps Service facilitates direct migration and setup within Azure's cloud environment, focusing on integrating Azure DevOps capabilities such as IaaS, PaaS, AKS, and CI/CD pipelines into your infrastructure.; Setup and Migration Includes:; Initiating with a detailed business case for cloud migration, we assess your current setup and define the migration scope for Azure integration.; We identify necessary resources for migration, especially in complex transitions from on-premise to cloud or between cloud platforms.; Our process includes developing a migration strategy, conducting validation testing, and executing the migration.; We guide the redesign of application architecture to enhance functionality within Azure, addressing application dependencies and planning for contingencies.; Operational practices are updated to incorporate Azure DevOps functionalities, ensuring efficient workflow integration.; Security and networking policies are rigorously reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with the highest standards, aligning with ITIL 4 service management principles.; Adroit ensures your transition to Azure DevOps is aligned with strategic objectives, enhancing infrastructure agility and security.
• 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: Our quality assurance and performance testing services are embedded from project initiation, ensuring a comprehensive examination across functional and non-functional requirements. We employ a blend of manual and automated testing techniques, providing robust quality assurance and performance assessments throughout the software development lifecycle. Our agile testing strategy integrates seamlessly with DevOps practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD), establishing an efficient and streamlined software delivery pipeline.; ; Expert QA and performance testers are actively involved from the early stages—planning, design, and implementation—adhering to GDS standards. This proactive involvement facilitates the early detection and resolution of potential quality issues, effectively minimising defects to zero within sprint cycles and enhancing overall software integrity. Our approach not only ensures the delivery of high-quality software solutions but also accelerates time to launch, reduces project risks, and improves stakeholder satisfaction by aligning product outcomes with the organisations' objectives and user expectations.

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:
  • GBEST
  • CHECK
  • CREST
  • Tigerscheme
  • Cyber Scheme

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: We deliver tailored solutions to help you design, implement, and manage your hosting or software services. Our offerings are adaptable to meet your specific requirements and budgets, ranging from full outsourcing to supplementing your current teams.; ; For organisations wishing to build their own in-house capabilities, we provide comprehensive support. This includes sourcing skilled professionals, from apprentices to seasoned experts, and equipping them with the necessary training to independently manage and maintain your services.; ; Our support operates around the clock, 365 days a year, ensuring reliable service at all times. We also offer proactive monitoring and alerting systems, which can be integrated with your existing tools or provided through our own solutions.; ; Additionally, we provide access to a diverse pool of talent, whether local, nearshore, or offshore, ensuring you have the right expertise to meet your operational needs.; ; Whether you require continuous support or assistance in establishing a self-sufficient team, we work closely with you to ensure your strategy is achieved effectively and efficiently.

Service scope

• Service constraints: None apply, not applicable

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Within 1-hour and response times are not different at weekends.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AAA
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Adroit offers a 24/7 support rota for our Azure DevOps Service, guaranteeing constant access to our specialists. This ensures your Azure cloud environments and DevOps workflows remain efficient, secure, and compliant with industry standards.; ; Support Service includes:; ; A 24/7 support rota for Azure DevOps services, addressing urgent needs.; Direct communication channels via email, phone, Microsoft Teams for immediate support.; Agile, security-cleared engineering experts with deep Azure platform knowledge.; Detailed guidance on Azure Pipelines, Artifacts, Monitor, and Landing Zones usage.; Support for seamless migration services to Azure from third-party clouds.; Expertise in ensuring ISO-27001, Cyber Essentials compliance within Azure environments.; Optimisation tips for CI/CD processes utilising Azure Pipelines for quicker delivery.; Assistance with Azure Landing Zones for secure and efficient cloud setups.; Advice on integrating and leveraging Azure Marketplace tools and extensions.; Support deploying advanced AI, ML, and data analytics capabilities on Azure.; Our team, adhering to ITIL 4 best practices, is committed to providing responsive, reliable support, ensuring your Azure DevOps projects are backed by expert guidance and are aligned with your strategic goals.

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: British Standards Institute
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 09/02/2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: Nothing
• 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
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  We encourage ethical and fair-trade purchasing and sustainable and carbon-reduction elements in our purchasing strategy. Our stated policy objective is to meet our Net Zero carbon targets while achieving our wider Social Value priorities. We have; ; Developed a circular economy model approach to our procurement strategy, environmental policy, and prevention strategies.; Ensured sustainability is considered in all purchases ; We operate a water consumption and management system that closely monitors water usage and compares performance with published targets. ; Regularly reviewed opportunities for reduction of mains water consumption. ; Installed water-efficient fittings and technology ; Reduced water consumption by 25% in 2023 and 3 m3/person/year for offices. ; To ensure new development, upgrades, and refurbishments are carried out to policies, and specifications. We apply independent environmental assessment methods to new developments. Our Waste Prevention Programme focuses on the top of the waste hierarchy, which means increasing the reuse, repair, re-manufacture, and use of industrial by-products. We monitor greenhouse gas emissions. We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. ; REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS; Remote Working: By facilitating remote and hybrid working, we actively reduce our carbon footprint by minimising commuting and business travel. This has the dual benefit of enhancing work-life balance and reducing emissions associated with transport.; Minimising Business Travel: we limit in-person meetings and opt for virtual communication tools; reducing the need for travel and associated carbon emissions.; Green Transport Initiatives: We cycle to stations for public transport wherever possible, further decreasing carbon emissions linked with car usage. We are also replacing our existing hybrid company vehicles with fully electric models to lower our emissions further.; Carbon Offsetting: We work with partners, where we plant trees locally. For each tree planted, a tonne of carbon is saved through supporting internationally verified carbon reduction projects.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Enhancing workplace conditions to support COVID-19 recovery required a comprehensive effort. Adroit implemented the following measures to safeguard the well-being of all engaged parties and the local community in order to contribute to broader recovery efforts:; Remote Working: We facilitated and promoted remote working options wherever feasible; Employee Support and Communication: Regular updates on COVID-19 developments, safety measures, and resources were communicated transparently to our employees and subcontractors; Mental Health Support: Adroit places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Through regular check-ins and an empathetic management approach, we maintain a healthy work-life balance and emotional wellbeing for all our team members. Employee mental wellness is integral to us.; Adroit is a workplace that fosters a culture of safety, flexibility, and employee well-being. Our commitment to improving workplace conditions contributes to the broader COVID-19 recovery effort and helps us emerge stronger as a united and resilient workforce.

  Equal opportunity

  As a digital transformation consultancy, a core focus is on creating equal employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment and those located in deprived areas.; We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity by providing equal opportunities to all candidates based on their skills and potential. We actively seek talent from disadvantaged communities to contribute to their economic growth. Our dedication to creating meaningful employment opportunities drives our mission to positively impact and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.; To demonstrate our dedication to this goal, we have implemented several actions:; Regular Audits: We conduct regular audits of our workforce to identify disparities in employment opportunities, skills development, and pay. These audits help us understand the areas that need improvement and ensure transparency in our practices.; Equal Pay Policy: Our equal pay ensures that all workers receive fair and equitable compensation for their work regardless of their contract status.; Skill Enhancement Programmes: We offer skill enhancement programmes to all employees, providing them with opportunities to develop and grow professionally. By investing in their skills, we aim to level the playing field and empower them for future career advancement.; Diversity and Inclusion Training: We conduct training sessions for our workforce to promote diversity and inclusion. These sessions raise awareness about fairness and respect, fostering a culture that values diversity.; Regular Feedback Mechanisms: We encourage open communication and feedback from our subcontractors. This helps us identify and address any concerns or issues related to inequality promptly.; We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees, regardless of their contractual status, have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.

  Wellbeing

  We have identified the needs of our workforce and local communities, worked with health professionals (also using our Occupational Health service providers) and workforce representatives/community leaders, conducted surveys, held focus groups, and talked to community leaders to provide our Care well-being Support Programme, supporting the Mental Health at Work Plan: our volunteers and certified partner organisation provide health and wellbeing support for our temporary workers, internal staff and local communities; ; Mental health Wellbeing & Floor Walking / Desk-Side Mental Health First Aider (pastoral support for disadvantaged groups; helping to reduce stigma surrounding mental health conditions); Healthy living ; Financial and legal well-being and Fair Work Planning; 24/7 GP consultation ; Smoking cessation ; Mental & physical health support & confidential helpline, especially during Covid-19 remote working/recovery ; Burnout prevention ; Life events counselling ; Team Coach (confidential work-based safe environment coaching support) ; Get fit programme, healthy eating at home ; Diet support/Healthy diet at work ; Financial/Legal guidance ; The programme is monitored quarterly to take feedback from participants to help us drive improvements. We especially focus on the feedback from individuals with mental health problems. Our internal volunteers are professionally trained to deliver mentoring and support. ; We work with local community organisations such as The Rainbow Project, Action Mental Health and Inspire Wellbeing, who provide support and resources to support underrepresented communities.; We work with Cancer Pledge which aims to abolish the stigma and insecurity that exist for people with cancer in the workplace. They stand together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture at work for all. We recently joined the pledge, in our continuous commitment to be inclusive and to create a supportive environment for our employees and candidates. We are committed to continuously raising awareness and creating specific policies and programs, to accommodate specific needs of cancer patients and caregivers in the workplace.

Pricing

• Price: £270 to £2,200 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

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 business@adroitcc.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.