Softcat Limited

Softcat Long Tail Assessment

By providing visibility into applications in use, categorisation, usage information, and support details, we help our customers reduce costs and consolidate their existing applications. We will prepare a detailed report on our customers' application position, covering their challenges and providing recommendations.

Features

• visibility of applications in use along with categorisation
• usage information and support details

Benefits

• make cost savings and consolidate your existing applications

£950 a unit

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODS

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

455748562317960

Contact

Charles Harrison
01628 403403
psitq@softcat.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: We arrange an initial scoping call with one of our Customer Success Advisors, who provides a statement of works document; clearly defining the process of the assessment.; Once the data is collected, our consultant will analyse, cleanse and build the workbook, defining all your tail end software.; The ‘Tail End’ definition is based on spend below a certain threshold. This will create an application position containing all; installed applications and their defined categories. Additional information such as application usage, end of life, end of; support, licensable and non-licensable applications will be included.; We produce a full report, focusing on your application position, providing observations, areas of concentration and; recommended best proactive next steps.; Finally, a Softcat SAM consultant will conduct a workshop session to run through the report, interpret the data and; recommend next steps.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: We arrange an initial scoping call with one of our Customer Success Advisors, who provides a statement of works document; clearly defining the process of the assessment.; Once the data is collected, our consultant will analyse, cleanse and build the workbook, defining all your tail end software.; The ‘Tail End’ definition is based on spend below a certain threshold. This will create an application position containing all; installed applications and their defined categories. Additional information such as application usage, end of life, end of; support, licensable and non-licensable applications will be included.; We produce a full report, focusing on your application position, providing observations, areas of concentration and; recommended best proactive next steps.; Finally, a Softcat SAM consultant will conduct a workshop session to run through the report, interpret the data and; recommend next steps.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: No

Security testing

• Security services: No

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 provide an aligned CSM; (Customer Success Manager) for full engagement; throughout the process.; ; Our expert technical team collaborate; with many different ITAM technology; vendors to ensure you obtain full; discovery of your licensing position. As; well as providing our own support and; discovery services, our consultants use a; variety of different technologies, meaning; you are unlikely to have to purchase; additional tooling for the review.; ; We arrange an initial scoping call with one of our Customer Success Advisors, who provides a statement of works document; clearly defining the process of the assessment.; Once the data is collected, our consultant will analyse, cleanse and build the workbook, defining all your tail end software.; The ‘Tail End’ definition is based on spend below a certain threshold. This will create an application position containing all; installed applications and their defined categories. Additional information such as application usage, end of life, end of; support, licensable and non-licensable applications will be included.; We produce a full report, focusing on your application position, providing observations, areas of concentration and; recommended best proactive next steps.; Softcat SAM consultant will conduct a workshop session to run through the report, interpret the data and; recommend next steps.

Service scope

• Service constraints: No

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Priority 1 24x7x365 <15 Minutes response Priority 2 P24x7x365 <30 Minutes response Priority 3 M-F 09:00 – 18:00 (ex. Bank Holidays) <4 Hours response Priority 4 M-F 09:00 – 18:00 (ex. Bank Holidays) <4 Hours response
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 A
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: As per Statement of Works

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: NQA
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: March 2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: N/A
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: Yes
• Any other security certifications: ISO22301

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Softcat are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and actively promoting sustainability. Our commitment to sustainability is a core aspect of our business strategy, driving us to innovate and lead in the creation of a more sustainable future for our company and the communities we serve. This commitment is embedded in our policies, operating procedures, and training programs.; ; We are proud to be the first FTSE 250 company to be awarded 5-star status in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ; ; We aim to achieve a Carbon Net-Zero Value Circle by 2040 by prioritising renewable energy, reducing natural resource use, minimising waste, and safeguarding biodiversity in compliance with environmental legislation.; ; At Softcat, we have taken significant steps towards securing renewable energy across our organisation, reducing our scope 1 & 2 emissions. We had the target of using 100% Renewable Energy across all our locations by 2024. We successfully delivered against this target ~2 years early.; ; In May 2023 we took delivery of 15 electric vehicles, replacing all existing fossil-fuelled company cars used by employees for business means. The implementation of the EV pool fleet will see a saving of over 80 tons of CO2e per year. A huge impact on our Net Zero targets.

  Tackling economic inequality

  As a value-add reseller, Softcat outsources the products, services, and solutions through our extensive network of partners, to best suit the needs of our broad client base. We always consider and promote SMEs and local providers where appropriate, particularly for the products and services we offer via the G Cloud framework.; ; We remain dedicated to improving employability and educational awareness across schools, colleges, and universities to help break down the barriers to joining technology organisations.; ; We work collaboratively with many schools that are close in proximity to our offices, to ensure we are actively supporting the community as well as schools from lower socio-economic backgrounds. ; ; We visit the schools to talk about the IT sector and the roles in our organisation, as well as promoting work-experience opportunities during the summer. In particular, we actively encourage students from diverse backgrounds to engage in work experience to appreciate the roles available in our sector.; ; For ambitious school and college leavers, a Softcat Apprenticeship is a great first step into the world of work, with 94% of our apprentices offered a permanent position at Softcat post apprenticeships, which goes to show the amazing opportunity available with us.; ; We were ranked 1st in IT & Consultancy, and 10th overall in by RateMyApprenticeship.com - Best 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2023-2024 list.; ; Softcat now also offer 12 month paid internships to University students looking to complete a year in industry as part of their undergraduate studies.

  Equal opportunity

  Our approach to diversity and inclusion is introduced first during our induction training, as part of our Softcat values, outlining responsibility to uphold our principles. This message is reinforced by our process and policies, networks, Allyship Training and Inclusion Awareness campaigns.; ; Softcat supports diversity and inclusion through various networks including:; - Supporting Women in Business (SWIB); - The Ethnic and Cultural Network; - The Pride Network; - The Family Network; - The Empowering Disability and Neurodiversity Network (EDN); - The Faith at Work Network; - Armed Forces & Veterans Network; These networks aim to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or family commitments.; ; Our allyship programme, Stronger Together, is a mixture of event and workshop-based training available to all staff. Programme topics include, bias, power, privilege, and being a greater ally. ; ; Inclusion Awareness campaigns include race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, faith, and caring responsibilities. These sessions highlight and celebrate minority groups, through panel sessions, Q&A sessions and training, providing an opportunity to discuss and understand ways to be more inclusive. ; ; Our efforts to improve diversity and inclusion have been incredibly successful. Since 2020, the number of female employees below management level has increased to 35%, and the number of ethnic minority employees rose to 17%.

  Wellbeing

  At Softcat, all employees are provided with access to our multidimensional wellbeing programme which includes flexible work arrangements, free nutritious breakfast, mental health support, employee benefits scheme, health and wellbeing week activities, and online workshops.; ; Giving back to the community is an innate part of who we are as a company. All Softcat employees are therefore given two volunteer days per year to support a charitable or community cause. ; ; Each of our 10 regional offices also support local charities through fundraising, donations and events. For example, our Manchester office has raised over £30,000 for the WeLoveMCR charity. This funding has supported young, disadvantaged Manchester citizens in gaining qualifications to broaden their work opportunities and supporting local groups in delivering indispensable services that enable community cohesion.

Pricing

• Price: £950 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODS

• 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 psitq@softcat.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.