Acuity Applied Limited

Power Platform Development

Acuity Applied specialises in Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. This platform enables rapid, cost-effective development of advanced business solutions. By modernising and automating key business processes, Power Platform improves efficiency significantly.

Features

• Deliver immersive, complex platform modernisations through Power Platform.
• Create intuitive, user-friendly applications using Power Platform.
• Develop highly customised task and role-based applications.
• Provide tailored out-of-the-box forms and dashboards.
• Integrate AI for intelligent in-app capabilities via Power Platform.
• Eliminate paper-based business processes.
• Visualise data and gain insights in Microsoft Power Platform.
• Leverage market-leading no-code, low-code capability through Power Platform.
• Enhance governance of Power Platform.

Benefits

• Automated Testing via Code Studio
• Enhance security and governance for Power Platform.
• Streamline business processes and workflows.
• Increase development speed with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Boost productivity and make real-time decisions.
• Virtual Agents
• Integrate with Microsoft Co-PIlot

£100 a unit

• Education pricing available
• Free trial 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

475536107719413

Contact

K Ali
07773336668
info@acuityapplied.com

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: No
• Cloud deployment model:
  • Public cloud
  • Private cloud
  • Community cloud
  • Hybrid cloud
• Service constraints: None
• System requirements: Power Platform requirements here https://products.office.com/en-GB/office-system-requirements

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support response times: To be agreed with the client
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AAA
• Phone support: No
• Web chat support: No
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: To be agreed with client
• Support available to third parties: Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: Our Power Platform consultancy service is customised to meet your needs. To begin, we typically conduct several introductory sessions such as a discovery workshop, business case development, an art of the possible session, and project planning.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats: PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: To be agreed with client
• End-of-contract process: To be agreed with client

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Opera
• Application to install: No
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: None
• Service interface: No
• User support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 A
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: The full API details are avilable online at dev.office.com
• API documentation: Yes
• API documentation formats: PDF
• API sandbox or test environment: Yes
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dn788774.aspx

Scaling

• Independence of resources: Backed by Microsoft's Investment and SLA's

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: Office 365 reporting
• Reporting types:
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Regular reports
  • Reports on request

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

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

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations:
  • United Kingdom
  • European Economic Area (EEA)
  • Other locations
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 3.0)
• Penetration testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Penetration testing approach: ‘IT Health Check’ performed by a CHECK service provider
• Protecting data at rest:
  • Physical access control, complying with CSA CCM v3.0
  • Physical access control, complying with SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
  • Physical access control, complying with another standard
  • Encryption of all physical media
  • Scale, obfuscating techniques, or data storage sharding
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Data sanitisation type:
  • Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation
  • Deleted data can’t be directly accessed
• Equipment disposal approach: Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v.30, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: https://products.office.com/en-us/business/office-365-online-data-portability
• Data export formats:
  • CSV
  • ODF
• Data import formats: CSV

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks:
  • Private network or public sector network
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
  • Bonded fibre optic connections
• Data protection within supplier network:
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
  • Legacy SSL and TLS (under version 1.2)

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: Microsoft provides a 99.9% SLA for Power Platform https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/support/legal/sla/
• Approach to resilience: Failover Data Centres - 3 across the UK.; https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/Office365/securitycompliance/office-365-data-resiliency-overview
• Outage reporting: Public dashboard, API, email alerts, SMS; Via the service status portal

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Limited access network (for example PSN)
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Active Directory Services and Azure AD Connect
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Management access authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Limited access network (for example PSN)
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password

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: User-defined
• 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: User-defined

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards: CSA CCM version 3.0
• Information security policies and processes: Cyber Security and Cyber Essentials

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Configuration and change management approach: • Initiate change request; • Validate change request including security; • Assess and plan change (operational); • Approve change implementation; • Execute and complete change; • Status reporting; • Review post implementation and close change.
• Vulnerability management type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Vulnerability management approach: Preparation; • Vulnerability scan; • Define remediating actions; • Implement remediating actions; • Rescan; We utilise several proprietary tools provided by Nessus, Qualys and Verisign and work with CHECK approved NCC Group.
• Protective monitoring type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Protective monitoring approach: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Incident management type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example, CSA CCM v3.0 or ISO/IEC 27035:2011 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Incident management approach: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example, CSA CCM v3.0 or ISO/IEC 27035:2011 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Independent review of processes (for example CESG CPA Build Standard, ISO/IEC 27034, ISO/IEC 27001 or CSA CCM v3.0)

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: Yes
• Connected networks:
  • Public Services Network (PSN)
  • NHS Network (N3)
  • Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)
  • Health and Social Care Network (HSCN)

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Social Value; Fighting climate change; Covid-19 recovery; Tackling economic inequality; Equal opportunity; Wellbeing; Fighting climate change; At Acuity Applied, we prioritise partnering with clients to co-create shared action plans that align with agreed policy outcomes and award criteria. By incorporating social and environmental value directly into our approach, we actively work towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Our strategies involve kick-off workshops to establish clear method statements and timed project plans, including how we will monitor and report on the impact of our commitments throughout the lifecycle of the contract. Our Carbon Reduction Plan sets forth our goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2035, and we are committed to achieving carbon neutrality as of 2025. To this end, we adopt a range of sustainable practices, including maintaining a paper-free office, minimizing waste, and reducing emissions. We partner with environmental organizations to offset our impact and continuously strive for a net positive contribution to the environment. Through proactive measures such as using energy-efficient resources, minimising travel, and incorporating green technologies, we aim to make a meaningful impact on combating climate change and fostering a sustainable future.

  Covid-19 recovery

  At Acuity Applied, we recognise the significant impact of COVID-19 on people's lives and businesses. We are committed to supporting our employees and communities through the recovery process by providing flexible work arrangements and safe, COVID-compliant work environments. We offer mental health and well-being support services, remote working options, and inclusive hiring practices to help those affected by the pandemic. Through our partnerships with training providers and organizations such as Multiverse, we aim to create employment opportunities and provide a platform for people of diverse backgrounds to launch successful careers in the technology sector. We also focus on fostering collaboration with our clients to deliver better public services and create sustainable solutions for remote work. Our dedication to minimising the environmental impact of travel and ensuring safety through social distancing measures, PPE usage, and hygiene practices allows us to provide seamless and secure workspaces for our employees and clients. We continue to build on lessons learned from our involvement in COVID-19 projects to support ongoing recovery efforts. Our ongoing efforts in creating job opportunities extend to supporting smaller companies through our associate model. Additionally, o By focusing on these initiatives, we aim to play an active role in COVID-19 recovery while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. Our priority is to continue fostering a safe and supportive environment for our employees, clients, and communities as we navigate the ongoing challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic.

  Tackling economic inequality

  At Acuity Applied, we are committed to supporting a thriving economy by promoting social and economic equality through a range of inclusive initiatives. We proudly participate in Living Wage UK, ensuring all our staff receive at least the national minimum wage while supporting Living Wage UK's mission to bring more employers into the scheme. Our goal is to create diverse, inclusive workplaces that empower individuals from all backgrounds and help tackle economic inequality. Through our corporate social responsibility efforts, we invest in pro bono and low bono consulting work for the third sector, providing support to local and international charities such as Collective Continuum and Mercy Mission. By donating our time and expertise, we enable these organizations to address their challenges and create a positive impact on the communities they serve. Moreover, we have established partnerships with local schools to help combat child poverty. By collaborating with local businesses, we strive to ensure that every child has the resources they need to succeed in their education. As they say, it takes a community to raise a child. In addition, we prioritize fair pay and employee well-being to address the cost of living increase and economic societal imbalance. By adhering to inclusive recruitment practices and providing hybrid working opportunities, we create a supportive environment for all employees. Our efforts to promote fairness and operational effectiveness are part of our broader strategy to address economic inequality and foster social inclusion across our business and supply chain.

  Equal opportunity

  At Acuity Applied, we are committed to working with your organization to deliver opportunities under the contract that align with agreed policy outcomes and model award criteria. We believe in delivering social value in collaboration with our clients, and we begin with a kick-off co-creation workshop to develop a shared action plan. This plan includes a clear method statement detailing how we will achieve policy outcomes, implement agreed commitments, and monitor and report on our progress throughout the contract's duration. Our focus on equal opportunity encompasses a range of initiatives aimed at increasing representation of disabled people, supporting skills development and in-work progression, and identifying and addressing risks of modern slavery within the contract and supply chain. Through mentorship, training, and upskilling opportunities, we aim to foster inclusive workplaces that support people from disadvantaged and minority backgrounds. We actively support BME youth employment and job creation through our partnership with Access UK and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity throughout our recruitment and working practices. By working with strategic partners like Race for Opportunity and providing opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds, we uphold a culture of inclusion, understanding, and collaboration. Our internal networks and published reports on diversity and pay gaps ensure transparency and accountability in our efforts. Additionally, we adhere to the highest standards in our approach to tackling inequality, including zero tolerance for modern slavery and human trafficking. Our robust delivery assurance and support team ensure partners and subcontractors comply with our Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy, and we exercise rights of audit to uphold these standards. At Acuity Applied, we strive to foster an equitable and inclusive environment that empowers individuals to thrive

  Wellbeing

  At Acuity Applied, we prioritize the well-being of our people, recognizing that their health and happiness are essential to delivering high-quality work and positive outcomes for our clients. We strive to create a supportive work environment where our team members can thrive and find fulfilment in their careers. Through challenging yet rewarding projects that improve the lives of UK citizens, we foster a sense of purpose and accomplishment among our employees. To support the mental and physical health of our team, we offer access to home office equipment to ensure ergonomically sound working conditions, as well as flexible hybrid working arrangements to suit individual preferences. We provide resources such as regular well-being talks and events, private health and dental care benefits, employee assistance programs, and access to counselling services. Additionally, we prioritize mental health awareness and training, empowering our employees with knowledge and support to manage stress and performance effectively. Our culture emphasizes the importance of meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging, which we cultivate through regular social engagement and informal communication channels. We encourage open dialogue and proactive monitoring of employee well-being, offering timely interventions and support when needed. By fostering a culture of trust, professionalism, and mutual respect, we aim to create a positive work environment that allows our team members to excel. In our commitment to work-life balance, we support our employees with flexible working arrangements and promote a focus on achievements and progress rather than presenteeism. We recognize and accommodate individual needs, ensuring our employees have the tools and technology required to succeed in their roles. Through these efforts, we aim to enhance the overall well-being and satisfaction of our team, contributing to their success and the success of our clients.

Pricing

• Price: £100 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: Yes
• Description of free trial: To be agreed with client

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