KPMG LLP
Proof of Concept
Our Proof of Concept (PoC) service validates your innovative ideas through rapid prototyping, ensuring viability, technical feasibility, and market potential before full-scale development.
Features
- Rapid prototyping to test ideas in real-world scenarios.
- Functioning code aligning to your stack in short timeframes.
- Comprehensive market and feasibility analysis for more informed decision making.
- Detailed analysis of appropriate technologies to solve your challenge.
- Technical documentation to guide architectural decisions.
- Detailed Cost Analysis for budgeting and funding.
- Direct Stakeholder engagement for Feedback and validation.
- Guidance on transitioning PoCs to production-grade software.
- Customised report on findings and recommendations for next steps.
- User-centered design approach for optimal user experience.
Benefits
- Review and adopt technology quickly to gain market advantage.
- Quickly validate ideas to save time and resources.
- Reduce investment risks through informed decision making.
- Enables and informs best-fit technology selection.
- Enhance product market fit through early user feedback.
- Identify technical challenges and solutions upfront.
- Forecast project costs more accurately with early analysis.
- Facilitate stakeholder buy-in with tangible prototypes.
- Implementation plans from concept to production.
- Custom insights for strategic planning and further development.
Pricing
£400 to £2,855 a unit a day
Service documents
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Framework
G-Cloud 14
Service ID
5 3 7 3 3 0 7 0 4 1 6 3 8 3 5
Contact
KPMG LLP
KPMG G-Cloud Team
Telephone: 02073111000
Email: PSopportunities@kpmg.co.uk
Planning
- Planning service
- Yes
- How the planning service works
- Our PoC planning process starts with a deep dive into your project idea, objectives, and desired outcomes. We engage in discussions to understand the problem you aim to solve and your target market. Following this, we conduct a feasibility study to assess technical viability, potential market impact, and alignment with your business strategy. We then define the scope of the PoC, agreeing on the features and functionalities to be developed, key performance indicators for success, and timelines. Risk analysis is performed to anticipate and plan for potential challenges. By working agile and establishing clear milestones and deliverables, we ensure a structured and measurable PoC phase, allowing for adjustments based on feedback and findings. This thorough planning phase lays a solid foundation for a successful PoC, aimed at proving the concept’s viability and strategic value to your business.
- Planning service works with specific services
- No
Training
- Training service provided
- Yes
- How the training service works
- KPMG provides training and knowledge transfer on application use, technology selection, use and implementation - including guidance on upskilling and learning paths.
- Training is tied to specific services
- No
Setup and migration
- Setup or migration service available
- Yes
- How the setup or migration service works
- While the primary focus of our PoC service is on validating the feasibility of new ideas, we also address the need for setup and migration as part of the broader project lifecycle. If the PoC is successful, we assist in planning the next steps, which may include setting up a cloud environment for further development or migrating components of an existing system to test the concept in a more scalable, cloud-based architecture. We provide guidance on selecting the appropriate cloud services and configure them to support the prototype, ensuring it can seamlessly transition to more extensive pilot testing or full-scale deployment. This includes advice on cloud providers, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and the technical setup required to build a scalable, secure infrastructure that aligns with the project’s future phases.
- 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 PoC service incorporates quality assurance to validate the technical and functional feasibility of your concept. We conduct a series of tests to assess the prototype's performance under various conditions, ensuring it meets predefined criteria and objectives. These will vary depending on the PoC, however, this may include usability testing to gauge user experience, or may extend to load testing if the PoC is tied to growth or expansion. By integrating QA and performance testing into the PoC phase, we can obtain early indications of success, paving the way for a more successful and efficient development process in subsequent phases.
Security testing
- Security services
- Yes
- Security services type
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- 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
- CREST
Ongoing support
- Ongoing support service
- No
Service scope
- Service constraints
- We will work directly with the client to ensure we have a adequate understanding of the service requirements and outcomes desired. We will required adequate access and a timely response to requests for further access to client services such as accounts and permissions. Where needed we will need client involvement to further understand the client landscape and overall outcome. All constraints will be decided and agreed prior contract signing.
User support
- Email or online ticketing support
- No
- Phone support
- No
- Web chat support
- No
- Support levels
- N/a
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 (BSI)
- ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
- 12/5/2022
- What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
- Any services falling outside the following scope: The protection of information in relation to the provision of professional services by KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries operating from the UK
- 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
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Social Value
- Fighting climate change
- Covid-19 recovery
- Tackling economic inequality
- Equal opportunity
- Wellbeing
Fighting climate change
"We’ve committed to Net Zero 2030, backed by our environment strategy, aligned to the 1.5-degree pathway, and approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative. And introduced an internal carbon price. A self-imposed tax that’s applied to our energy use and business travel. Bringing the cost of our carbon emissions back to us to fund decarbonisation projects. Initiatives have inspired our staff and gained us a top 2% Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) A Rating, Platinum EcoVadis medal and Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Energy Management (ISO 50001) certification.
During contract delivery we will:
‒ Encourage our suppliers to report their carbon data to CDP, helping us to measure and encourage progress and remain on their Supplier Engagement Leader board. Reducing pollution through our supply chain.
‒ Facilitate a ‘fighting climate change’ 90-minute session and create a team charter to agree:
o Traveling SMART | Minimising travel for those involved in the contract and measuring and monitoring all contract related business travel and carbon emissions using our proprietary KPMG carbon tracker tool.
o Living sustainably at home | Managing home office equipment efficiently and avoiding printing.
o Adopting a ‘digital first’ approach | Using collaborative technologies for data storage/ sharing to maximise effectiveness and reduce email volume.
Reducing travel, power consumption, and paper usage to minimise emissions and support sustainable behaviours.
‒ Host a 60-minute sustainability impact modeller tool demonstration. Helping reduce your carbon footprint of cloud deployments using bespoke tooling to optimise implementation.
‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable."Covid-19 recovery
"The pandemic accelerated changes in the way we work, forcing us to adapt to ensure rapid recovery. Office space has been transformed for innovation, collaboration, and convening between our colleagues, clients, networks, and local communities.
Contract specific commitments:
‒ Leverage market-leading devices and hybrid working plans to allow teams to be outstanding in delivery empowered by agile working. Offering greater flexibility and choice during the working week, bringing together physical and virtual worlds.
‒ Welcome those who have not been able to join the workforce previously to play an active role e.g., those who couldn’t spend much time away from home due to caring commitments, those with great distances to travel to an office, or those with a disability which precludes travel. Creating a more diverse workforce.
‒ Host a 60-minute future of work session to share our latest thinking. Including, helping you to consider how innovative technologies can support some of the hardest aspects of change to achieve and sustain high performance and nurture creativity.
‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable."Tackling economic inequality
"Like you, we are committed to shaping an environment to narrow disparities, level the playing field, and create better growth opportunities for diverse businesses. During the delivery of the contract, we’ll tackle economic inequality through the following commitments:
‒ Adhere to inclusive recruitment and progression practices that follow the five foundational principles in the Good Work Plan (satisfaction, fair pay, participation and progression, wellbeing, and voice and autonomy). Increasing self-worth and motivation and improving retention and productivity.
‒ Provide access to KPMG’s Introduction to Python Coding 10-week course to your staff and suppliers. Successful participants will receive a Credly digital certificate. Strengthening logic and problem-solving skills and equipping future generations with the desired skills to make them a relevant asset.
‒ Extend the reach of our technology and engineering apprenticeships by partnering with local authorities and charities. Generating additional paths to employment for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and bolstering future skills in the UK. Practical work experience is gained while working towards professional qualifications/ accreditations and earning a salary.
‒ Create business opportunities for a range of local suppliers such as entrepreneurs and start-ups. By encouraging our 1,800 active suppliers to use local sourcing in their supply chain. For example, for our national catering contract we expect the supplier to source produce locally, supporting local producers and reducing food miles. Our sustainable procurement policy is supporting SMEs and VCSEs via various initiatives e.g. the prompt payment code.
‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable."Equal opportunity
"We aim to attract the best talent in the market, from all backgrounds at every stage of their career and empower them to reach their full potential. Our initiatives include establishing 16 diversity networks to support individuals and voluntarily publishing diversity pay gaps and action plans to close gaps. Improving progression for our historically underrepresented groups* and placing us in the Top 5 in the Social Mobility Employer Index since 2017.
* Bridge Group – KPMG progression gap analysis.
During the delivery of the contract, the following commitments will go further to level the playing field:
‒ Take a risk-based approach to policies, training, governance, and approvals to ensure human rights due diligence. Although our industry is not considered high-risk, risk can arise in our operations and supply-chain. Supporting your zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.
‒ Invite your employees to join our Cross Company Allyship Programme. Matching mentees from ethnic minority groups with mentors from across KPMG and our client base. Creating diversity of thought, experience, providing career guidance, and building professional network and confidence.
‒ Provide employability support to people who have served with the armed forces. We’re signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant and holders of the Gold Defence Employers Recognition award. Providing successful career opportunities for those embarking on ‘civvy street.’
‒ Ensure the contract workforce are physical/ digital accessibility trained, recognising that not all disabilities are visible. Building an awareness of the policies and standards that enhance accessibility and productivity.
‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable."Wellbeing
"Our wellbeing strategy has been shaped by listening to our people and working with specialists. Focusing on the areas where we can have the biggest positive impact. During contract delivery, we will support wellbeing with the following commitments:
‒ Provide the contact workforce with a rich, innovative suite of specialist information, advice, services, and treatment – supplemented with focused initiatives. Shaped by listening to our people and working with specialists. Using clinical, organisational, and positive psychology to empower individuals by providing the right care, at the right time. And allowing them to be at their best.
‒ Facilitate a 90-minute wellbeing workshop for the contract workforce, using our bespoke Wellbeing EDGE tool to create a wellbeing charter. Identifying team member “non negotiables,” creating an inclusive environment, and agreeing our collective approach to maximise team wellbeing.
‒ Facilitate monthly constructive health and wellbeing check-ins using Wellbeing EDGE and a wellbeing survey to measure the success of our approach and identify additional support required. Understanding how the team can be effectively supported through emerging challenges. Ensuring the workforce witnesses our commitment to continuous improvement, including feedback being incorporated and acted on. Thus, empowering them to continue to speak up.
‒ Appoint a dedicated accredited Wellbeing Ambassador, with a passion for wellbeing, to challenge mental health stigma and begin empathetic conversations with team members. Building, embedding, and maintaining a sustainable wellbeing approach and giving visible support to those struggling mentally or physically.
‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable."
Pricing
- Price
- £400 to £2,855 a unit a day
- Discount for educational organisations
- No
Service documents
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