COVELENT LTD

Covelent - Target Operating Model and Organisational Success

Covelent assists in establishing the organisational capabilities necessary to drive commensurate value from cloud investments. Our proprietary tools and expertise enable a rapid diagnostic, followed by the design of the target operating model, organisational structure, governance, and a change management programme to embed new changes company-wide.

Features

• Rapidly diagnose current state organisation and capabilities.
• Identify leaders for key roles in the organisation.
• Design organisation to align with new cloud infrastructure.
• Refresh operating models to empower all levels.
• Establish governance committees and prioritise reporting lines.
• Develop talent acquisition and onboarding strategies.
• Identify cultural pain-points through organisational health.
• Create and implement a change management story and programme

Benefits

• Increase ROI on cloud investments with optimal organisation
• Company-wide implementation of an agile working approach.
• Develop leadership capabilities to drive sustained change.
• Identify potential cost savings in new operating model.
• Build internal expertise for rapid value delivery.

£0 to £0 a transaction

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

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

672901364470779

Contact

Nik Nicholas
07355551729
tenders@covelent.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Our project planning approach is collaborative and tailored to your project's goals, ambition, and constraints. We leverage our extensive experience in cloud hosting and software services to provide a suggested outline plan, which we then refine together with you.; ; We prioritize an agile approach, focusing on delivering a minimum viable product (MVP) early to prove the case for change. When planning cloud projects, we ensure the right emphasis is placed on:; ; 1. Business value and cost drivers; 2. Maturity levels of deploying and end-user organizations; 3. Security and privacy constraints and concerns; 4. Data integration requirements; 5. Architectural necessities; 6. Existing skills and capabilities to manage cloud services; 7. Compliance obligations; 8. Current outsourced arrangements, especially service levels from cloud infrastructure providers, where applicable
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: At Covelent, we adopt an experiential learning approach to training that incorporates the SODOTO (See One, Do One, Teach One) methodology to effectively transfer skills and capabilities to our clients. This ensures our clients not only acquire new skills for their own use but also gain the ability to share and develop these skills among colleagues.; ; In terms of technical operation and management, when we develop Cloud services for our clients, we provide training to their staff on how to use and manage these services. We also offer this training for the deployment of third-party software.; ; We create opportunities for both formal and informal training to ensure that client teams and individuals are well-equipped to drive and deliver progress independently. This includes:; ; 1. Conducting formal and informal feedback and coaching sessions for senior stakeholders and managers, such as SROs and Directors, to accelerate delivery and enhance leadership behaviours.; ; 2. Providing on-the-job peer-to-peer coaching and support to team members, focusing on both soft skills and technical skills development.; ; 3. Delivering formal classroom training related to the new cloud service or supporting services being implemented, as well as training in strategy consulting skills, such as storylining, slide writing, problem-solving, presence, and influence.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Our services assist clients in transitioning to the cloud or moving between cloud providers. We support our clients through the following steps:; ; 1. Analysing the current setup and pinpointing key aspects.; 2. Developing a business case for cloud migration or transitions between cloud service providers.; 3. Determining the desired end state—selecting which services and applications to migrate—and choosing the appropriate platform (public, private, or hybrid cloud).; 4. Preparing for migration by outlining necessary changes to the operating model to support the desired end state, including high-level organisational implications.; 5. Conducting market analysis to inform further procurement and contracting strategies.; 6. Handling sourcing and contract negotiations.; 7. Defining the target technology and data architecture.; 8. Developing a clear implementation roadmap, detailing milestones, responsible parties, and the support needed to achieve the desired end state.
• 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: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Other
• Other security services:
  • Information Security Assessment
  • Critical Assets Identification and Protection
  • Digital Resilience Assessment
  • Executive Cyber Simulations
  • Cyber Risk Insights
  • Executive Cyber Risk Reporting
  • Cyber Risk Quantification
  • Cyber Crisis Preparedness and Response
  • Cyber Marketplace Analysis
  • Combating Digital Crime

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: N/A

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: We provide email support 8am – 8pm, Monday to Friday. We typically respond to queries the same day.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• 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: No
• 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
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Covelent is deeply committed to addressing climate change through key initiatives and proactive measures. We prioritise minimising our environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future. Our climate change strategy focuses on continuously monitoring and reducing our carbon emissions. We invest in energy-efficient technologies, optimise transportation and logistics networks, and collaborate with suppliers to encourage sustainable practices throughout our supply chain. We actively engage in initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, such as supporting reforestation projects, collaborating with environmental organisations, and raising public awareness about climate change. We are committed to transparency and accountability, regularly reporting on our progress towards emission reduction targets and sharing best practices with stakeholders. By demonstrating leadership in sustainability, we aim to inspire other organisations to join the fight against climate change. As a socially responsible entity, we understand that addressing climate change is both a moral imperative and a business necessity. By proactively tackling this global challenge, we safeguard the environment for future generations and position ourselves as a resilient and forward-thinking organisation in a low-carbon economy.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Covelent is committed to promoting social mobility through recruitment initiatives and broadening access to career opportunities. We engage in mentorship programmes for students aged 11-16 from underprivileged areas in the UK, as well as college students and university graduates, empowering them to navigate their career paths. We hold ourselves and our suppliers to high standards of social responsibility and actively work towards building a diverse supply chain. Our objective is to increase spending with a wide range of suppliers over the next three years, focusing on startups, SMEs, and VCSE organisations. By diversifying our supply chain, we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable business ecosystem that benefits both our projects and the communities we serve.

  Wellbeing

  Covelent prioritises employee mental health and wellbeing by aligning with the Mental Health at Work Commitment and Thriving at Work guidelines. We offer comprehensive benefits, including fitness classes, mindfulness sessions, and employee assistance programmes. We accommodate diverse needs through flexible work arrangements, such as part-time schedules and remote work options, ensuring seamless virtual collaboration, We foster a psychologically safe work environment where employees can express their authentic selves. All employees undergo mandatory training on psychological safety to promote a supportive atmosphere. Under Call Off’s we can support wellbeing by collaboratively developing customised Health and Wellbeing Plans and appoint dedicated leaders to oversee their implementation, tailoring critical health and wellness practices.

Pricing

• Price: £0 to £0 a transaction
• Discount for educational organisations: No

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