2iC Limited

2iC Consulting for Lean Services Architecture

2iC helps organisations work out the best approach to delivering open standards-based integration and interoperability,whether in the cloud or on fielded or IoT devices using the Lean Services Architecture (LSA).

The LSA Specification is published under the Open Government Licence by the UK Ministry of Defence, who provide ongoing governance.

Features

• Efficiency to realise business value in proposed solutions
• Providing technical design authority capability and expertise
• Collaboratively working with all vendors, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure best LSA implementation and integration into current eco system
• Help reduce spending in the project management, development and delivery
• Best practice approach to integration, interoperability and understanding organisation data
• Focusing on key requirements management and implementations
• Deliver strategic Open Architecture consulting and expertise
• Provide advice and guidance for implementing service-based architectures

Benefits

• Minimises project development costs, whilst maximising productivity and quality
• Increase efficiency and productivity
• Expertise and knowledge to help understand and deliver value
• Meet government open standards and architecture requirements
• Innovative ways in connecting data between systems
• Experienced Design authority for solving complex architectural challenges
• Strategic open architecture knowledge and thinking

£1,250 to £1,500 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

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 sales@2icworld.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

767606330076897

Contact

Tom Berry
02081237479
sales@2icworld.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: 2iC believe the best successful outcomes are when working in partnership to achieve a shared success - 1 - Discovery - Engage senior stakeholders to understand requirements - Understanding the pain points and business challenges to the organisation - Identify quick wins, tactical , strategic goals and milestones 2 - Planning - Plan tasks and activities - Assign resources 3 - Execute - Execute plan - Continuous monitoring - Continuous improvement - Continuous feedback
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: 2iC provides full training and coaching services for helping organisations understand and use Lean Services (LS), providing key information so that those organisations can implement LS fast, efficiently and using best practices approaches.; ; • Train the trainer ; • Get hands on access and build real world solutions using LS; • Learn what LS are and their concepts; • Lean how to install, setup and configure; • Learn best practice implementation approach; • Learn how to create and deploy LS business services; • Learn how to create and deploy adaptors for integrating systems and data; • Learn how to use LS with IoT devices so that key information can be shared; • Learn the concepts of multi-node networks and interoperability ; • Bespoke training available
• Training is tied to specific services: Yes
• Services the training service works with:
  • 2iC NODE software
  • 2iC TOOLKIT software
  • 2iC TRUST software

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: How the setup or migration service works; ; 2iC do not provide any migration service directly however once the discovery phase has be successfully completed, if any migration requirements are identified, 2iC consultants will determine and recommend best practice strategy for planning any migration to a or incorporating a Lean Services architecture.
• 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: 2iC products and services are rigorously functionally and performance tested. Internal 2iC peer reviews are conducted to ensure that the required quality is sustained. Also, customer satisfaction activities are undertaken to ensure customer satisfaction, as well as to improve the service for future customers.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Other
• Other security services: Cross Domain security design

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: None.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: No
• Phone support: No
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Not applicable for 2iC Information Architecture Blueprint - for Lean Services Architecture. However, support is available for 2iC software products. Please see our other Cloud Software offerings.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

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
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  At 2iC Limited, we are dedicated to minimising our environmental footprint and the impact of our activities. Our environmental strategy includes:; - Minimising waste by optimising our operational efficiency.; - Reducing toxic emissions through strategic selection of power sources.; - Promoting recycling internally and among our customers and suppliers.; - Sourcing eco-friendly products to lessen the environmental impact from production to distribution.; - Complying with environmental legislation, ensuring that all our practices meet or exceed regulatory standards.; ; Our commitment extends to promoting green travel options through our electric car scheme, encouraging employees to adopt more sustainable travel habits.

  Covid-19 recovery

  2iC continues to prioritise the safety and flexibility of its workforce amidst ongoing recovery from COVID-19. We uphold a robust work-from-home policy to ensure continuity and safety, complemented by stringent safety protocols in our offices and at customer sites. Our employees and subcontractors are empowered to vacate any site that does not meet our rigorous safety standards, ensuring their health and security at all times.; ; Additionally, our electric car scheme exemplifies our dedication to sustainable travel, providing eco-friendly and socially-distanced commuting options for our employees when remote working is not feasible. This initiative is part of our broader commitment to environmental sustainability and employee well-being.

  Tackling economic inequality

  As a SME with a dispersed workforce across England, 2iC actively contributes to economic development in various regions, not just in our base in London. Our remote work policy facilitates economic opportunities outside major urban centres, fostering regional economic balance.; ; We also support working parents by offering childcare tax credit support, removing significant barriers to employment and supporting career progression and stability.; ; 2iC are very active in the UK SME sector with the 2iC CEO, Graham Booth, chairing the techUK (trade body) SME forum and the MOD DSF SME Metrics and Transparency workstream which is focused on improving SME access and visibility across the MOD and Primes in order to address systemic economic inequality. These roles provide an SME voice direct to Ministers and MOD Senior Leadership.

  Equal opportunity

  2iC is committed to creating an inclusive and fair working environment where opportunities are based on merit and individual capabilities. We have zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on sex, race, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, health status, disability, faith, religion, or any similar grounds. Such behaviours are treated as gross misconduct within our company.; ; We are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant and our employment of a high percentage of Armed Forces Veterans enables us to harness a wide range of skills and experiences, fostering a culture of innovation and business growth.; ; Additionally, 2iC sponsors London Welsh Rugby and we are the first ever dedicated shirt sponsor for the women’s team.

  Wellbeing

  2iC is devoted to the health, safety, and overall well-being of our staff, whether they are employees or contractors, and extends this care to visitors and guests at our premises or external sites. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan to all employees, underscoring our commitment to their physical and mental health. At 2iC, health issues, whether physical or mental, are treated with equal importance, supported by a range of proactive and reactive health and wellbeing measures to ensure a supportive workplace environment.

Pricing

• Price: £1,250 to £1,500 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

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 sales@2icworld.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.