Ve3 Global Ltd

Digital & Business Consultancy

Requirements gathering, solicitation and definition Digital Value Mapping Stakeholder mapping, comms and engagement Digital strategy Business, functional and technical specifications Acceptance Criteria Prioritisation & phasing Content strategy (what content is required and where) Programme Management User testing and research User scenarios, journeys Interactive Proof of Concepts/Prototypes/Wire-frames Procurement Management

Features

• Digital strategy
• User testing & research
• User scenarios, journeys
• Interactive Proof of Concepts/Prototypes/Wire-frames
• Prioritisation & phasing
• Acceptance Criteria
• Content strategy (what content is required and where)
• Procurement Management
• Programme Management
• Design/build & hosting

Benefits

• Suitable for all public-sector organisations
• User-friendly, multi-platform (web/tablet/mobile)
• Management Information/audit
• Suitable for non-technical users
• User self-service
• Requirements gathering, solicitation and definition
• Digital Value Mapping & Digital Audit
• Digital strategy
• Business, functional and technical specifications
• Stakeholder mapping, comms and engagement

£175 to £850 a unit

• Education pricing 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

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 prime@ve3.global. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

791594360751024

Contact

Nikhil Alex
02045520840
prime@ve3.global

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: No
• Cloud deployment model:
  • Public cloud
  • Private cloud
• Service constraints: None
• System requirements:
  • Contract
  • Clam-AV anti virus
  • Linux Debian 8 or Ubuntu 16.04 OS
  • PHP 5.5+
  • MySQL 5.5
  • Apache2 or NGINX

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Within the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 (Monday to Friday, excluding UK Bank Holidays and Public Holidays), with extended hours (including 24x7x365) available upon request:; ; Critical issues: Support initiated within 4 core hours from notification; Urgent issues: Support initiated within 12 core hours from notification; Routine issues: Support initiated within 24 core hours from notification; Non-standard maintenance requests: Scheduled promptly with notification of initial analysis and/or action taken (or to be taken) forwarded to the Client within 8 core hours of receipt
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: Yes, at an extra cost
• Web chat support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support accessibility standard: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Web chat accessibility testing: Web chat remains a vital element in our digital solutions, particularly for Assistive Technology users. We rely on rigorous testing conducted by leading providers of web chat components like LiveChat and ZenDesk to guarantee compliance. Moreover, we ensure that the web chat product facilitates a smooth transition for Assistive Technology users from the chat experience to the core solution.
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: Levels & costs depend on agreement.; We can provide a technical account manager.
• Support available to third parties: Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: Self-service on-boarding process
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats:
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • Other
• Other documentation formats:
  • Word
  • Excel
• End-of-contract data extraction: JSON export is possible
• End-of-contract process: Included: access to the payment platform; Not included: any bespoke elements

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 AA or EN 301 549
• API: No
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: Causes; Products; Payment methods; Payment amounts; Organisational information; Option to completely white-label the solution

Scaling

• Independence of resources: Real-time resource monitoring & auto-scaling

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: Real-time dashboards
• 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations:
  • United Kingdom
  • European Economic Area (EEA)
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Managed by a third party
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: Another external penetration testing organisation
• Protecting data at rest:
  • Physical access control, complying with SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
  • Scale, obfuscating techniques, or data storage sharding
• Data sanitisation process: No
• Equipment disposal approach: A third-party destruction service

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: JSON & CSV export
• Data export formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data export formats: JSON
• Data import formats: Other
• Other data import formats: NA

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks: TLS (version 1.2 or above)
• Data protection within supplier network: TLS (version 1.2 or above)

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: 99.9%
• Approach to resilience: Available on request
• Outage reporting: Email alerts

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: No
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: NA
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
• Management access authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: No audit information available
• Access to supplier activity audit information: No audit information available
• How long system logs are stored for: Between 1 month and 6 months

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: EGAC
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 06/01/2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: NA
• 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:
  • ISO 22301
  • ISO 20000-1
  • ISO 14000-1
  • ISO 9000-1

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards: ISO/IEC 27001
• Information security policies and processes: VE3 adheres to the following policies:; ; Compliance Policy; Information Handling Policy; User Management Policy; Acceptable Use Policy; Reporting Structure:; William Makower - Director; John Foster-Hill - Director; Designated Project Manager; ; On a daily basis, it is the Project Manager's responsibility to ensure the implementation of policies, while the Directors are ultimately accountable for ensuring adherence to all policies, including those related to HR and data protection.

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: Incident, change, and planned development alterations are documented through the VE3 ticketing system, alongside revisions to the User Guide. These documented changes undergo states: Current state, Transition State, and Future state, with significant developments announced via email and/or blog updates. Source code is managed in a Git code repository and tagged for releases, as are database modifications. Changes are deployed automatically using deployment services.
• Vulnerability management type: Undisclosed
• Vulnerability management approach: Threat assessment involves reviewing log files and identifying traffic abnormalities to pinpoint non-genuine traffic. Patches are promptly deployed upon issue identification, following development, testing, and proven resolution. Threat information is gathered through various channels like social media, GitHub, news groups, and forums related to utilized technologies.
• Protective monitoring type: Supplier-defined controls
• Protective monitoring approach: Third-party tools aid in gaining insight from the server level upwards to detect internal or external misuse or abuse. Resolutions for potential compromises are defined, developed, tested, and deployed expeditiously. Response times are typically governed by SLAs, with initial responses usually starting within 4 working hours.
• Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Incident management approach: Incidents are logged using VE3's ticketing system for tracking, escalation, and reporting. All incidents receive an initial response followed by a detailed follow-up, adhering to the agreed SLA timelines. Security breaches are categorized as 'Level 1: Critical' incidents and addressed accordingly. After a security incident and/or personnel changes, access policies to systems are enforced. 'Level 1: Critical' incidents, including security breaches, are reported to the service Project/Account Manager, who notifies their counterpart at the client organization. Online FAQs serve as a first-line support option for common issues and questions.

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Conforms to a recognised standard, but self-assessed

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

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

  Fighting climate change

  Our G-Cloud service provision is deeply committed to fighting climate change, recognizing the urgent need for collective action to address environmental challenges. Here's how our services deliver against this social value theme: ; ; Environmental Sustainability in Operations: ; ; We prioritize running efficient operations to reduce emissions and minimize environmental impacts. This includes implementing energy-efficient practices, optimizing resource usage, and adopting renewable energy sources wherever possible within our data centers and infrastructure. ; ; Promoting Sustainable Practices: ; ; VE3 actively engages with our suppliers and clients to promote sustainable business practices. Through our services, we advocate for the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies, responsible sourcing, and waste reduction strategies, thereby reducing carbon footprints across the supply chain. ; ; Responsible by Design Framework: ; ; Our G-Cloud services adhere to a 'Responsible by Design' framework, ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated into the development and deployment of digital solutions. By prioritizing environmental protection and minimizing negative impacts, we strive to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients. ; ; Training and Education: ; ; VE3 invests in training and education programs focused on environmental sustainability. Through initiatives like the Sustainability Quotient (SQ) training, we equip our teams with the knowledge and skills to adopt climate-smart behaviors and implement environmentally conscious practices in their work. ; ; Community Engagement: ; ; We actively engage with communities to support environmental objectives and promote climate action. By partnering with local organizations and stakeholders, we contribute to initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, such as tree planting programs, clean energy projects, and environmental education campaigns.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Our G-Cloud service provision plays a crucial role in supporting the COVID-19 recovery effort by facilitating resilience, adaptation, and innovation in the face of unprecedented challenges. Here's how our services contribute to the recovery process: ; ; Remote Work Enablement: ; ; VE3's digital solutions empower organizations to transition to remote work seamlessly. By providing secure and reliable cloud-based infrastructure, collaboration tools, and remote access solutions, we enable businesses to maintain productivity while ensuring the safety and well-being of their employees. ; ; Business Continuity Planning: ; ; We assist organizations in developing and implementing robust business continuity plans to mitigate disruptions caused by the pandemic. Our services include data backup and recovery solutions, disaster recovery planning, and resilience testing to ensure operational continuity in the face of unforeseen events. ; ; Digital Transformation Acceleration: ; ; VE3 accelerates digital transformation initiatives to help organizations adapt to the new normal. By modernizing legacy systems, implementing cloud-based technologies, and digitizing processes, we enable businesses to optimize efficiency, improve agility, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. ; ; Healthcare Support Solutions: ; ; We provide specialized healthcare support solutions to assist frontline workers and healthcare organizations in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. This includes telemedicine platforms, patient management systems, and data analytics tools to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and support decision-making processes. ; ; Economic Stimulus through Innovation: ; ; VE3 fosters innovation and entrepreneurship to stimulate economic recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic. Through our G-Cloud services, we support startups, small businesses, and enterprises in developing and deploying innovative solutions that address emerging challenges, create new opportunities, and drive economic growth.

  Tackling economic inequality

  We recognize the importance of tackling economic inequality and are committed to leveraging our G-Cloud service provision to address this pressing social issue. Here's how our services contribute to tackling economic inequality: ; ; Access to Affordable Technology: ; ; We strive to make cutting-edge technology accessible and affordable to all, regardless of economic status. By offering scalable and cost-effective cloud-based solutions, we enable organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and underserved communities, to access the tools and resources they need to compete in the digital economy. ; ; Skills Development and Training: ; ; VE3 invests in skills development and training programs to empower individuals with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the digital age. Through initiatives like online courses, certifications, and workshops, we equip people from diverse backgrounds with the skills required for high-demand roles in technology and innovation, thereby enhancing their employability and economic prospects. ; ; Support for Minority-Owned Businesses: ; ; We actively support minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help them grow and succeed. Through initiatives like supplier diversity programs and partnerships with minority business organizations, we promote inclusion and diversity in the technology sector and contribute to creating more equitable economic opportunities. ; ; Digital Inclusion Initiatives: ; ; VE3 is committed to promoting digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide by ensuring that everyone has access to essential digital services and technologies. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and community organizations to implement initiatives such as digital literacy programs, affordable internet access schemes, and community technology centers, thereby empowering underserved populations and promoting economic equity. ; ; Fair and Transparent Procurement Practices: ; ; We adhere to fair and transparent procurement practices to create opportunities for businesses of all sizes and backgrounds to participate in government contracts and procurement processes.

  Equal opportunity

  We recognize the importance of tackling economic inequality and are committed to leveraging our G-Cloud service provision to address this pressing social issue. Here's how our services contribute to tackling economic inequality: ; ; Access to Affordable Technology: ; ; We strive to make cutting-edge technology accessible and affordable to all, regardless of economic status. By offering scalable and cost-effective cloud-based solutions, we enable organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and underserved communities, to access the tools and resources they need to compete in the digital economy. ; ; Skills Development and Training: ; ; VE3 invests in skills development and training programs to empower individuals with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the digital age. Through initiatives like online courses, certifications, and workshops, we equip people from diverse backgrounds with the skills required for high-demand roles in technology and innovation, thereby enhancing their employability and economic prospects. ; ; Support for Minority-Owned Businesses: ; ; We actively support minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help them grow and succeed. Through initiatives like supplier diversity programs and partnerships with minority business organizations, we promote inclusion and diversity in the technology sector and contribute to creating more equitable economic opportunities. ; ; Digital Inclusion Initiatives: ; ; VE3 is committed to promoting digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide by ensuring that everyone has access to essential digital services and technologies. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and community organizations to implement initiatives such as digital literacy programs, affordable internet access schemes, and community technology centers, thereby empowering underserved populations and promoting economic equity. ; ; Fair and Transparent Procurement Practices: ; ; We adhere to fair and transparent procurement practices to create opportunities for businesses of all sizes and backgrounds to participate in government contracts and procurement processes.

  Wellbeing

  Environmental Sustainability: ; ; We are committed to environmental sustainability as a core component of wellbeing. By prioritizing eco-friendly practices, resource conservation, and carbon reduction efforts in our operations and services, we contribute to creating a healthier and more sustainable environment. We prioritize the wellbeing of individuals and communities in all aspects of our G-Cloud service provision. Here's how our services contribute to enhancing wellbeing: ; ; User-Centric Design: ; ; VE3 designs our G-Cloud services with a user-centric approach, prioritizing usability, accessibility, and intuitive design. By focusing on the needs and preferences of users, we create digital experiences that enhance overall wellbeing by reducing frustration, stress, and cognitive load. ; ; Health and Safety Protocols: ; ; We implement robust health and safety protocols to protect the wellbeing of employees, clients, and partners. This includes adherence to strict security standards, data privacy regulations, and compliance with industry best practices to ensure the safety and integrity of our digital infrastructure and services. ; ; Promotion of Work-Life Balance: ; ; VE3 recognizes the importance of work-life balance in maintaining overall wellbeing. Through our G-Cloud services, we enable remote work, flexible scheduling, and collaboration tools that empower individuals to achieve a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives, leading to greater job satisfaction and wellbeing. ; ; Mental Health Support: ; ; We prioritize mental health support for our employees and clients by offering resources, programs, and initiatives aimed at promoting mental wellbeing. This includes access to counseling services, mindfulness training, stress management workshops, and employee assistance programs designed to support individuals in times of need. ; ; Community Engagement and Social Impact: ; ; VE3 actively engages with communities to address social determinants of health and promote holistic wellbeing. Through partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, and volunteer efforts, we support local organizations and projects focused on improving access to healthcare, education, housing, and other essential services that contribute to overall community wellbeing.

Pricing

• Price: £175 to £850 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: No

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 prime@ve3.global. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.