Daisy Data Science Assessment
The advance of data science techniques in recent years enables organisations to deploy solutions that enhance the value of their data, resulting in strategies that improve the speed and accuracy of core business functionality and key insights to predict the future nature of their business. But where do you start?
Features
- An assessment workshop
- Compiled Documentation
- Presentation to you
Benefits
- Identify key platforms and data assets
- Define your over arching data science strategy
- Join the dots by enabling cross function collaboration
- Develop a strategic roadmap
- Improve profits and increase revenue
Pricing
£7,000 to £10,000 a transaction
Service documents
Request an accessible format
Framework
G-Cloud 14
Service ID
8 3 5 7 3 8 6 5 6 3 6 9 4 9 0
Contact
Wavenet Ltd
Paddy Sheridan-Ruddy
Telephone: 07714737991
Email: publictenders@daisygroup.com
Planning
- Planning service
- Yes
- How the planning service works
- The data science assessment will provide you with a clear strategic road map of what is achievable with your data and platforms. It will detail easy to deploy, proof of concept projects and highlight the cost and resource involved alongside the tangible business benefits that the recommended solutions will deliver.Daisy’s data science assessment is a four-step process that includes:• Initial preparation: We will contact you for an initial scoping call to ascertain key information about your business and where you are on your data journey. This will identify key stakeholders and set an agenda for the future workshops• Assessment workshop: Daisy will run a series of data science workshops with your key stakeholders• Documentation: We will compile the information from the workshops and document our findings and recommendation into an assessment report• Presentation: We will present the findings and recommendations of the final report to all stakeholders. This will include a prioritised list of potential proof of concept (PoC) projects and a high-level data science strategy
- Planning service works with specific services
- No
Training
- Training service provided
- No
Setup and migration
- Setup or migration service available
- No
Quality assurance and performance testing
- Quality assurance and performance testing service
- No
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
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- CHECK
- CREST
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 required for Consultancy Services
Resellers
- Supplier type
- Not a reseller
Staff security
- Staff security clearance
- Other security clearance
- Government security clearance
- Up to Developed Vetting (DV)
Standards and certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification
- Yes
- Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001
- BSI
- ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
- 13/09/2013 original certification
- What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
- All Daisy services requiring certification are covered
- 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
- Tackling economic inequality
- Wellbeing
Fighting climate change
DCS is signed up to UN Compact and have planned our strategy to address a number of the Sustainability Goals. We plan to submit SBTi targets within the next financial year and Nature Positive Pledge.
Our primary focus is the reduction of our carbon footprint alongside our customers as we have identified this as the most pressing need in the IT industry today.
We have an ESG lead and ESG Governance Manager co-ordinating effort from across the business and industry prominent Statutory Board representation as well as Chairman who champions many of our environmental initiatives. We have three bi-monthly groups representing every business area and a Green Team spearheading our local and site based strategy.
We should reach Net Zero Scopes 1&2 within the next two years and throughout our supply chain by 2039.
We already consume only REGO backed renewable energy, our first renewable contract being put in place in 2017 and installation of solar panels on our owned buildings as well as EV schemes and gas replacement pilots. Our overall energy consumption has reduced by 7.5% in the first six months of 2023.
DCS is certified to ISO14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO50001 (Energy Management).
DCS sponsor the Girlguiding Rainbow Recycling badge encouraging green thinking within the 4-7 age group resulting in 10,594 badges being earned across the UK.
We have a strong relationship with a forward thinking ITAD partner and have introduced Environmental KPIs associated with equipment circularity into the Environment Policy.
We have a new Kelp Farm on the Isle of Mull which seeks to demonstrate the environmental, carbon sequestering, deacidifying and social benefits of the Sugar Kelp we grow on decommissioned salmon farms.
Alongside our carbon reduction plans we are reviewing our other impacts such as waste stream, water usage and single use plastics.Tackling economic inequality
Our Learning platform Daisy Grow supports people to further their careers, change direction and realise their ambitions.
It’s also the conduit for training our staff ensuring our management maintains awareness of inequality, modern slavery and wellbeing amongst many other courses.
DCS has also developed a Social Value Training programme to deliver courses to our staff, supplier employees, customer’s employees, and citizens to support the Social Value Model Themes. This programme is made available to Buyers through the GCloud Call Off contract.
It’s known as the Daisy Community Learning Portal and there are 150+ courses available to support the development of employment and life skills.
These skills not only provide greater employment opportunities for their recipients; are less location dependant, and are more likely be required in jobs that have flexible working hours and role types.
Courses are organised into three general categories of:
• Career Development
• Health & Wellbeing
• Leadership & Management
This training programme is provided to customers and citizens as part of Social Value directly under G-Cloud Service Provision.
Daisy provide 10 x 30-day licences for the training programme for every £10,000 of contract value, The full range of courses will be available for citizens in need and can be accessed via any browser including smart phones, tablets, library and school computers.
We estimate that 50-100 hours of learning is achievable within the 30-day window.
Each user has a Learning Dashboard tracking their progress and certificates awarded for completion can be used in job seeking and career progression.
A dedicated Community Learning Portal SV (CLPSV) Licence Co-ordinator works within the Daisy Frameworks Team and will liaise with the Buyer to arrange access.
Daisy will report on the take up and usage and this will be reported back to the Buyer via the DCS Social Commitments ReportWellbeing
Daisy from the very top down, is active in the promotion of health and wellbeing in the colleague environment.
We promote a healthy and happy working environment for staff and to identify, prevent and alleviate work-related stress as far as possible. In each physical location we have Health and Wellbeing champions as local points of contact for health/wellbeing issues.
They:-
Promote health/wellbeing within DCS
Assist in health and wellbeing activities that are companywide.
Coordinate local health and wellbeing activities such as running clubs, lunchtime classes etc.
Communicate regular feedback to the Health and Wellbeing team to allow internal communication of local/national events.
Maintain health and safety company policy and legislation
DCS communicates its messages in different formats, directly through the Champions, from senior management through videos and live presentations, through the intranet and the Daisy Grow Learning Platform.
Our Health and Wellbeing Manager provides useful tips and initiatives to help maintain mental health in our stressful lives.
We have a business-wide team of 30 Mental Health first aiders. DCS employees have a number of schemes promoting health and wellbeing, there is in place an Employee Assistance Programme offering help to employees and their families when required.
Daisy celebrates both International Women’s and Men’s days with a programme of inspiring events and talks including Suicide Awareness, Wellness, Careers and STEM partnerships.
Daisy have also developed a comprehensive Social Value Training programme to deliver courses to our staff, supplier employees, customer’s employees, and citizens to support the Social Value Model Themes. There are 500+ courses available including a wide range of courses to support Wellbeing. This training programme is used internally within Daisy, with our suppliers, and can also be provided to customers and citizens as part of Social Value directly delivered under G Cloud Service Provision.
Pricing
- Price
- £7,000 to £10,000 a transaction
- Discount for educational organisations
- No