ParentPay Limited

BlueRunner cashless catering

BlueRunner Solutions is a provider of meal ordering, food service, catering and hospitality systems. End users encompass education customers including independents, secondaries and local authorities. Working closely with customers to drive efficiencies across the catering service and reducing administrative tasks for customers, through easy to use reporting and management tools.

Features

• Tablet based cashless POS solution
• Cloud hosted solution (Azure)
• Configurable mulitple wallet function
• Meal pre-ordering application
• Allergy management
• Hospitality catering management solution
• Integrated Content Management System (CMS) function
• Menu management tool
• Role-based central management tool
• Classroom ordering

Benefits

• Speeds up catering service
• Click-&-Collect meal pre-orders
• Safeguard against student's allergens
• Reduce administration time across back-office functions
• Improve transparency across hospitality orders
• Budget effectively across department catering spend
• Showcase your menu offering through theme days
• Highlight additional information to parents and students: Nutritional information
• Communicate directly to parents and students through email / notifications
• mproves planning with student rating, feedback for new, popular menus

£500 a unit

• 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 nicola.howard@parentpay.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

951842655734973

Contact

Nicola Howard
07881915899
nicola.howard@parentpay.com

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: No
• Cloud deployment model: Public cloud
• Service constraints: Planned maintenance windows are applied out of hours.; ; The tablet hardware provided by BlueRunner is on Android devices.
• System requirements:
  • Modern supported Web Browser, security patches applied
  • Browser Javascript enabled
  • Browser Cookies enabled
  • TLS1.2 Transport Encryption Support

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: As per SLA. Standard Classifications are: P1 - Serious. Resolved within 6 working hours (24x7) P2 - Non-Serious. Resolved within 16 working hours ( 2 days ). Office Hours Only. Tickets can be logged 24x7 via email or online web support form. Telephone lines are available from 08:30 to 16:30 Mon - Fri. All systems are monitored 24x7 by our own team of infrastructure engineer
• 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
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: Comprehensive details of support are available in the ParentPay Group standard Terms & Conditions, submitted as part of this service description. As a SAAS solution there is little requirement from schools for onsite support. Onsite training is available if required by our specialist training managers. Cost available on request.
• Support available to third parties: Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: To ensure the success of any project BlueRunner will appoint a dedicated Project Manager to work with the customer directly. The sole responsibility of the BlueRunner Project Manager will be to work through the relevant project stages, ensuring these are completed, within the agreed timelines. As the project meets the training stage of the plan, BlueRunner will assist with back-office training in two stages. Firstly, training central administrators so they fully understand how to manage menus and access reporting as required. The second stage is to ‘Train the Trainer’. An agreed trainer and time will then be allocated for each new site/school that implements the appropriate system, giving the designated contact the tools to train any additional staff as required. BlueRunner also has a library of training materials available, to be shared with the client, aimed at different user groups. This comes in the forms of training videos outlining each process in the back-office as well as physical user guides. Once the system is ready and all relevant stakeholders have been trained BlueRunner will work directly with the customer to help during the staged rollout with presence on site depending on product.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats:
  • HTML
  • PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: Upon completion or termination of the contract, the service will for up to thirty (30) days following such termination permit customer to export its data, in accordance with the capabilities of the service. Following such period, data stored or processed on behalf of the customer shall be removed or anonymised in accordance with the organisations Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice, and Data Retention and Disposal Policy.
• End-of-contract process: Annual licence fee is included. No additional end of contract cost.

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
• Application to install: Yes
• Compatible operating systems:
  • Android
  • IOS
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: Meal ordering platforms are available on Android and iOS, or available as mobile optimised sites.
• Service interface: Yes
• User support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Description of service interface: The service is accessed through a standard secure web browser interface. All interfaces have been designed with effective user experience and accessibility in mind.
• Accessibility standards: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Accessibility testing: No specific testing is conducted, however all interfaces have been designed with accessibility in mind, based on WCAG 2.1 AA.
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: Customers can access a data extraction API
• API documentation: No
• API sandbox or test environment: Yes
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: Platform can be customised on request to reflect client branding

Scaling

• Independence of resources: The core platform is privately managed and does not share capacity with any other tenants. Customer data is logically separated through robust application logic which is regularly tested. Significant redundancy is built into the infrastructure and server capacity to ensure the service is always available.

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: Service metrics are provided as required by the client. Standard metrics are platform uptime, support tickets, escalations, activation rates and health reports.
• Reporting types:
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Regular reports
  • Reports on request

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• 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
• User control over data storage and processing locations: No
• Datacentre security standards: Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 3.0)
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: ‘IT Health Check’ performed by a CHECK service provider
• Protecting data at rest: Physical access control, complying with CSA CCM v3.0
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Data sanitisation type:
  • Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation
  • Deleted data can’t be directly accessed
• Equipment disposal approach: Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v.30, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: BlueRunner hold data for the length of the contract. This data is then anonymised after a period of inactivity to ensure no personal data is held in the BlueRunner database after the contract end date. As part of the offboarding procedure, BlueRunner can make data available to the customer upon request through protected CSV export.
• Data export formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data export formats:
  • PDF
  • Word
• Data import formats: CSV

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)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: SLA available on request
• Approach to resilience: Significant redundancy and resilience is built into the infrastructure and server capacity to ensure the service is always available. Enterprise monitoring solutions are deployed and the service is maintained on a 24x7 basis by a full IT team. Capacity management processes and procedures are established.
• Outage reporting: Service notifications are provided within the app. Email based notifications are provided where appropriate.

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication: Username or password
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Platform management interfaces are only accessible via secure VPN and all access is protected by Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA).
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
• Management access authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Username or password
  • Other
• Description of management access authentication: Username and password and MFA

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• How long system logs are stored for: At least 12 months

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: Amtivo Group Limited, trading as British Assessment Bureau
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 11/04/2023
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: Schools, councils, other customers, and end users' own local computer systems and networks - and their associated physical locations, are outside of the ISMS scope.
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: Yes
• Who accredited the PCI DSS certification: One Compliance Cyber Limited
• PCI DSS accreditation date: 08/03/2024
• What the PCI DSS doesn’t cover: The PCI-DSS certification is constrained to the Card Data Environment (CDE) and any connected or supporting systems.
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards:
  • CSA CCM version 3.0
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • Other
• Other security governance standards: PCI-DSS (Level 1) Cyber Essentials Plus
• Information security policies and processes: ParentPay operate an ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS) - this has been certified by a UKAS accredited certification body. A dedicated security team of qualified specialists maintain, monitor and enforce technical and organisational security controls. We are audited by independent specialist third parties at least four times per year. ParentPay operate a comprehensive catalogue of security policies, processes and procedures; Including but not limited to: Security Policy. ISMS Manual. Acceptable Use Policy. Access Control and Onboarding-Offboarding. Business Continuity Strategy. Business Continuity Plans. BYOD Policy. Capacity Management Policy. Change Control Process. Clear Desk Policy. Cryptography, Certificates and Key Management Policy. Data Protection Policy. Data Retention and Disposal Policy. Development Process Standards and Practices. Firewall & Router Configuration Strategy. Incident Response Procedures. Information Classification and Handling. IT Decommission Process. ParentPay Fraud and AML Strategy. Password Policy. Patch and Vulnerability Management Strategy. Physical Security Policy. Security within Project Management. Remote Working and Mobile Device Policy. Security Considerations for Key Decision Makers. Social Media Policy. Supplier and Third Party Management Policy. System Build Standards. IT Documented Operating Procedures.

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Configuration and change management approach: Full change control process is applied to the product and hosting infrastructure. This applies to all assets. Changes require CAB review and approval. Security considerations are specifically identified as a strict requirement.
• Vulnerability management type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Vulnerability management approach: Internal and external components are assessed by industry leading vulnerability scanners on a weekly basis. Additional cyber risk assessment tools monitor OSINT data feeds on an ongoing basis. PCI-DSS ASV scans take place every three months. Any and all findings are subject to risk assessment and suitable remediation through change control processes. Critical and Security updates to be installed within one month of release. All other available vendor updates to be installed within 3 months of release. We actively participate in a threat sharing community and monitor special interest security groups continuously.
• Protective monitoring type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Protective monitoring approach: We operate network and host based intrusion detection systems. All infrastructure components and logging is supported by a SIEM platform, including User-Behaviour-Analytics (UBA) capabilities. Endpoint and back-office systems run DLP controls to help detect and prevent data loss events. External breach indicators are also independently monitored on an ongoing basis. Canary tokens and honeypot technology is also applied. We operate, train and regularly test a comprehensive Incident Response Programme - including forensics evidence collection capabilities. Security Incidents are responded to immediately following identification, by a dedicated security team.
• Incident management type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example, CSA CCM v3.0 or ISO/IEC 27035:2011 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Incident management approach: Our detailed Incident Response Programme has developed a full array of specific response processes for particular events. We operate, train and regularly test the full process - including forensic evidence collection processes. Security Incidents are responded to immediately following identification, by a dedicated security team. All employees are required to report any confirmed or suspected security incidents. The security team can be contacted by customers, users or employees at any time via email or telephone. Detailed incident reports are provided as necessary - including an executive summary, event timeline, investigative and containment steps, root cause analysis, remediation and lessons learned.

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Independent review of processes (for example CESG CPA Build Standard, ISO/IEC 27034, ISO/IEC 27001 or CSA CCM v3.0)

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Environmentally friendly solution, low carbon emissions, recycled decommissioned equipment. Offers are assessed on an individual basis and dependent on client's priorities and strategic objectives.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Offers are assessed on an individual basis and dependent on client's priorities and strategic objectives.

  Equal opportunity

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We support our clients in promoting digital skills. Offers are assessed on an individual basis and dependent on client's priorities and strategic objectives.

  Wellbeing

  Offers are assessed on an individual basis and dependent on client's priorities and strategic objectives.

Pricing

• Price: £500 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: 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 nicola.howard@parentpay.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.