Transformation on your terms
Foreword
For over twelve years, Version 1 has partnered with the Ministry of Justice to continually modernise its services, implement new technologies, transforming Justice services to for the benefit of our society and nation.
Justice expertise that goes beyond expectation
We are proud to be one of your digital transformation partners. We strive to go beyond expectations do deliver for each of our Justice clients, through the power of cutting-edge technology and expert teams. We openly share our deep expertise in cloud, data and AI, application modernisation, and service delivery management, helping to deliver critical, strategic Justice programmes, contributing to the future of next generation of modern, digital services.
We put citizens, users and user-centric design at the heart of everything we do, enabling the Ministry to deliver world class Justice services. Our approach is underpinned by our Strength in Balance model – a balanced focus across our customers, our people and a strong organisation. This model is guided by aligning our core values that of the Ministry and are embedded in every aspect of what we do.
Brian Hodgson
BRIAN HODGSON Account Principal
The Version 1 difference
The Ministry’s need for transformation is our driving force. We enable you to accelerate their journey to their digital future with our deep expertise and innovative approach.
Our global technology partners who also work with Ministry of Justice – Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Red Hat – help us tackle any challenge by leveraging a technology-driven approach. Working in partnership with the Ministry, together, our people help unlock this potential. We immerse ourselves into the world of Justice and truly understand the unique challenges faced.
Our 400 strong Justice practice, made up of highly-skilled, passionate individuals, act with agility and integrity. We continually invest in their development, openly share our experiences and foster a joint culture with the Ministry of Justice that encourages collaboration and innovation. This is a reflection of our Strength in Balance model, which emphasises a balanced focus on each of our Justice customers, our people, and a strong organisation.
Our work in MoJ so far
Cafcass Scribe
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) represents the interests of approximately 140,000 children annually in family court proceedings across England. To enhance their communication strategies and better serve children and young adults with diverse needs, Cafcass partnered with Version 1 to develop Scribe— an innovative AI-driven support tool.
Scribe is designed to assist Family Court Advisors (FCAs) in creating personalised, ageappropriate letters for children and families. By leveraging Microsoft Azure’s artificial intelligence services, Scribe automates the generation of letters, ensuring they are clear, compassionate, and inclusive. This tool is seamlessly integrated within Cafcass’s ChildFirst system, maintaining familiar workflows for FCAs.
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Enhanced Personalisation
Utilises advanced algorithms to customise letters based on each child’s profile, including preferred name, age, and integrating manual case notes for more meaningful and relevant communications.
Improved Efficiency
By assisting with hyper-personalisation of letters, Scribe reduces the manual workload, allowing FCAs to focus more on directly supporting families rather than repetitive tasks.
Increased Accessibility
Features like language translation and audio file generation enhance inclusivity for children with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or language barriers. Additionally, Scribe tailors the language complexity to match a child’s reading age, making letters clearer and easier to understand.
Security & Compliance
Scribe leverages Microsoft Azure’s robust security features to ensure data protection and compliance with relevant regulations.
Impact & Outcomes
The implementation of Scribe has significantly improved the quality and efficiency of communication between Cafcass and the children and families they serve. By automating the letter generation process, FCAs can now dedicate more time to providing direct support, thereby enhancing overall engagement and satisfaction among children and families.
Future Prospects
As we continue to refine and expand the capabilities of Scribe, we aim to further integrate advanced features and ensure scalability to meet the evolving needs of Cafcass. This initiative aligns with Cafcass’s strategic plan to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families through enhanced technology and inclusive practices.
We have found in Version 1 a partner who really cares about our organisation, displaying empathy to our needs and priorities. Robert Langley, CIO, Cafcass
Our work in MoJ so far
HMPPS
MoJ faced a significant challenge with the complexity of calculating release dates for prisoners, especially when legislation changes. To address this, you partnered with us to develop the Calculate Release Dates Service (CRDS), a digital tool designed to streamline and automate the process.
Collaboration and Partnership
We worked closely with Justice Digital, policy experts, and prison staff to understand the real challenges faced by Offender Management Units (OMUs). This collaborative approach ensured that the solutions developed were user-centred and addressed the root causes of the issues.
Agility and Flexibility
The project was delivered using an agile approach, allowing the team to respond rapidly to emerging requirements and user needs. This flexibility enabled the accelerated rollout of CRDS from 35 to all 124 prisons in just six weeks.
Understanding Real Problems Techniques Used
Rather than jumping straight to technology solutions, our team immersed itself in understanding the complexities of policy rules and prison processes. Techniques such as user research, service design, and business analysis were employed to build a clear understanding of the challenges.
We utilised advanced analytics to measure the success of the implementation. Custom data models and live dashboards were created to monitor the impact of the service in near real-time. These insights were shared with policy and operational teams to drive informed decision-making.
Our approach included sharing skills and working alongside civil servants to ensure sustainable future for the CRDS. The calculation engine developed can be updated and managed by HMPPS without reliance on third parties, enabling better coordination between operations, policy, and prisons.
Impact and Outcomes
The implementation of CRDS has significantly improved the accuracy and efficiency of sentence calculations, saving 761 days of calculation time and preventing 92 potential incorrect releases. The service is projected to save 7,000 days of OMU time annually.
Future Prospects Building a Sustainable Future
CRDS represents a blueprint for future public service delivery, demonstrating the value of user-centred, collaborative approach. We continue to support you in achieving their digital transformation goals, ensuring that the service remains adaptable to future legislative changes.
Our Public Sector expertise
Enterprise
Ireland
Enterprise Ireland partnered with Version 1 to modernise their financial and procurement systems through the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. This collaboration aimed to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and integrate best industry practices, addressing the challenges posed by their outdated legacy systems. The transformation enhanced Enterprise Ireland’s ability to support Irish enterprises globally by automating key processes and boosting operational effectiveness.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) collaborated with Version 1 to develop Smart Text, an AI-driven solution aimed at automating compliance and enhancing security. This innovative platform uses machine learning to accurately categorise grant application documents, protecting sensitive information and mitigating GDPR compliance risks. By leveraging real-time AI capabilities, Smart Text improves the efficiency and accuracy of document processing, ensuring that personal data is handled securely and reducing the risk of data breaches.
National Highways
National Highways teamed up with Version 1 to drive their digital transformation journey. This collaboration delivers sustainable transformation and boosts public safety and road user experience by modernising infrastructure and enhancing traffic flow, making England’s roads safer and more efficient.
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Cafcass
Cafcass partnered with Version 1 to revolutionise their communication processes. This collaboration enhances the support provided to children and families in family court proceedings by supporting the creation of personalised, clear, and inclusive letters. The AI-driven tool, Scribe, translates content into multiple languages and provides audio versions, improving service delivery and engagement while saving time for Family Court Advisors.
Version 1 at a glance
Europe
Malaga, Spain
Ljubljana, Slovenia
India
Bangalore
Pune
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Recognition
Global leaders in Generative AI as ranked by ISG
Leaders in AWS Professional Services, AWS Managed Services, and AWS Data Analytics, AI and ML as ranked by ISG
Named Finalist in 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award – Inclusion Changemaker
Named Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023
Named AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year – EMEA 2023
Named Microsoft Ireland Partner of the Year 2023 Winner – Social Impact
Named Innovation Partner of the Year Winner - 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards
Named AWS Migration Partner of the Year – EMEA 2022
Version 1 capabilities
Cloud Transformation
Adopting, optimising and leveraging Cloud to unlock new or enhanced business value and innovation.
Industry specific cloud
Readiness and enablement
Migration and transformation
Operate and optimise
Specialist services
Application
Modernisation and Integration
Accelerating the modernisation of applications embracing sustainable engineering and AI-assisted development.
Legacy systems modernisation
Continuous modernisation
Next Gen Apps
Integrated Apps
Portfolio modernisation
Data x AI
Becoming an intelligent, data driven organisation needs quality data x AI to make better decisions and processes.
Data strategy and architecture
Data engineering
Data analytics and visualisation
Data modernisation
Data governance
AI co-creation services
Experience Design and Development
Designing, shaping and building products and solutions that deliver fantastic people and societal experiences.
Digital strategy and innovation
Product management and roadmaps
Behavioural research, analysis and journey mapping
Creative design and UX services
Product development and AI accelerated engineering
Envisioning and innovation workshops
Enterprise Applications
Optimising the core of your business with deep functional and technical expertise in Finance, People, Customer and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
Reshaping finance for the future
Elevating HR and people operations
Enhancing supply chain management
Amplifying customer touchpoints
Realising value with Data insights and AI
ASPIRE
Managed Services
Reduce time, cost and risk by leveraging our VLA approach to run and optimise traditional and Cloud services to improve business agility and accelerate innovation.
Cloud management and optimisation
Oracle app management and optimisation
Database and infrastructure management
EBS and JDE managed service
Application management and optimisation
Digital workspace and service management
At Version 1, we don’t just deliver transformation; we empower you to define the future. Our comprehensive range of services ensures that we can meet the diverse needs of our clients across various sectors.
Cloud and data migration
Version 1 has a proven track record in cloud and data migration. Our approach is designed to reduce cost, risk, and time to deploy, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud. We have successfully migrated complex application estates, such as the Legal Aid systems and secure policing systems, to AWS and Azure.
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Our dedicated AI Labs & Innovation team is at the forefront of leveraging cuttingedge technologies such as generative AI, computer vision, and conversational AI. We help businesses implement AI-related technologies, develop enterprise-ready productivity apps, and drive business success through AI innovation.