Transformation On Your Terms

Ministry of Justice

Transformation on your terms

Content Foreword

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Our work in MoJ so far: Cafcass Scribe

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Our work in MoJ so far: HMPPS

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Our Public Sector expertise

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Version 1 at a glance

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Version 1 recognition

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Version 1 capabilities

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Sectors we serve

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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.

The Version 1 difference

Justice expertise that goes beyond expectation

approach. Working in partnership with the

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 Ministry, together, our people help unlock this potential. We immerse ourselves into

We are proud to be one of your digital

the world of Justice and truly understand the

transformation partners. We strive to go

unique challenges faced.

beyond expectations do deliver for each of

Our 400 strong Justice practice, made up

our Justice clients, through the power of

of highly-skilled, passionate individuals, act

cutting-edge technology and expert teams.

with agility and integrity. We continually

We openly share our deep expertise in cloud,

invest in their development, openly share

data and AI, application modernisation, and

our experiences and foster a joint culture

service delivery management, helping to

with the Ministry of Justice that encourages

deliver critical, strategic Justice programmes,

collaboration and innovation. This is a

contributing to the future of next generation

reflection of our Strength in Balance model,

of modern, digital services.

which emphasises a balanced focus on each

We put citizens, users and user-centric design

of our Justice customers, our people, and a

at the heart of everything we do, enabling the

strong organisation.

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

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Our work in MoJ so far Cafcass Scribe

Scribe is designed to assist Family Court

The Children and Family Court Advisory and

Advisors (FCAs) in creating personalised, age-

Support Service (Cafcass) represents the

appropriate letters for children and families.

interests of approximately 140,000 children

By leveraging Microsoft Azure’s artificial

annually in family court proceedings across

intelligence services, Scribe automates

England. To enhance their communication

the generation of letters, ensuring they are

strategies and better serve children and

clear, compassionate, and inclusive. This tool

young adults with diverse needs, Cafcass

is seamlessly integrated within Cafcass’s

partnered with Version 1 to develop Scribe—

ChildFirst system, maintaining familiar

an innovative AI-driven support tool.

workflows for FCAs.

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Enhanced Personalisation

Future Prospects

letters based on each child’s profile, including

capabilities of Scribe, we aim to further

preferred name, age, and integrating manual

integrate advanced features and ensure

case notes for more meaningful and relevant

scalability to meet the evolving

communications.

needs of Cafcass. This initiative

Utilises advanced algorithms to customise

Improved Efficiency

As we continue to refine and expand the

aligns with Cafcass’s strategic plan to improve outcomes for

By assisting with hyper-personalisation of

children, young people, and

letters, Scribe reduces the manual workload,

families through enhanced

allowing FCAs to focus more on directly

technology and inclusive

supporting families rather than repetitive

practices.

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

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

families.

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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.

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Collaboration and Partnership

Agility and Flexibility

We worked closely with Justice Digital,

The project was delivered using an agile

policy experts, and prison staff to understand

approach, allowing the team to respond

the real challenges faced by Offender

rapidly to emerging requirements and user

Management Units (OMUs). This collaborative

needs. This flexibility enabled the accelerated

approach ensured that the solutions

rollout of CRDS from 35 to all 124 prisons in

developed were user-centred and addressed

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Techniques Used

Rather than jumping straight to technology

We utilised advanced analytics to measure

solutions, our team immersed itself in

the success of the implementation. Custom

understanding the complexities of policy rules

data models and live dashboards were

and prison processes. Techniques such as

created to monitor the impact of the service

user research, service design, and business

in near real-time. These insights were shared

analysis were employed to build a clear

with policy and operational teams to drive

understanding of the challenges.

informed decision-making.

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the root causes of the issues.

Understanding Real Problems

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Building a Sustainable Future

Our approach included sharing skills and

working alongside civil servants to ensure sustainable future for the CRDS. The

alculation engine developed can be updated

nd managed by HMPPS without reliance

n third parties, enabling better coordination

etween operations, policy, and prisons.

Impact and Outcomes

he implementation of CRDS has significantly

mproved the accuracy and efficiency of

entence calculations, saving 761 days of

alculation time and preventing 92 potential

ncorrect releases. The service is projected to

ave 7,000 days of OMU time annually.

Future Prospects

CRDS represents a blueprint for future public

ervice delivery, demonstrating the value of user-centred, collaborative approach. We

ontinue to support you in achieving their

igital transformation goals, ensuring that the

ervice remains adaptable to future legislative

hanges.

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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.

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National Highways

DAFM

National Highways teamed up with Version 1

with Version 1 to develop Smart Text, an

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.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) collaborated 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

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data is handled securely and reducing the risk of data breaches.

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Version 1 at a glance UK and Ireland Dublin Belfast Cork London

USA New York

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Edinburgh Newcastle Birmingham

Europe

India

Malaga, Spain Ljubljana, Slovenia

Bangalore Pune

28 years of experience

3400+ people

13 global locations

6 strategic technology partners

Australia Sydney

12 years as a great place to work

98% customer retention rate

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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

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Version 1 capabilities Cloud Transformation

Application Modernisation and Integration

Data x AI

Adopting, optimising and

Accelerating the

Becoming an intelligent,

leveraging Cloud to unlock

modernisation of

data driven organisation

new or enhanced business

applications embracing

needs quality data x AI to

value and innovation.

sustainable engineering and

make better decisions and

AI-assisted development.

processes.

Legacy systems

Data strategy and

modernisation

architecture

Continuous modernisation

Data engineering

Next Gen Apps

Data analytics and

Industry specific cloud Readiness and enablement Migration and transformation Operate and optimise

visualisation Integrated Apps

Specialist services

Data modernisation Portfolio modernisation Data governance AI co-creation services

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Experience Design and Development

Enterprise Applications

ASPIRE Managed Services

Designing, shaping and

Optimising the core of your

building products and

business with deep functional

Reduce time, cost and

solutions that deliver

and technical expertise in

fantastic people and

Finance, People, Customer

societal experiences.

and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).

risk by leveraging our VLA approach to run and optimise traditional and Cloud services to improve business agility and accelerate innovation.

Digital strategy and

Reshaping finance

innovation

for the future

Product management and

Elevating HR and

roadmaps

people operations

Behavioural research, analysis

Enhancing supply chain

and journey mapping

management

Creative design and

Amplifying customer

UX services

touchpoints

managed service

Product development and AI

Realising value with

accelerated engineering

Data insights and AI

Application management

Envisioning and innovation workshops

Cloud management and optimisation Oracle app management and optimisation Database and infrastructure management EBS and JDE

and optimisation Digital workspace and service management

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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.

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Range of areas and capabilities

Application modernisation and integration

Data x AI

Could transformation

Enterprise applications

Evolve - Business transformation framework

ASPIRE managed services

Experience design & development

Sectors we serve Financial services Transport Energy & utilities

Public sector Manufacturing Healthcare & life sciences 17

For more information, please visit: Delivering for the Public Sector

Or email: brian.hodgson@version1.com

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