The change process
A step-by-step breakdown of our change process, detailing what you can expect at each stage.
Step one
Change Proposal raised
Customers can raise a Change Proposal through our website.
Step two
Problem statement/opportunity confirmed
We receive and review your Change Proposal.
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Customer Change Team confirm problem statement/opportunity with customers
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Proposer to confirm Problem Statement/Opportunity has been captured correctly
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Step three
Change development
Early stage of change development to establish high level requirements.
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Establish high level customer requirements
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High level requirements are ratified with customers at Delivery Sub-Group (DSG) and confirmed
Customer
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Hand over high level requirements to service provider to develop high level solution options
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Step four
Solution development
High level requirements of a change are taken and used to develop solution options that meet those requirements.
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Issue solution Change Pack for customer representations
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Customer
Provide relevant representation response
Customer
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Present outcome of solution Change Pack and associated costs to Change Management Committee for approval
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Step five
Detailed design
Change goes into detailed design to develop the technical interpretation of a change solution.
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Confirm to service provider the chosen solution option
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Work with service provider to develop detailed design
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Issue detailed design Change Pack for customer representations
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Customer
Provide relevant representation response
Customer
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Present outcome of detailed design Change Pack to Change Management Committee for Approval
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Step six
Delivery
Change is ready for delivery into the appropriate release.
Step seven
Change implemented
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