LVPS and UK Government Departments

C-Desk Technology is proud to be a Crown Commercial Service supplier. As a trusted partner for UK government departments and agencies , we have been added to the Low Value Purchase System (LVPS), allowing you to access our services through this platform. This system simplifies and streamlines the procurement process for low-cost, low-volume, and low-complexity purchases, ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fostering a diverse supply chain.

For over 20 years, we have assisted a range of councils, hospitals, police departments, and other government entities in developing unique services tailored to their specific workloads. As a valued Crown Commercial Service supplier, we are committed to providing exceptional services that enhance operational efficiency.

At C-Desk Technology, we pride ourselves on our unique approach and expertise. Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering results that make a difference.

One of our unique strengths is our ability to deliver fast turnarounds. This allows us to meet our clients’ deadlines efficiently while tailoring our work to their specific needs. Our flexible services enable us to prioritise urgent tasks and provide quick responses, ensuring that our clients can rely on us when they need it most.

This capability is particularly beneficial during union negotiations, as we can address questions raised for next-day meetings, facilitating swift negotiations and implementation. For instance, we once developed a shift pattern for a new group of staff within a single day, discussing their needs in the morning and implementing the solution by the end of the day.

As a LVPS and a UK Government Department Supplier we can help you create an operation which supports your employees giving them a better work/life balance while ensuring a better service for your customers.

Previous Attendees to Our Staff Scheduling Seminars Include:

Borough of Merton, Chelsea Royal Hospital, Crown Prosecution Service, Glasgow Museum, Metropolitan Police, Northampton University and SOCA. As well as other private organisations.

Workload should be at the heart of every business decision. But here’s the real question—do you truly know what your workload is? Surprisingly, most companies don’t. They assume it’s too complex to calculate, leading to missed deadlines, lost opportunities, or wasted resources. The truth is, you don’t have to wait until it’s too late. By predicting workload in advance, you gain control, optimise resources, and prevent costly inefficiencies.

As a LVPS and a UK Government Department Supplier we can help you analyse your data. Working with you to ensure that your department and team matches the workload. This minimises stress for everyone and creates a better working environments which supports your employees and your customers.

Shift scheduling is more than just assigning jobs—it’s about placing the right employees, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time. At the heart of this process is understanding your company’s unique workload and crafting a shift pattern that ensures smooth operations, no matter the circumstances.

Our approach considers not only the design of an optimal shift pattern but also its smooth implementation. Recognizing the challenges of holidays and absences, we create solutions tailored to your needs. Whether it’s a “holidays included” shift pattern offering staff the best quality time off without disruptions, or a “holidays excluded” system supported by fair and efficient management plans, we’ve got you covered.

We build cover arrangements into every shift pattern, enabling a fair and reliable way to replace absent staff. Training schedules are seamlessly incorporated, ensuring employees receive essential development without interrupting operations. For industries with unpredictable workloads—like harbours managing docking schedules—we develop innovative solutions combining fixed and flexible shifts, delivering both operational flexibility and minimal disruption to staff.

Shift patterns for Crown services should be unique reflecting the service they supply. As a LVPS and a UK Government Department Supplier we can customise our solutions to you. Ensuring that you have the right people, with the right skills, when and where you need them. This minimises stress and fatigue for your team while providing a better service.

Creating a brand new shift pattern is a rare event for most managers, often occurring just once in their careers unless they excel at it. Successfully implementing a new shift pattern can lead to other departments wanting to adopt it, meaning you may find yourself designing new shift patterns repeatedly.

The key to creating an effective shift pattern is thorough preparation. Before you begin, gather as much data as possible. This data will make decision-making easier and help you justify your choices. This is crucial during implementation. If you can provide evidence for the number of staff needed, you can justify your budget. Additionally, if you can demonstrate to unions that the new shift operation offers stability and benefits for their members, you can facilitate its implementation.