Workflow

How It Works

Learn how the Govforms digital service builder and our cloud platform can take you from an idea to a fully deployed and supported digital service in a matter of days.

Alpha

Design & Validate

We capture your vision and distill complex requirements into a lean, focused digital solution. Every prototype begins with ruthless clarity and purpose.

01
Design your service

Build prototypes using the  patterns and components, including file uploads, repeats, tables, mapping, search/retrieval and more.

02
Test with users

Share links to your Govforms hosted prototypes with your user researchers.

03
Configure rules and dynamic content

Use our rules editor and comprehensive dynamic content support to move beyond the basics and deliver the rich experience your users expect.

04
Review with stakeholders

Add stakeholder comments to your designs and iterate, with full change history tracking, copy/paste and revert support.

Beta

Connect & Configure

Bring your prototype to life by connecting data, logic, and systems. Govforms makes integration simple. Link APIs, automate workflows, and configure dynamic content to create smarter, more responsive digital services.

01
Connect your data and systems

Link to APIs and cloud services securely. Integrate with your corporate systems, automate workflows, and enable dynamic data exchange across your estate.

02
Smart lookups and mapping

Use postcode and geographic lookups with built-in Ordnance Survey components. Add logic and calculations using Liquid tags to power responsive, data-driven forms.

03
Seamless communications

Set up GOV.UK Notify or our own email service to send confirmations, notifications, or PDFs of completed forms, complete with attachments and data mapping.

04
Microsoft and enterprise integration

Connect directly with SharePoint, JIRA, MS ADO, or Power BI. Automate uploads, transform data, and feed user insights into your existing reporting tools.

Live

Operate & Improve

Govforms gives you the tools to monitor performance, deploy updates, and adapt your service as user needs evolve, ensuring continuous improvement and long-term impact.

01
Monitor and improve

Get instant access to our analytics and management information dashboard for your service, featuring 100% server-side secure UK data processing, no sampling and no annoying cookies.

02
Fine-grained control over release versions

Automatic version management with role-based control over releases to our built-in QA and Production cloud environments.
One-click deploy, update, revert, shutter, read-only mode or shutdown.

03
Service management and support

We handle hosting, upgrades, and backups so your service runs at 99.9% uptime and lightning-fast speeds. Enhanced plans include priority features, DR response cover, contracted SLAs, and a dedicated support contact.

04
Custom domain

Host your service on your own domain.
Give us an SSL certificate or let us manage your certificates for you. All included in your monthly fee.

FAQs

Want to learn more?

What is Govforms?
Who is Govforms for?
Do I need technical skills to use Govforms?
How long does it take to go live?
Can I host my service on a custom domain?
Does Govforms support file uploads?
Can I include video or media content?
Does Govforms include analytics or reporting tools?
How is data stored and protected?
Can Govforms integrate with existing systems like SharePoint or Dataverse?
Is Govforms suitable for Whitehall departments or regulated sectors?
Does Govforms meet government data standards?
How is security managed?
What types of services can be built with Govforms?
Can I use Govforms for internal services?
How does Govforms extend to private sector use cases?

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digital service delivery

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