Digital service platform

Everything you need to design, build and run a digital service

Design accessible user journeys, automate complex workflows and securely connect services to the systems your organisation already uses.

Govform.com supports the complete service lifecycle, from prototypes and stakeholder reviews to response handling, recurring returns, bulk data and document workflows. Confirm plan, configuration and release availability.

Platform capabilities

One platform for the complete digital service lifecycle

Build straightforward online forms or complex, multi-stage digital services without assembling and maintaining multiple disconnected tools. Govform.com combines accessible service design, workflow automation, integrations, analytics and governance in one flexible platform.

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Darcy AI assistant

Create from an idea, brief or document, then inspect and improve the service with targeted, permission-aware AI assistance.

  • Create and refine service designs
  • Inspect versions, journeys and service flow
  • Separate design and Response Hub permissions
Darcy AI assistant generating a service from a plain-English description
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Accessible service design

Create responsive digital services using established UK government patterns and accessible components.

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Conditional logic and workflow automation

Adapt each journey using conditional routing, dynamic content and configurable workflow actions.

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Reusable service components

Add common and complex service functionality using configurable, reusable components.

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Integrations and connected services

Securely connect digital services to Microsoft products, APIs, notification services and cloud-storage systems.

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Digital service analytics

Understand service demand, completion and user behaviour using unsampled, server-side analytics.

  • Completion and drop-off reporting
  • Page and validation-failure analysis
  • No analytics cookies
Digital service analytics dashboard showing completion and drop-off data
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Secure document processing

Inspect, scan and reconstruct uploaded documents before they enter operational workflows.

  • Content Disarm and Reconstruction
  • Antivirus and URL inspection
  • Isolated processing infrastructure
File upload with secure document processing in the Govform builder
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Document generation and signing

Turn submitted data into consistent PDF documents, forms, contracts and application records.

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Addresses, maps and location

Capture accurate UK and international address and location information within a service journey.

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Authentication and access control

Control who can access, complete, review and manage each digital service.

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Branding and design control

Apply your organisation’s visual identity while retaining accessible, responsive service patterns.

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Environments, deployment and governance

Move services from prototype to production using separate environments and controlled deployment processes.

  • Prototype, QA and Production environments
  • Version history and rollback
  • Controlled deployment permissions
Prototype, QA and Production environments in the Govform platform
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Service creation options

Start with the approach that fits your service: blank, reusable or assisted.

  • Blank services and templates
  • Configurable and regular-return starters
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Authoring and testing

Understand the design and investigate what happens in a test journey.

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Advanced journeys

Combine direct tabular entry, linked pages and reusable journeys.

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International and regional services

Configure regional behaviour and preview how it appears in a service.

  • Country, formats, currency and time zone
  • Regional preview and address behaviour
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Branding and publication

Coordinate domains, service identity and controlled publication.

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Feature availability

Confirm availability and supported capabilities for your deployment.

Frequently asked questions

Govform.com platform questions

What is Govform.com?

Govform.com is a digital service platform for designing, testing, launching and managing accessible online forms and multi-stage service journeys. It combines service-building tools, workflow automation, integrations, analytics and governance capabilities in one platform.

Can Govform.com create multi-page digital services?

Yes. Govform.com can create multi-page service journeys with conditional routing, dynamic content, validation, save-and-return functionality, task lists and review workflows.

Does Govform.com support accessible online forms?

Govform.com provides responsive components and patterns designed to support WCAG 2.2 AA conformance. Final accessibility also depends on the content, configuration and implementation of each service.

Can Govform.com connect to SharePoint and Power Automate?

Yes. Govform.com can read from and write to Microsoft SharePoint and trigger Power Automate workflows. It also supports Microsoft Dataverse, Power BI, Power Apps and configurable REST API connections.

Does Govform.com provide digital service analytics?

Yes. Govform.com provides server-side analytics for journey completions, drop-offs, page performance, validation failures, time on page, devices and browsers. The analytics do not rely on analytics cookies.

Can Govform.com process uploaded documents securely?

Govform.com supports antivirus scanning, Content Disarm and Reconstruction, URL inspection and isolated document processing for supported uploads and configurations.

What authentication methods does Govform.com support?

Govform.com supports anonymous access, passwordless email access, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, Microsoft Entra ID, AWS Cognito and configurable session controls.

Where is Govform.com data stored?

Govform.com provides UK-based data storage and processing options. The precise hosting, residency and deployment arrangements depend on the selected product plan and hosting model.

Can Govform.com generate and sign PDF documents?

Yes. Govform.com can map submitted data onto PDF templates, generate completed documents, capture typed or drawn signatures and apply digital certificate signatures where configured. Typed or drawn signature capture records a declaration within a service. Digital PDF signing requires an approved, configured environment and does not by itself provide an end-to-end signing service. Contact us to confirm Govforms Sign availability and suitability for your requirements.

Are all features available in every deployment?

Availability varies by feature and deployment. Early Access features require confirmation of eligibility and enabled access. Staff QA pilots are not generally available.

Does Govform.com support AI-assisted service creation?

Yes. The Darcy AI Assistant can generate structured services from plain-English descriptions and help update existing content and logic. Changes remain subject to human review, permissions and version control.

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WCAG 2.2 AA-supporting componentsResponsive components and patterns are designed to support WCAG 2.2 AA conformance. Final accessibility depends on each service’s content, configuration and implementation.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
UK data residency optionsStore and process service data on UK-based infrastructure, subject to the selected plan and hosting model.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
ISO 27001:2022-certified management systemGovform.com operates an information security management system certified to ISO 27001:2022.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Cyber Essentials Plus certificationIndependently verified technical controls support protection against common cyber threats.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Drag-and-drop service builderCreate pages, questions and complete service journeys in a visual no-code editor.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Darcy AI AssistantGenerate a structured service from a plain-English description, refine it conversationally and review changes before applying them.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Multi-page service journeysBuild services across multiple pages with navigation, service back links and progress indicators.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Task-list patternGuide users through sections of a complex service with clear completion and progress states.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Conditional page routingShow or skip pages based on user answers to create branching service journeys.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Dynamic content displayShow relevant questions, content and guidance in response to user input.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Microsoft SharePoint lists and filesRead from and write to SharePoint lists and document libraries during service workflows.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Microsoft Power AutomateTrigger Power Automate flows when a submission is completed or reaches a configured workflow stage.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Configurable REST API clientConnect to HTTP endpoints with configurable requests, responses, authentication, field mapping and Liquid payloads.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
GOV.UK Notify email and SMSSend conditional confirmation emails and SMS messages through GOV.UK Notify.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Real-time service analytics dashboardReview starts, completions, drop-offs and service performance separately for QA and Production.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Page-level drop-off analysisIdentify where users leave a journey and use validation-failure data to investigate friction.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Analytics without analytics cookiesCollect unsampled service-usage data server-side without relying on analytics cookies.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Save and returnAllow users to pause a service journey and resume it later using configurable draft modes.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Multiple file uploadsAccept multiple files with configurable limits, validation, review and file-type restrictions.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Antivirus scanning for uploadsScan supported uploaded files for malware before they enter storage or downstream workflows.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
G-Cloud procurement routeProcure eligible Govform.com services through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework.Support and onboardingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Crown Commercial Service supplierAccess Govform.com through applicable Crown Commercial Service procurement arrangements.Support and onboardingIncludedIncludedIncluded
First-service build supportAsk the Govform.com team to help configure an initial service as part of an agreed onboarding package.Support and onboardingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Excel and CSV lookup feedsUse refreshable Excel or CSV files as service lookup data, with separate sources by environment.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Govform.com REST API accessRetrieve submissions and work with supported library resources programmatically using API credentials.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Microsoft DataverseConnect service data to Dataverse tables for Microsoft Power Platform workflows.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Microsoft Power Apps connectorMake service data available to Power Apps for operational applications and workflows.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Calculated fieldsCalculate values from answers and use the results in pages, logic, transformations and integrations.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Data pre-populationPre-fill fields using earlier answers, session data or external API lookups.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Document generationGenerate formatted PDF documents from submitted service data.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Field-level validation rulesApply configurable validation and provide specific, accessible error messages for individual fields.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Liquid templatingUse Liquid templates for dynamic content, conditional blocks, API payloads and email bodies.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Multi-stage review workflowsConfigure sequential approvals, multi-party decisions, corrections, cancellation and withdrawal.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Post-submission actionsTrigger API requests, messages, SharePoint writes and Power Automate flows after submission.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Repeating groupsCapture multiple instances of a structured data set, such as addresses or household members.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Service-to-service linkingConnect related service journeys and pass approved data between them.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Submission data API exportRetrieve submission data through the API for case-management, reporting or business-intelligence systems.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Power BI reportingFeed submission data into Power BI for operational and management dashboards.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Submission reviewerSearch, filter, sort, review and export submitted service data inside Govform.com.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Automatic language translationOffer supported service journeys in multiple languages while retaining their validation, logic and workflows.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Responsive service layoutsDeliver journeys that adapt across mobile, tablet and desktop screen sizes.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Shareable prototype previewsShare service prototypes with stakeholders for review before production deployment.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Prototype, QA and Production environmentsBuild, test and operate services in separate environments with controlled promotion between them.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Version history and rollbackCompare revisions and restore an earlier service version without losing the audit trail.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
UK postcode address lookupFind UK addresses from a postcode and map selected address lines into service fields.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Booking and calendar schedulingLet users select available dates or time slots and receive a booking confirmation.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Check-your-answers pagesPresent a pre-submission summary with links that let users review and change their answers.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Submission confirmation pagesShow a configurable confirmation, reference number and clear next steps after submission.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Declarations and attestationsCapture declarations with associated answers, signatures and audit information.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Maps and geolocationLet users select a location, capture coordinates and find nearby addresses through an interactive map.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Payment integrationsCollect payments using GOV.UK Pay or supported third-party payment APIs.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Searchable results tablesPresent paginated results that authorised users can search and filter.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Shopping-cart and multi-item journeysAllow users to add and manage multiple items within a single service submission.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Data GridsDirect tabular entry with spreadsheet paste, repeated rows, copying, calculations, conditional visibility and column validation. Separate from bulk CSV or Excel uploads.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Private cloud or self-hosted deploymentDeploy Govform.com into an agreed private-cloud or customer-controlled hosting environment.Security and complianceNot includedNot includedIncluded
Contracted disaster recoveryAgree recovery-point and recovery-time objectives as part of an Institutional support arrangement.Governance and platform managementNot includedNot includedIncluded
Cloud object-storage integrationsSend uploaded files to AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage or Azure Blob Storage.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
AWS SES emailSend transactional service emails through AWS Simple Email Service.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Post-submission action alertsNotify an operational team when a configured API call or post-submission action fails.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Mutual TLS API authenticationUse client certificates and mutual TLS to secure supported back-office API connections.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Mock API responsesTest integrations with configured mock responses before connecting to live endpoints.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Integration architecture consultancyWork with Govform.com specialists on SharePoint, API and multi-system integration architecture.Support and onboardingNot includedNot includedIncluded
Enhanced support planAdd contracted response times, a dedicated support contact and agreed service-management arrangements.Support and onboardingNot includedNot includedIncluded
Platform audit event logReview recorded platform events including actions, errors, workflow decisions and administrative changes.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
AWS Well-Architected expertiseDraw on architecture practices informed by the AWS Well-Architected Framework and partner expertise.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Encryption at restEncrypt stored submission data, uploaded files and managed backups at rest.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Environment isolationSeparate Prototype, QA and Production data, credentials and API connections.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
ISO 9001:2015-certified quality systemGovform.com operates a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Regular penetration testingUse independent security testing to identify and address platform vulnerabilities.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
TLS encryption in transitProtect data in transit using TLS 1.2 or later.Security and complianceIncludedIncludedIncluded
AWS Cognito authenticationUse hosted Cognito user pools with configurable authentication and multi-factor controls.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
Anonymous public accessPublish services that users can complete without signing in.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
Configurable session timeoutsSet inactivity limits and show users an in-browser warning before sign-out.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
Passwordless GOV.UK Notify sign-inSend a one-time sign-in link by email without requiring users to manage a password.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
Group-based submission sharingAllow authorised members of a group to view and collaborate on shared submissions.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
Multi-factor authentication enforcementRequire supported users or administrators to complete an additional authentication factor.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0Connect compatible identity providers, including Microsoft Entra ID and departmental single sign-on.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
Read-only reviewer accessGive staff, reviewers or caseworkers permission to view submissions without editing them.Authentication and accessIncludedIncludedIncluded
99.9% availability targetUse a production platform designed around a 99.9% availability target, subject to the applicable service agreement.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Environment-specific secretsKeep production API keys and credentials separate from Prototype and QA values.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Role-based platform accessAssign granular administrative, build, QA, analytics and read-only permissions.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Library-based organisation modelOrganise services into libraries that reflect teams, departments and access boundaries.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Library-level MFA policiesRequire multi-factor authentication for users who access a selected service library.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Managed backupsUse automated backups for supported service data and configuration under the applicable service plan.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Service duplication and migrationCopy services between libraries to support reuse, restructuring and team migration.Governance and platform managementIncludedIncludedIncluded
Brand configuration serviceAsk the Govform.com team to configure a theme that reflects your organisation’s agreed visual identity.Support and onboardingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Help centre and documentationAccess product documentation, examples and practical guides for features and components.Support and onboardingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Proactive platform monitoringMonitor platform health and alert operational teams when service degradation is detected.Support and onboardingIncludedIncludedIncluded
UK-based live-service supportAccess support from a UK-based team through the channels included in your service agreement.Support and onboardingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Ordnance Survey Maps APIUse licensed Ordnance Survey mapping and geographic reference data in supported UK location journeys.IntegrationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Multi-party authorisationRequire a configured number of reviewers, or every reviewer, to approve a workflow stage.Logic and workflowIncludedIncludedIncluded
Device and browser reportingCompare service usage and performance across device types, operating systems and browsers.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Tagged-field analyticsTag selected fields to analyse response patterns and the choices users make during a journey.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Validation-failure reportingIdentify the fields that produce the most validation errors across service journeys.Analytics and reportingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Collaborative commentsAdd contextual comments to pages and review changes with multiple service collaborators.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Custom CSS and Sass overridesApply advanced stylesheet overrides for specialist branding and implementation requirements.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Custom branding and themesConfigure colours, typography, logos, headers and footers for a consistent service identity.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Custom production domainsPublish a service under an approved organisation or departmental domain.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Reusable page templatesSave and reuse pages, patterns and shared design-library elements across services.Build and collaborationIncludedIncludedIncluded
Accessible date inputCapture day, month and year using an accessible date pattern with configurable validation.ComponentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Service creation optionsCreate blank services or use templates, configurable starters, document-assisted creation, an idea brief or starters for regular returns. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Build and collaborationRelated documentation: Service creation optionsConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Liquid visualisationVisualise Liquid while authoring service behaviour. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Logic and workflowRelated documentation: Liquid visualisationConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Authoring preview and selectionClearer preview and selection interfaces support authoring and review. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Build and collaborationRelated documentation: Authoring preview and selectionConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Check your answers layoutsImproved Check your answers layouts help organise the information respondents review. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.ComponentsRelated documentation: Check your answers layoutsConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Flow viewUnderstand service structure through the generated Flow view. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Build and collaborationRelated documentation: Flow viewConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Flow InspectorRecord a real test journey, explain routes, page stops, actions, conditions and validation, and link observed behaviour to Builder settings. Flow simulation does not prove external action success. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Build and collaborationRelated documentation: Flow InspectorConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Linked supporting pagesLink supporting pages into a service journey. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.ComponentsRelated documentation: Linked supporting pagesConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Journey Select tablesUse Journey Select tables with sorting and pagination. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.ComponentsRelated documentation: Journey Select tablesConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Embedded multi-page formsReuse embedded multi-page forms. Production release conditions still apply to the service and target environment. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.ComponentsRelated documentation: Embedded multi-page formsConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Regional formats and previewSet library country, regional date/number formats, currency and service time zone; preview regional behaviour. Changes do not translate content, convert stored money or rewrite saved deadlines. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Governance and platform managementRelated documentation: Regional formats and previewConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Regional address and date behaviourInherited date/address behaviour, country-aware address search and regional postal-code labels. Confirm supported options for the deployment. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.ComponentsRelated documentation: Regional address and date behaviourConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Service time-zone formattingUse the service time zone for Liquid date/time formatting and background-generated content. Saved deadlines are not rewritten by regional changes. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Logic and workflowRelated documentation: Service time-zone formattingConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Translation improvementsWork with translation improvements separately from regional configuration. Regional settings do not translate service content; confirm supported options. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Build and collaborationRelated documentation: Translation improvementsConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Guided domain provisioningGuided DNS setup, validation and provisioning status, and managed certificates for custom domains. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Governance and platform managementRelated documentation: Guided domain provisioningConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Email and interaction brandingEmail branding plus focus and visited-link theme options. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Build and collaborationRelated documentation: Email and interaction brandingConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Shared library settings publicationPublication status for supported shared library settings, including update and retry status. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Governance and platform managementRelated documentation: Shared library settings publicationConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability
Main and Early Access channelsMain and Early Access share Builder authoring data. Production remains separately controlled. Early Access requires eligible, enabled access. Subject to plan, configuration and release availability.Governance and platform managementRelated documentation: Main and Early Access channelsConfirm availabilityConfirm availabilityConfirm availability