Ensuring Excellence Beyond Implementation

At Northern Reaches Ltd, our commitment to your success extends far beyond the initial deployment of solutions. Our comprehensive support packages are designed to ensure that you continue to receive maximum value from your Microsoft technology investments, with an emphasis on reliability, security, and continuous improvement (ask about our premium support packages). Whether it’s enhancing productivity, solving challenges, or exploring new opportunities, we are here to support your journey every step of the way.

Why Choose Northern Reaches Ltd for Support Services?

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead means leveraging the right technology to transform your business. At Northern Reaches Ltd, we specialise in unlocking the full potential of the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem, offering bespoke support services designed to elevate your operations. Our expertise spans the comprehensive range of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Teams, Power Platform, Security, Compliance, Document Management, and Azure. With a focus on innovation and quality, we are your partners in navigating the complexities of cloud adoption and optimisation, ensuring a seamless, secure, and efficient digital environment for your business.

Expertise You Can Rely On:

Our team is comprised of certified Microsoft professionals with years of experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and training. You can trust us to provide expert support for all your Microsoft technology needs.

Responsive and Reliable:

We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and commitment to resolving your issues promptly. Our goal is to ensure minimal downtime for your business, with reliable support you can count on.

Tailored Solutions for Every Challenge:

Understanding your unique business challenges and objectives is at the heart of our approach. Our team of Microsoft specialists brings a wealth of experience and a passion for technology to deliver solutions that are not just effective but transformative. Whether you’re migrating to the cloud, enhancing collaboration, or securing your digital assets, we provide tailored support that aligns with your specific needs. By leveraging the latest in Microsoft’s cloud technology and our deep industry insights, we help you evolve your business processes, drive productivity, and harness the power of automation and AI to achieve your strategic goals.

Partner with Us for a Future-Proof Business:

Choosing Northern Reaches Ltd as your Microsoft Support partner means investing in a future where technology empowers every aspect of your business. Our ethos is built on understanding your needs, evolving your technology landscape, and transforming your operations to drive unparalleled ROI. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, we are dedicated to helping you navigate the digital future with confidence. Let us embark on this journey together, leveraging the Microsoft Tech Stack to create something truly amazing for your business.

Support Package Summary Overview

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You can contact Support using one of the following methods:

  • Phone: – +44 7578 122325
  • Email:[email protected]
  • Incident report form: – Coming Soon

These contact options ensure you have direct lines of communication with our expert support team.

Scope

Weekly Support Hours
Support hours are available as detailed below:

  • Monday to Thursday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Friday – 8:30am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday – Business Closed
  • Bank Holidays – Business Closed 

Business Closure Periods
Please review and understand the Business Closure periods via the Terms & Conditions – Support during the business closure periods will be limited to availability of support staff working remotely.

Out of Hours Support
Any support activity required outside of working hours will be charged at “Double Time” and recorded accordingly in the relevant Incident Requests. 

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Our support is meticulously tailored to prioritise products and projects delivered by our company, with immediate attention to incidents ranked from P1 to P4. For solutions you’ve implemented independently or those deployed by external partners, support will be provided for P3 and P4 incidents. This ensures that every incident, regardless of its origin, receives our unwavering commitment to quality, honesty, and transparency in our support efforts.
 
Our support packages can be crafted with your business needs in mind, providing essential services that empower you to utilise Microsoft technologies to their fullest potential. By managing costs effectively, we guarantee that the products we deliver and support are upheld to the utmost standards of excellence and reliability.

Our dedication to exceptional service quality is reflected in our structured response times for incidents, ensuring swift and efficient handling according to their assigned priority level:
  • Priority 1 Incidents: We commit to an initial response time of within 90 minutes, with a resolution aimed within 8 working hours, ensuring critical issues are addressed with the urgency they require.
  • Priority 2 Incidents: For these incidents, our initial response will be within 4 working hours, with a goal to resolve within 16 working hours, balancing promptness with thoroughness.
  • Priority 3 Incidents: With an initial response time within 8 working hours, we aim to resolve these incidents within 5 working days, ensuring a comprehensive approach to less urgent issues.
  • Priority 4 Incidents: Our team will initiate a response within 12 working hours, with a resolution target of within 10 working days, allowing for detailed attention to less critical issues.
This structured approach ensures that each incident receives the appropriate level of attention and resources, reflecting our commitment to delivering timely and effective solutions.

Incident Record

We are dedicated to delivering transparent and fair support services, rigorously documenting the time dedicated to each support case within a structured time capture framework. Our method ensures accurate recording of the time spent on addressing and resolving incidents, with a minimum allocation of 10 minutes. This process recognises the effort involved in all interactions, ensuring equitable and consistent accounting for both short and extended engagements.

  • Unanswered Calls: Should a call to address an incident remain unanswered, we do not record time for that attempt, reinforcing our commitment to effective and productive engagement.

  • Initial Response Calls: Response calls to tackle incidents are logged with a minimum duration of 10 minutes, regardless of whether the actual time is shorter. For example, a call lasting 7 minutes will be documented as a 10-minute interaction.

  • Resolution Work: Efforts to resolve incidents are rounded-up to the nearest 10-minute block. As such, activities lasting between 16 and 30 minutes are registered as 30 minutes. This includes thorough analysis, diagnosis, and the crafting of solutions, ensuring all aspects of the resolution process are fully captured.

Incidents are placed “on-hold” while awaiting further updates or confirmations from the requestor.

  • Should an incident remain “on-hold” for 3 days, we initiate a follow-up through an official “chase” email to the requestor for additional information or to confirm resolution.
  • Incidents “on-hold” for 5 days without updates will be closed, subject to reopening if the issue persists. Exceptions are made if the requestor is on annual leave.

For detailed insights, please refer to our Support Terms & Conditions.

Our Comprehensive Support Services

Piece Hall Support Package

Piece Hall Halifax

The Piece Hall Support Package is our most elite (platinum level), comprehensive Support Package.

Dating from 1779, The Grade I listed Piece Hall, Halifax is a unique architectural and cultural phenomenon, constructed around a quadrangle building. By day the vast 315 room building consisting of individual shops and eateries, by evening becoming a sought-after venue for global artists to perform at.

This package is tailored for organisations that demand the highest level of service, sophistication, and strategic insight into their Microsoft technology infrastructure. This elite package ensures that your business’s IT environment is not only maintained to the highest standards but also continually optimised and aligned with your strategic goals.

Number of Hours per Year: 660 hours

Total Annual Cost (excl. VAT): £9,240.00

This package ensures that your business receives top-tier service including a monthly review meeting and analysis report, with the best response times and strategic guidance available.

Shibden Hall Support Package

Shibden Hall Halifax

Elevate your business’s Microsoft technology framework with the Shibden Hall Support Package.

Dating from 1420, The grade II listed Shibden Hall, Halifax is surrounded by beautiful period gardens and woodland. Shibden Hall’s architecture is a mixture of styles reflecting its long and varied history. The historic home has recently been the location of the BBC drama series ‘Gentleman Jack’ that focuses on the life of Shibden’s former owner, notorious diarist Anne Lister.

This (gold level) advanced package delivers an unparalleled level of support, designed for organisations that demand the highest standards of service and support, the Shibden Hall Support Package ensures your IT infrastructure operates flawlessly. With priority access to our team of specialists for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform and more, your business is perfectly positioned to thrive in today’s digital landscape.

Number of Hours per Year: 495 hours

Total Annual Cost (excl. VAT): £6,435.00

This package ensures that your business receives top-tier service including a monthly review meeting and analysis report, with the best response times and strategic guidance available.

Dean Clough Support Package

Dean Clough Halifax

The Dean Clough Support Package, offers intermediate (silver level) support services designed for businesses seeking more extensive support with their Microsoft technology stack.

These magnificent Grade II listed Victorian mills were constructed between 1840 and 1870 by the Crossley family who founded their Crossley Carpet empire. Fast forward to 2024 and the 22-acre site is now home to dozens of thriving businesses and restaurants, as well as a theatre and six art galleries – along with becoming an increasingly popular filming location. Millions of TV viewers are familiar with Halifax’s Dean Clough site through the series of Happy Valley.

This package enhances your operational efficiency with insights and broader intermediate coverage across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Teams, Power Platform as well as the applications covered by the Wainhouse Tower Support Package and solutions delivered by Northern Reaches Ltd.

It is the perfect choice for businesses ready to elevate their Microsoft cloud-based solutions to the next level, ensuring a seamless and secure digital environment.

Number of Hours per Year: 330 hours

Total Annual Cost (excl. VAT): £3,960.00

This package ensures that your business receives top-tier service including a monthly analysis report, with the best response times and strategic guidance available.

Wainhouse Tower Support Package

Wainhouse Tower Halifax

The Wainhouse Tower Support Package offers foundational (bronze level) support services tailored for small to medium-sized businesses embarking on their journey with Microsoft technologies.

The 19th century Wainhouse Tower (at 253 feet high) is one of the most prominent landmarks in Calderdale. The original concept came from John Edward Wainhouse who owned the Washer Lane Dyeworks. At the time, Halifax Corporation was urgently trying to implement measures to control the amount of smoke in the atmosphere. The dyeworks contributed to the pollution, so Wainhouse decided to build a chimney. He had regard for architecture and insisted that the chimney be an object of beauty. Visitors can walk up its 403 steps in order to see a magnificent view of the district.

This package symbolises the beginning of your company’s path towards digital transformation. It provides basic support for key Microsoft technologies, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive as well as basic support for solutions delivered by Northern Reaches Ltd. With prioritised incident management and dedicated support via phone and email, the Wainhouse Tower Support Package ensures your business maintains seamless operations with expert guidance just a call away.

Number of Hours per Year: 165 hours

Total Annual Cost (excl. VAT): £1,980.00

This package ensures that your business receives top-tier service including a bi-monthly analysis report, with the best response times and strategic guidance available.

Interested in our Support Services?

Want to know more about our additional premium support (Shibden+, Studley+, Wainhouse+, Bronte+) packages?

Contact us for a chat and let us begin a partnership that lasts…