Requests & service workflows

Requests & service workflows

Service requests, tasks, permissions, estates work, repairs, helpdesk-style flows.

A repeatable pattern for managing complex work.

When to use

  • Use when you need repeatable, high-volume requests and task flows.
  • Not ideal when a case requires investigative evidence and legal process.

Example workflows

  • Service request intake to completion
  • Repair request with scheduling and updates
  • Helpdesk workflow with routing and SLAs

How the platform implements this pattern

  • Routing rules and task assignment
  • Status automation and notifications
  • Saved views for teams and supervisors

Sectors using this pattern

  • Local authorities - districts / boroughs / unitaries
  • Local authorities - counties / combined authorities
  • Housing - councils & associations
  • Fire & rescue / community risk
  • Adult social care / community-based support
  • Universities & further education

Use cases using this pattern

  • Housing & neighbourhood operations
  • Neighbourhood & public realm ops
  • Campus & organisational safety
  • Student wellbeing & support
  • Non-clinical health & care operations
  • Programmes & partnerships

Role-based benefits

  • Leaders: oversight and accountability
  • Service heads: repeatable templates and controls
  • Operations: workload balance and SLA visibility
  • IT and data: secure access and reporting

Configuration & extensibility

Templates, versioning, and governance controls keep the pattern consistent while allowing local variation.

Related patterns

  • Incidents & complaints
  • Inspections & visits
  • Programmes & interventions

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