E-Sign Digital Signature Platform

Overview

E-Sign is a UK-based digital signature and document workflow platform specifically designed for public sector organizations. As a Crown Commercial Provider serving the NHS and other government bodies, E-Sign offers legally compliant electronic signatures with advanced security features and comprehensive audit trails.

Key Features

Digital Signature Capabilities

eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures meeting EU and UK legal requirements
Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) with certificate-based authentication
Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for highest legal assurance
Bulk signing for processing multiple documents efficiently
Sequential signing workflows for multi-party approvals

Document Workflow Management

Template library for common public sector document types
Automated routing for approval workflows
Real-time tracking of document status and progress
Deadline management with automatic reminders
Integration with existing document management systems

Security & Compliance

ISO 27001 certified security management
UK GDPR compliant data processing
SOC 2 Type II audited infrastructure
End-to-end encryption for document protection
Comprehensive audit trails for compliance reporting

Business Benefits

For NHS Organizations

Patient consent forms digitized with secure signatures
Staff contracts processed 75% faster than paper
Clinical governance documents with full audit trails
Pharmacy prescriptions with electronic validation
Reduced paper costs by up to 80%

For Local Government

Planning applications with digital citizen signatures
Council meeting minutes with electronic approval
Licensing applications processed entirely online
Contract management with automated renewal workflows
FOI responses delivered with digital signatures

For Central Government

Procurement contracts with multi-party signing
Policy documents with departmental approvals
Interagency agreements with secure authentication
Regulatory submissions with qualified signatures
Compliance reporting with tamper-proof signatures

Technical Specifications

Integration Options

REST API for custom integrations
Microsoft Office 365 direct integration
SharePoint document library connection
Salesforce CRM integration
Webhooks for real-time notifications

Platform Features

Cloud-based solution with 99.9% uptime SLA
Mobile-responsive interface for tablet/smartphone use
Bulk upload capabilities for large document volumes
Custom branding to match organizational identity
Multi-language support for diverse communities

Pricing & Deployment

Licensing Models

Per-user subscription starting from £8/user/month
Per-document pricing for occasional use
Enterprise packages with unlimited users
Public sector discounts available through Crown Commercial Framework

Implementation Support

Free trial period for evaluation
Dedicated account management for public sector clients
Training sessions for staff onboarding
Technical support via phone, email, and chat
Professional services for complex integrations

Success Stories

NHS Foundation Trust

50% reduction in contract processing time
£25,000 annual savings on paper and printing
100% compliance with clinical governance requirements
Zero document loss since implementation

London Borough Council

3,000 planning applications processed digitally per year
2-week reduction in average processing time
90% citizen satisfaction with digital process
40% cost savings on administrative overhead

Getting Started

E-Sign offers a comprehensive evaluation program for UK public sector organizations, including free trials, proof-of-concept deployments, and dedicated support during implementation. Their Crown Commercial Provider status ensures simplified procurement processes and competitive pricing for government clients.

As a UK-based provider with deep public sector experience, E-Sign understands the unique requirements of government digital transformation while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.