UiPath Automation Platform

Overview

UiPath Automation Platform is the world’s leading robotic process automation (RPA) solution, enabling organizations to automate repetitive tasks and streamline business processes. With proven success in UK government, including the Department for Education’s deployment of 200 digital workers scaling to 1,000 by 2025, UiPath delivers measurable efficiency gains and cost savings.

Key Features

Robotic Process Automation

Attended automation for human-robot collaboration
Unattended automation for fully automated processes
Hybrid automation combining both approaches
Document understanding using AI and machine learning
Process mining to discover automation opportunities

Development Environment

Visual workflow designer with drag-and-drop interface
Pre-built activities for common automation tasks
Custom activity development for specific requirements
Version control and collaboration features
Testing framework for quality assurance

Enterprise Management

Centralized orchestration for managing robot fleets
Queue management for workload distribution
Scheduling for automated task execution
Real-time monitoring and performance analytics
Security controls with role-based access

Business Benefits

For Central Government

Data entry automation reducing manual processing by 80%
Compliance reporting with automated data collection
Cross-system integration without expensive middleware
24/7 processing capability for time-sensitive tasks
Audit trail maintenance for regulatory compliance

For Local Government

Citizen service requests automated processing
Benefits administration with reduced processing time
Planning applications automated data extraction
Council tax collection and reconciliation
Licensing processes streamlined workflow

For NHS & Healthcare

Patient record management across multiple systems
Appointment scheduling optimization
Insurance claims processing automation
Medication management with safety checks
Reporting to regulatory bodies

Department for Education Success Story

Implementation Scale

200 digital workers currently deployed
1,000 digital workers planned by 2025
Multiple departments across education sector
Significant ROI demonstrated within first year
Continuous expansion of automation scope

Key Achievements

75% reduction in manual data processing
50% faster application processing times
£2.5 million annual savings from automation
Error reduction of 95% in repetitive tasks
Staff redeployment to higher-value activities

Process Areas Automated

Student loan applications processing
Teacher qualification verification
School performance data collection
Funding allocation calculations
Regulatory reporting automation

Technical Specifications

Platform Architecture

Cloud-native deployment options
On-premises installation available
Hybrid cloud and on-premises setup
High availability with failover capabilities
Scalable to thousands of concurrent robots

Integration Capabilities

API connectivity for system integration
Database connections supporting major platforms
Web automation for browser-based applications
Desktop automation for legacy systems
Email processing with intelligent routing

AI & Machine Learning

Document understanding with OCR and NLP
Intelligent document processing for unstructured data
Machine learning models for decision-making
Computer vision for image recognition
Natural language processing for text analysis

Security & Compliance

Security Features

Role-based access control for user management
Encrypted communications between components
Audit logging for all automation activities
Secure credential storage with encryption
Network security with firewall integration

Compliance Standards

ISO 27001 certified security management
SOC 2 Type II audited infrastructure
UK GDPR compliant data processing
Government security clearance available
Industry standards compliance verification

Implementation Support

Training & Certification

UiPath Academy comprehensive training platform
Certification programs for developers and architects
Government-specific training modules
Best practices for public sector implementation
Community support with 3+ million developers

Professional Services

Implementation consulting for complex deployments
Process assessment and automation roadmap
Change management support for organizational adoption
Center of Excellence establishment
Ongoing support and maintenance services

Pricing & Licensing

Licensing Models

Studio Pro: £3,499/year (development license)
Attended Robot: £3,499/year (user-based automation)
Unattended Robot: £8,399/year (server-based automation)
Orchestrator: £17,999/year (management platform)
Government discounts available for public sector

Total Cost of Ownership

Rapid ROI typically achieved within 6-12 months
Scalable pricing matching automation growth
Reduced infrastructure costs through cloud deployment
Lower training costs due to visual development
Significant operational savings from process automation

Getting Started

UiPath offers comprehensive evaluation programs for UK public sector organizations, including free trials, proof-of-concept developments, and dedicated government account management. Their proven track record with the Department for Education demonstrates the platform’s capability to deliver transformational results at scale.

With extensive training resources, professional services, and a thriving community, UiPath provides the complete ecosystem needed for successful automation implementation in government organizations.