Foundation · Build the right platform
Microsoft 365 consultancy for growing UK businesses
Most growing businesses already pay for Microsoft 365. Far fewer have it set up so people trust it. We help businesses build, migrate and improve Microsoft 365 so identity, security, SharePoint and collaboration are working properly before new websites, automation or AI initiatives are layered on top. We are consultants, not a managed IT helpdesk, and we do not resell licences.
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- Outlook
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- Exchange
- Planner
- Power Apps
- Copilot
- Power Automate
- Entra ID
- Teams
Microsoft 365 that grew without a plan
Microsoft 365 usually arrives as a set of licences and a hope that someone will sort it out later. Later rarely comes. Staff drift back to shared drives and emailed attachments. Teams and SharePoint sites pile up with no owner. Guest links never expire. Security settings stay on the defaults because nobody was given the job.
Then the business wants something more: a better way to handle enquiries, some automation, maybe Copilot. Each of those depends on the platform underneath, and a messy tenant makes every one of them slower and riskier.
Signs the platform needs attention:
- Nobody can say who owns which SharePoint site or Teams team
- Files still live in shared drives, personal OneDrive folders and email threads
- MFA, conditional access or guest sharing feel half-finished
- Copilot or automation is on the table, but permissions and data are a mess
- You are running two tenants after a merger, or you want out of a tenant a previous provider controls
Three ways to start
Foundation is the platform section of our services. You can start with a build, a move or a review, and you can stop after any of them.
Microsoft 365 Foundation
Build a Microsoft 365 platform your team can actually work from. Identity, security, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive structured properly from day one.
View serviceTenant Migration
Move to a new Microsoft 365 tenant with a clear plan, predictable cutover and minimal disruption to staff.
View serviceAssessments
Find out what needs fixing before you spend money fixing it. Independent reviews covering security, governance, Copilot readiness and day-to-day usage. Evidence before you spend on builds, migrations or Copilot licences.
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Start with the free Microsoft 365 assessment
If you are not sure which of the three you need, start with the free Microsoft 365 assessment. We look at how your tenant is set up and used, then tell you in plain English what needs fixing first and whether a build, a migration or a deeper review makes sense. Many businesses stop there, and that is fine.
The platform under Attract, Convert and Automate
Foundation underpins the rest of Ventric's services. Enquiries, automation and AI all rely on the same underlying Microsoft 365 platform. When permissions, ownership and data are unclear, everything else becomes harder to implement and support.
Findings first, then a plan you can say no to
- 01
Understand
A short conversation about how the business runs and what is getting in the way.
- 02
Assess
We look at the tenant and how people use it, then give you the findings and priorities. You can stop here.
- 03
Improve
If you want us to, we carry out the agreed build or migration against a written plan with a clear definition of done.
- 04
Support
Optional. We stay involved only if you want help improving the estate as the business changes.
What we do not do
Day-to-day helpdesk tickets, device management or 24/7 monitoring
If you need a managed service provider, we will say so rather than stretch into work we do not do.
- Licence reselling or commission on Microsoft subscriptions
- Website, SEO or paid search work (that sits under Attract)
- Operational automation or Copilot adoption programmes (that sits under Automate)
FAQs
Common questions
Is this the same as managed IT support?
No. Our Microsoft 365 consultancy is project work: we set up, migrate or assess the platform, hand it over with clear ownership, and the project ends. We do not run a ticket queue or monitor devices around the clock.
Do we need Foundation before Attract or Automate?
Often, yes. If identity, SharePoint or security are unclear, new enquiry handling or automation will inherit the mess. Some businesses already have a solid tenant and can go straight to Attract, Convert or Automate. The free Microsoft 365 assessment answers that with evidence.
What is the difference between an office 365 consultancy and a Microsoft 365 consultancy?
Mostly the name. Microsoft renamed most Office 365 business plans to Microsoft 365 in 2020. Whichever name you use, we work with the same tenant: Exchange mailboxes, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, identity and security settings.
Where does SharePoint sit?
SharePoint setup (intranet, site structure, libraries and permissions) is part of Microsoft 365 Foundation. Ongoing knowledge workflows sit under Automate as SharePoint & Knowledge Management.
Can we stop after the assessment?
Yes. The findings are yours to act on with us, with your own team or with another supplier.
Do you work as a Microsoft 365 consultant alongside our IT provider?
Yes. Many businesses keep their existing IT support for devices and day-to-day issues and bring us in for the platform work. We agree who owns what before we start.
Tell us what feels wrong with Microsoft 365
You do not need a defined project. Tell us what is getting in the way and we will suggest a sensible first step. We reply within one working day. No obligation, no sales sequence, no mailing list. Or email hello@ventric.co.uk or call 0330 551 9400.