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/arckit:tcop assembles evidence for the 13-point Technology Code of Practice, flagging gaps and recommended actions.

Command

/arckit:tcop Assess Technology Code of Practice compliance for <project>

Output: projects/<id>/ARC-<id>-TCOP-v1.0.md.

Evidence Matrix

Point Theme Typical Evidence Linked Commands
1 User needs Stakeholder analysis, user research notes /arckit:stakeholders, /arckit:requirements
2 Accessibility & inclusion NFRs (WCAG), accessibility test results, statement draft /arckit:requirements, /arckit:service-assessment
3 Open & open source Repo links, OSS usage policy, publishing plan /arckit:research, design reviews
4 Open standards API specs, schema definitions, GOV.UK Design System adoption /arckit:diagram, /arckit:hld-review
5 Cloud first Deployment diagram, hosting decision log, cost model /arckit:diagram, /arckit:secure
6 Security Secure by Design assessment, threat model, cyber assurance /arckit:secure, /arckit:risk
7 Privacy DPIA, data model, retention schedule /arckit:dpia, /arckit:data-model
8 Reuse & collaboration Use of GOV.UK components, shared code, community contributions /arckit:research, /arckit:story
9 Integrate & adapt Integration requirements, migration plan, legacy dependencies /arckit:requirements, /arckit:diagram
10 Use data better Data strategy, quality metrics, analytics plan /arckit:data-model, /arckit:story
11 Purchasing strategy Procurement route, spend control evidence /arckit:sow, /arckit:evaluate
12 Sustainability Hosting carbon data, efficiency plan, end-of-life strategy /arckit:plan, service design
13 Service Standard Assessment prep doc, metrics, ops model /arckit:service-assessment, /arckit:servicenow

Readiness Checklist

  • Evidence attached for each point (or gap logged with owner/due date).
  • Deviations justified and escalated where policy allows.
  • Spend control documentation updated with latest TCoP results.
  • Assessment report shared with SRO, Delivery Manager, Service Owner.
  • GovS 005 governance obligations reviewed (SRO appointment, lifecycle stage, spend control).

Cadence

Stage Frequency Focus
Discovery / Alpha Once Baseline compliance, identify blockers
Beta (private/public) Quarterly or before assessments Track remediation and new gaps
Live Semi-annual Ensure service continues to meet obligations