Built on Evidence. Deployed in Practice.
Timeless Core is not a concept. It is an active product, grounded in primary research, validated by compliance professionals, and being deployed with real providers.
MVP Status
The Timeless Core Minimum Viable Product is functional and undergoing active preparation for lighthouse pilot deployment. The core compliance infrastructure is built, tested, and ready for real-world validation.
What is built reflects the requirements gathered from 20+ provider interviews and direct consultation with compliance auditors — not assumptions about what providers need, but direct responses to what they told us was missing.
Research Validation
In-depth conversations with training providers across DWP, ESFA, and local authority funded programmes. Covered compliance workflows, pain points, existing tools, and audit experiences.
Direct input from DWP and ESFA audit professionals on what constitutes defensible evidence, common failure modes, and what a Proof Pack needs to contain.
Training providers across different funding streams and programme types have been identified for the Lighthouse Pilot phase, beginning Q3 2026.
Lighthouse Pilot Programme
The Lighthouse Pilots are designed to validate Timeless Core under real operating conditions across diverse programme types and funding streams.
| Provider Type | Programme | Funding Stream | Learner Volume | Start Date | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Support Provider | Work & Health Programme | DWP | 150 learners | Q3 2026 | Audit time reduction validation |
| Apprenticeship Provider | Level 3 Apprenticeships | ESFA | 80 learners | Q3 2026 | Proof Pack format validation |
| Adult Skills Provider | Community Learning | Local Authority | 200 learners | Q4 2026 | Multi-source evidence normalisation |
12-Month Roadmap
Pilot Preparation
- → Finalise pilot partner agreements
- → Complete API integration documentation
- → Conduct provider onboarding sessions
Lighthouse Pilots Launch
- → Deploy with 3 providers across DWP, ESFA, local authority
- → Begin continuous monitoring and iteration
- → Collect first audit outcomes
Product Iteration
- → Incorporate pilot feedback into core product
- → Launch dispute management module
- → Begin funder engagement conversations
Commercial Launch
- → Open waitlist to general availability
- → Publish pilot outcome data
- → Announce commercial pricing tiers
Why Funders & Investors Should Care
Massive, Underserved Market
The UK publicly funded training sector distributes billions annually. Every provider in that ecosystem has a compliance problem. No purpose-built solution exists.
Proven Problem, Validated Solution
20+ provider interviews confirm the pain is real, widespread, and costly. 10+ auditor consultations confirm what the solution must produce. The MVP delivers it.
Defensible Market Position
First-mover advantage in a specialist domain with high switching costs. Deep domain knowledge that takes years to accumulate. Funder relationship strategy that compounds.
Clear Commercial Model
SaaS subscription per programme or per learner. Scalable revenue model aligned with provider growth. Additional revenue from professional services and funder integrations.
Join the Pilot. Shape the Standard.
Pilot partners gain direct product input, preferential pricing, and the opportunity to position themselves as compliance leaders in their sector.