Public Sector
Innovating the Public Sector for the Good of the Community
A full suite of services to future-proof the public sector
We are committed to helping the public sector through a range of economic challenges that include high inflation, a lack of government funding and political instability.
Income across all three sources of revenue for local councils has fallen by 17.5% in the decade between 2010 and 2020. The largest depreciation is from government grants, which have been cut by 40% in this window — reduced from £46.5bn to £28bn. This depreciation in funding has been further impacted by inflation, a rise in living costs —leading to more homelessness — the pandemic, and the escalating costs of social care.
Cambridge Management Consulting is committed to helping the public sector reverse the decline of local services and social care in our communities. We have designed a set of advisory services to support the public sector through the current economic climate. These pillars are backed by leading experts and include services for
Cost Reduction,
Networks & Innovation,
Cyber Security, and
Sustainability.
We have a dedicated public sector team who are experienced at transforming world-class institutions, navigating financial challenges, and pursuing the social and economic potential of the green economy.
Our team helped build a modern network for Bristol University; led on the Bristol City Leap project, a partnership which helped make Bristol the UK's greenest city; and we are supporting Peterborough Council with city-wide decarbonisation schemes.
Case Study
Cyber Security
Cambridge MC was approached to conduct a comprehensive cyber capability maturity assessment for a major UK academic institution, leveraging a team of experts with technical understanding and frontline experience in cyber defence. Our team carried out a thorough evaluation through a series of tests, interviews, and artefact examinations. Unlike conventional assessments, our strategy focused on actionable insights which were tailored to the unique operational context of the institution.
The assessment was structured around recognised capability categories, informed by the team’s extensive experience defending against cyber attacks. The methodology was particularly effective for its sensitivity to the institution’s risk appetite — balancing cost, risk, and investment to propose solutions that were unique to their situation.
How we help our clients
Our team of experts has decades of experience providing Public Sector assistance to governments and other institutions
Local & Regional Decarbonisation
Our experts combine advanced analytics with deep expertise in environmental strategy to support you in decarbonising your public systems and operations — heat networks, energy systems, transport, supply chain and more.
Procurement for the Public Sector
Through the deployment of digital tools and agile strategies, we can assist you at every stage of resourcing your Local Government body, including negotiation, contract management, supplier selection, and cost reduction.
Human Resources for Local Government
Our holistic approach to HR combines advanced technology solutions with strategic insights to streamline HR processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and improve overall operational efficiency and workforce resilience in your Public Sector bodies and institutions.
Capital Projects
Designed to maximise project outcomes using data-driven multi-year planning, comprehensive risk management, robust governance, and digital enablement.
Recruitment for Public Activities
Our tailored service operates on a transparent, fixed fee model, eliminating any financial uncertainties and aligning with your budget requirements, helping to identify the most suitable candidates who can drive significant value to your organisation.
Planning
It is extremely resource-intensive to plan for large-scale infrastructure, urban planning and policy development in the Public Sector. Outsource some or all of the project management stages to a bespoke PMO and we can help you simplify this process at every stage.
Property & Investment
Designed to meet the specific needs of public and educational institutions, our Property & Investment service is a cornerstone service for organisations looking to enhance their physical assets to future proof their long-term success.
Process Transformation & Change Management for Technology
By employing strategic assessments, technology integration, and process improvement, we can support you in both the planning and delivery stages of your public projects and programmes to streamline change initiatives, increase revenue, and maximise ROI.
Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCo)
Sitting on the fence between the Public and Private sphere, LATCos have access to a much wider market and audience. We can assist you to maximise your revenue and reach in both sectors.
Digitising the Public Sector
It is just as important for Public Sector bodies to build a resilient and scalable digital backbone as it is for Private Sector businesses. Our digital practitioners drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth, paving the way for a secure, digitally enabled environment.
Social Care
One of the main priorities for Public Sector bodies, if not the most important, is maintaining Social Care for children, adults, and the elderly. We have experts and resources to plan effective investment strategies for financial resilience.
Cyber Resilience for Public Bodies
We focus on embedding robust security measures into the foundation of your IT systems, ensuring that resilience against cyber threats is integrated into the architecture of your technology environment.
Local & Regional Transport
Harnessing advanced analytics, planning methodologies, and stakeholder engagement strategies, we assist in creating comprehensive transport strategies and funding initiatives that enhance user experience, reduce environmental impact, and support regional economic growth.
Innovation & Collaboration between Public Bodies
Projects and Programmes have more impact when they harbour collaboration between different organisations. We can support you in promoting and establishing this in the Public Sector in order to increase innovation and shared resources.
Our global Public Sector & Education practice is led by Craig Cheney
Managing Partner - Public Sector
With over 25 years of experience across both the public and private sectors, Craig is Cambridge MC’s Managing Partner for Public Sector & Education. In 2016, Craig became the Deputy Mayor of Bristol, serving in the Mayor’s cabinet with responsibility for Finance, City Economy, Culture, and Property. In this role, and working for the Local Government Association across the country, Craig has developed a consummate understanding of the public sector landscape. He excels at collaboration, business transformation and strategic thinking.
During his time in the Mayor's cabinet, Craig oversaw over £120m in budget savings though business transformation, restructuring, and service redesign. During this time, Craig sat as a shareholder of numerous council-owned companies, and led a £30m digital transformation exercise which earned Bristol’s recognition as the UK’s top ‘Smart City’. The Bristol City Leap program was a world first, a public/private partnership between Bristol and Ameresco, which will bring nearly £1bn of investment in decarbonisation and sustainability, recognised by government as a model for the rest of the country to follow.
Craig has also chaired the One City Economy Board, which brought together private sector businesses, the voluntary sector, equalities groups, and public sector institutions, supporting a quick recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our team can be your team
Our team of experts have multiple decades of experience across many different business environments and across various geographies.
We can build you a specialised team with the skillset and expertise required to meet the demands of your industry.
Our combination of expertise and an intelligent methodology is what realises tangible financial benefits for clients.
Our Public Sector & Education Experts
Industry insights
"We found exactly what we were looking for. We were immediately impressed by their approach - understanding our business and technical requirements in detail"
Paul Brock, CEO BCS Consulting
"We found exactly what we were looking for. We were immediately impressed by their approach - understanding our business and technical requirements in detail"
Paul Brock, CEO BCS Consulting
"We were immediately impressed"
Get in touch with our
Public Sector team today
Case Studies
Our team has had the privilege of partnering with a diverse array of clients, from burgeoning startups to FTSE 100
companies. Each case study reflects our commitment to delivering tailored solutions that drive real business results.
A little bit about Cambridge MC
Cambridge Management Consulting is a specialist consultancy drawing on an extensive global network of over 220 senior executives in 26 countries.
Our purpose is to help our clients have a better impact on the world.
