Transforming public services for the benefit of citizens and communities is an explicit local government priority. This is driving local government to seek alternative ways of providing services and creating opportunities for the private sector to help develop new delivery models. With over 20 years’ experience
in this marketplace and a UK-wide network of multi-service centres, we are uniquely placed to help local authorities achieve effective change. Industry analysts forecast market growth of 9% a year to 2010.*

* Source: Ovum 2006

Drivers

• Gershon Efficiency Review and the 2004 and 2007 Spending Reviews create pressure for shared services
• Local government’s response to Varney Service Transformation report is to focus increasingly on new localism
• Local strategic partnership models and local area agreements: councils working with other public agencies, other councils, private and voluntary organisations to achieve common goals supported by shared services
• The Local Government White Paper: 'Strong and Prosperous Communities' which encourages local government to be a ‘place shaper’ commissioner rather than always being a direct provider of services
• Focus on economic and social regeneration of local communities.