Consultancy Services

Capital project appraisal
Project management support
Feasibility studies (we offer a quick 'reality check')
OJEU procurement
Developing the clients requirements brief (Design and Build, Hybrid Design and Build, DBO, DB&F, PPP etc)
Business planning
Funding appraisal
Partnership development (Public, Private and Not for Profit sectors)
Commercial enablement (negotiations)
Calculation of full lifecycle costs - to determine annual deficit / funding requirements
Stakeholder consultation and community engagement

Management Options Appraisal
Strategic review
Business planning
Capital infrastructure planning
Performance review (including service management VFM studies)
Change management – via interim management support and 1-2-1 mentoring
'One-stop-shop' for new or existing NPDO's - from options appraisal and business planning to registration & establishment (IPS, and CLG). Advice on taxation, NNDR, Lease and Funding Agreements and ongoing advisory and higher management support services.
Service transfer - from local authority or incumbent contractor to NPDO. We represent either the local authority and/or the emerging NPDO. We can recruit and form the shadow board and manage the whole registration and formation process. Specialist areas include Sports and Recreation Centres, Performing Arts venues, and Children's Play facilities (Open Access).
Service specification – developing clients requirements and output specifications
Mediation and contractor performance management & performance appraisal
Catering service review and procurement (operating partners for outsourcing etc)
Legacy impact assessments – major new facilities and large scale events (London 2012 etc)

Expert witness (swimming pool related)
Maximising legacy from London 2012 and other major events (developing Pre Games Training Camp propositions etc)