Central government 

Central government

We are the market leader in services to central government, which accounts for some 10% of our business. The Transformational Government agenda presents further opportunities for growth.

Local government - supporting our communities 

Local government

Local government remains our largest single market, accounting for a fifth of our business. We are the established leader in this sector, with over 20 years' experience.

Education 

Education

Our breadth of expertise, from national strategy to ground-level work in schools, has made us No. 1 in education services - which accounts for 13% of our business.



Life and pensions 

Life and pensions

Services to the life and pensions industry account for 18% of our business. This is likely to increase, as we are the major player in a market growing at some 7% a year.

Insurance 

Insurance

Outsourcing is proving to be a key to competitiveness in this market. We are the leading provider of services to the sector, which accounts for 8% of our business.

Financial services 

Financial services

At 4% of total turnover, financial services is a relatively small part of our business at present. But this is a growth sector in which we offer a uniquely broad range of services.



Transport 

Transport

We rank No. 1 in services to the transport sector, which accounts for 3% of our business. Covering a wide range of transport consultancy and management services, we have particular strength in integrated transport solutions.

Health 

Health

Outsourcing and public-private partnerships are seen as key to the development of the NHS, and this market is forecast to grow at over 20% annually over the next few  years.

Other private sector 

Other private sector

Almost half our business now comes from the private sector. In addition to our work in the financial arena, 20% of our turnover comes from helping a wide range of private sector companies to enhance their competitiveness.

Case study: Service Birmingham 

Joint venture partnership with Birmingham City Council sees 500% improvement in email speed and projected savings of £1bn over 10 years.