The future of Local Government
Local government suffers from a lack of glamour. But someone cares.
Here at Credo we’ve noticed that a mini-flurry of activity has been taking place in local government consulting. Four small-to-medium consultancies have been snapped up by bigger support services players in the last eighteen months.
We reckon this is a smart and rational response to broader changes in the sector (Varney, Gershon et al). The companies below have backed that insight with more than words:
- 22nd June 2006: Atkins acquires Mantix Group;
- 24th April 2007: Serco makes recommended offer for Cornwell Management Consultants;
- 2nd May 2007: Northgate Info Solutions announces acquisition of Kendric Ash;
- 5th March 2008: Mouchel acquires Hedra, for £50m.
