New social value evaluation prompts green recovery Sponsored
05 Oct 2020 Commercial
New social value evaluation prompts green recovery
For years, delivering on social responsibility has been a growing priority for the public sector. The refreshed Social Value Act could mean significant progress, writes Proxima.
The public and private sectors can learn from each other Sponsored
22 Sep 2020 Commercial
The public and private sectors can learn from each other
Stefano Jefferson, a senior consultant at Proxima, makes the case for a two-way learning process
Ingenious approaches to transforming primary care for long-term sustainability Sponsored
15 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
Ingenious approaches to transforming primary care for long-term sustainability
Primary care is the foundation of every local healthcare system, but PA Consulting argues the sector is struggling to ensure the long-term sustainability of their services
People, Purpose and Planet: Three steps to enduring change in UK defence and national security Sponsored
08 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
People, Purpose and Planet: Three steps to enduring change in UK defence and national security
The UK national security network has long been aware of the need for change. PA Consulting offers insight into three practical steps to take for enduring change
Looking forward: The investment that could save the public sector time, money and trouble Sponsored
04 Sep 2020 Finance
Looking forward: The investment that could save the public sector time, money and trouble
SAP Concur details the case for better spend management in public sector organisations
How Coronavirus is accelerating digital transformation in local government Sponsored
03 Sep 2020 Digital, Data & Technology
How Coronavirus is accelerating digital transformation in local government
Digital transformation has been “painfully slow” in parts of the UK public sector over past years, says The Institute for Government
DEFRA: Building a new environmental watchdog Sponsored
01 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
DEFRA: Building a new environmental watchdog
PA Consulting explains how it has helped the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs create the new watchdog, and how it works
Managing Official Development Assistance (ODA) in an emergency context: how data-driven adaptive management can support the COVID-19 response Sponsored
25 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Managing Official Development Assistance (ODA) in an emergency context: how data-driven adaptive management can support the COVID-19 response
ODA interventions must have rapid learning and feedback mechanisms in place to inform change, argues PA Consulting
The (Updated) Outsourcing Playbook, an essential aid for commercial professionals Sponsored
11 Aug 2020 Commercial
The (Updated) Outsourcing Playbook, an essential aid for commercial professionals
Proxima's John Collington provides a concise overview of the new Outsourcing Playbook, a 62-page document which is essential reading for all commercial professionals
Three steps to deliver successful Enterprise Integration Testing (EIT) Sponsored
11 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Three steps to deliver successful Enterprise Integration Testing (EIT)
In this article, PA Consulting explores how EIT differs from integration testing and three steps you can take to de-risk your systems and boost your chances of success
Arm: Getting into shape by switching to Agile working Sponsored
04 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Arm: Getting into shape by switching to Agile working
An Agile approach helped Arm to transform their IT function. PA Consulting details how.
Public sector procurement sets the tone for navigating the post-COVID world Sponsored
27 Jul 2020 Commercial
Public sector procurement sets the tone for navigating the post-COVID world
While private sector organisations must reevaluate their frameworks for durability, the public sector is much better placed to make the necessary changes for a world post-COVID, argues Proxima's Simon Payne
Southampton Primary Care: Empowering GP practices to transform primary care through analytics Sponsored
20 Jul 2020 Operational Delivery
Southampton Primary Care: Empowering GP practices to transform primary care through analytics
There is a perfect storm happening in primary care, say PA Consulting. In this article they talk about how to combat the combination of pressures from shrinking budgets, aging populations and difficulty retaining talent.
Southampton Integrated Commissioning Unit: Giving more vulnerable people independence by transforming care technology Sponsored
13 Jul 2020 Operational Delivery
Southampton Integrated Commissioning Unit: Giving more vulnerable people independence by transforming care technology
How can technology help vulnerable people live more independently? PA Consulting presents a case study of their work on the 'Connected Care' service.
The Care Inspectorate: Introducing agile working to improve the complaints-handling process Sponsored
06 Jul 2020 Operational Delivery
The Care Inspectorate: Introducing agile working to improve the complaints-handling process
PA Consulting on why an agile system for handling complaints means better care for employees and complainants alike
Substitutability: Maybe government is less unique than it imagines Sponsored
06 Jul 2020 Commercial
Substitutability: Maybe government is less unique than it imagines
Is it in our best interests to assume our needs are unique, or should government procurement professionals look to ‘best fit’ substitutes? New observations from Proxima’s Guy Strafford, EVP
National security leaders must be bold and move fast to realise an integrated approach. Here’s how to do it. Sponsored
01 Jul 2020 Operational Delivery
National security leaders must be bold and move fast to realise an integrated approach. Here’s how to do it.
PA Consulting argue that a forthcoming defence review is a singular opportunity for UK national security leaders
SSCL Announces New Chief Executive Officer Sponsored
01 Jul 2020
SSCL Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Shared Services Connected Limited (SSCL) has appointed David Morris as its new Chief Executive Officer
Aerospace and defence organisations must use their experience from COVID-19 to change how they work forever Sponsored
23 Jun 2020 Operational Delivery
Aerospace and defence organisations must use their experience from COVID-19 to change how they work forever

PA Consulting shows how the industry can take control of the current situation and emerge stronger as a result
Restore, Rethink, Redesign: how aerospace and defence organisations can respond to supply chain challenges caused by COVID-19 Sponsored
10 Jun 2020 Operational Delivery
Restore, Rethink, Redesign: how aerospace and defence organisations can respond to supply chain challenges caused by COVID-19

Aerospace and defence organisations are experiencing a number of supply chain challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. But PA Consulting argues restoring operations alone won’t cut it
Sustainable procurement: an opportunity presented by COVID-19 Sponsored
08 Jun 2020 Commercial
Sustainable procurement: an opportunity presented by COVID-19

Sustainability was already becoming a top agenda item for the public sector. Proxima argues that it's now probably going to be more important than ever
Technology can help local government respond to COVID-19 Sponsored
02 Jun 2020 Operational Delivery
Technology can help local government respond to COVID-19

PA Consulting's David Rees writes that while technology is not a complete solution, it can support those most in need
A great global reprice is on its way. Get ready now. Sponsored
18 May 2020 Commercial
A great global reprice is on its way. Get ready now.

Proxima argues that supply and demand have been disrupted in short order and not in equal measure across the board, which may lead to price volatility
Supply Chain and Logistics: Rebuilding in uncertain times Sponsored
05 May 2020 Commercial
Supply Chain and Logistics: Rebuilding in uncertain times

Proxima considers some of the steps to restoring supply chains as the world recovers from COVID-19