L.E.K. Consulting
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Public Sector

L.E.K. Consulting serves as a trusted advisor to public sector bodies, applying deep economic and strategic expertise to accelerate the resolution of complex strategic challenges and balance the often conflicting priorities inherent in delivering policy objectives.

We have completed more than 700 public sector engagements globally, from major policy initiatives and value for money reviews to the corporatization and privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). L.E.K. utilizes a unique combination of broad industry experience and analytical expertise to provide fresh insights, build knowledge and capabilities and deliver innovative solutions.

 

Capabilities Overview

Throughout the public sector, L.E.K. provides clients with greater clarity and confidence around critical decisions. Our offerings include:

  • Policy Reviews:  Provide comprehensive research and assessment of global trends and industry specific issues to support evidence-based analysis of the implications of policy development.
  • Procurement Reform:  Assess the effectiveness of processes, structures and incentives used to deliver complex public sector projects.
  • Performance Management:  Benchmark performance, establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide the support framework to implement improvements.
  • Commercialization/Privatization Support:  Develop the strategic approach and commercial case for divesting government assets and supporting transaction execution.
  • Major Project Support:  Undertake scoping studies and option assessment, develop business cases and procurement strategies that will meet project objectives and maximize value for money.
  • Contract Design and Implementation:  Optimize risk allocation and payment structures, develop financial models, and provide negotiation support.
  • New Service Offerings:  Evaluate market demand and private sector offerings, identify and develop new services, and make the case for support from the public purse.

 

Industry Sectors

L.E.K. works with organizations across all public sector areas:

  • National governments
  • Local, state and regional governments
  • European Union institutions
  • Regulators - Government-funded agencies and authorities
  • State-owned enterprises
  • Public-private partnerships

In many countries L.E.K. is a pre-approved supplier to key Government departments via established consulting panels or buying solutions.

Please contact us at government@lek.com for additional information.
 

Case Studies

European Government Partners with Private Sector to Develop New High-Speed Rail Line

The government of a European country was planning to construct a high-speed rail line that would form part of the trans-European high speed network. This major investment had the potential to provide significant social and economic advantages for the country and its neighbors, and it was therefore important to ensure that the line quickly became both a commercial success and achieved the Government's policy objective of stimulating rail transport.
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Improving Overall Performance of U.K.'s Defence Acquisition System

In December 2008, then U.K. Secretary of State for Defence (Rt. Hon. John Hutton MP) announced to the House of Commons that he had appointed Bernard Gray to lead a wide ranging and independent review of defence acquisition with the intention of making “recommendations to secure better value for money in the identification, commissioning, procurement and whole-life delivery of major acquisition programs.
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