In the current difficult economic climate, we fully recognise the challenges of commissioning and the need to demonstrate value for money and effective outcomes. Our track record gives us a clear understanding of managing research from the client’s perspective. We are committed to working in close partnership with all our clients, to ensure that our services fully meet their needs.

  • Friendly, professional advice;
  • Research tailored to the clients’ requirements; and
  • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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Our team have carried out research and consultancy work for a range of national, regional and local clients, including:

  • Central government departments
  • National bodies inc. Commission for Rural Communities, Sector Skills Alliance
  • Regional Development Agencies inc. SWRDA, One NE and NWDA
  • Local Authorities inc. County, District and Borough Councils
  • Economic Partnerships
  • Skills and Learning Partnerships
  • Primary Care Trusts
  • Multinational and local businesses
  • Voluntary and community organisations

What our Clients say

What clients have said about work our team have done:

“We are now making every effort to progress the recommendations in your report ... I wish to express my gratitude for the professional manner that you undertook this research and the sensitivity that you have treated the subject and also our carers and staff.”
Nigel Jackson, Family Placement Service Manager, Cornwall Council on the Family Placements for Young People & Children with Disabilities Research

“Thank you so much for your support ... the e-Business Benchmarking Research has been a hugely successful project and your contribution invaluable.”
Norma Foster, Chief Executive, North East Regional Portal on the North East e-Business Benchmarking Research

“May I add my formal congratulations? I know how much hard work goes into producing material at this level. I also have the benefit of getting the positive feedback from the business community and know that this is highly valued”
Tim Jones, Chairman Devon & Cornwall Business Council on the DES Monitoring bulletins

“This is the thoughtful and well articulated summing up I was searching for. Well done and thanks again.”
Chris Kolek, Uplands Inquiry Manager, Commission for Rural Communities, report on the Future of England's Upland Communities

“Your tenacity and diligence was outstanding. The result was a set of robust recommendations well received by stakeholders. If you are looking for a consultancy to assist you in developing evidenced based policy, Nigel and his team are a hard act to beat.”
John Baker, Sector Development Officer, Devon County Council on the Renewable Energy Skills and Training Research Project

“The report is a valuable document guiding the development of an agreed strategy between the public agencies and the VCS ... given the time constraints in which you had to deliver the research, you did an excellent piece of work.”
Malcolm Kennedy, Health Policy & Development Manager, North West Regional Development Agency

“We have really enjoyed working with you. Thank you for the evaluation report and post intervention planning which are both very admirable.”
Kirstie Newsom, Glaucoma Awareness Manager, Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) on the Glaucoma Awareness Project Evaluation

“Well done! I am really, really pleased with the approach you have taken to the report and the result is interesting and informative.  This sets the ground for achieving a good impact.”
Donald Barr, Evidence Advisor (Research), South West Regional Development Agency on South West ICT Benchmarking Report

“You have produced a detailed yet accessible and engaging report. This is research at its most useful - excellent work!”
Daniel Strafling, former Regional ICT Development Manager, South West Regional Development Agency on Large Organisations' Use of ICT report