Comment on the James Review
18/04/2011
The publication of the Review of Education Capital by Sebastian James on 8 April 2011 has finally cleared the way for local...
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I am head of the firm's Local Government team and a recognised local government expert on commercialisation, strategic partnering and place based schemes. I am a specialist in PFI/ PPP and outsourcing models regularly involved in contract management but deliver solutions across all councils services. As practise lead for the largest local government practice, I am responsible for client relationships and business development to government, national and local, as well as independent organisations bidding back into these markets. I lead our relationship with Solace and BSA and am involved with LLG and CIPFA.
I have advised on more than 100 PPP and outsourcing projects and procurements including being the creator of Building Schools for the Future model.
In the last year I have advised on proposed partnerships for local authorities with annual budgets amounting to more than £1 billion.
Being familiar with the political, economic and legislative landscape I am supporting clients on alternative methods and models of service delivery (outsourcing, joint ventures, commissioning only council models and procurements), sustainable communities, use of assets and funding structures including the implications and opportunities under Devolution and how to deliver on net zero declarations and commitments.
Clients have said
"David’s strongest skill is his client management. He is very personable with a great deal of fortitude. I find him always very positive and seems to fully commit himself. I have never seen him drop his professionalism. He is very easy to work with."
"One of the good things about David is that he is regularly involved so can reinterpret objectives for us by asking questions and making suggestions."
"David is very likeable, very good in meetings - he inspires confidence and is a capable lead."
" Your support and that of your team has been absolutely excellent. Many thanks indeed for your personal commitment. I have really enjoyed working with you."
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Currently advising the Welsh councils and Further Education Institutes as they sign up to the MIM 21st Century Education Programme that will deliver PFI style projects through a selected JV partner.
Advising more than 100 councils on a range of service and infrastructure projects over 20 years and helping respond to constant changes and challenges most recently from austerity; climate change; COVID and the reset, recover and redesign that is happening.
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