Alsbridge plc and iMPOWER announce partnership to help tackle transformation in Local Government

London, UK - 15th January 2008 - Alsbridge plc, the award winning outsourcing, shared services and offshoring advisory firm today announces its partnership with iMPOWER to provide practical support to local authorities in managing transformation and shared services programmes.

iMPOWER is an independent consultancy, specialising in working exclusively in the local government sector. Alsbridge plc is a niche consultancy specialising in shared services and business process outsourcing and integration in both the public and private sectors.

By combining both iMPOWER and Alsbridge’s practical experience and skills, the partnership will allow local authority clients access to a team whose focus is entirely on delivering lasting change through shared services and transformation projects.

Chris Price, Head of Public Sector Practice at Alsbridge plc comments: “Our mutual belief is that for transformation to be realised and for shared services to deliver their promise, there is now a need for a different type of consultancy support – one that focuses on design, transition and delivery.”

Giles Piercy, Director at iMPOWER adds: “Our joint independence from delivery solutions and our willingness to provide a framework of transferable skills and tools, will help clients manage their shared services and transformation programmes”.

The two companies combine to provide:

• a deep understanding of local government and the issues faced in delivering quality customer service, efficient processes and cultural change, with;
  
  
• international expertise in quickly designing and delivering shared service centres and assisting blue-chip organisations in integrating and / or outsourcing business processes
  
  
• a proven routemap for transitioning and transforming services
  
  
• a range of in-house methodologies and toolkits and have proven experience of skills transfer.

For further information, please contact Helen Ricardo, Alsbridge plc on +44 (0)20 7242 0666.

iMPOWER is a consulting business that specializes in transforming local government. We empower people who want to make change happen to challenge inertia and deliver radical improvements to service quality and efficiency. In addition to working with over 100 local councils, we also work with the central government departments and agencies that support local councils such as; DCLG, DCSF, DoH, The Cabinet Office and I&DeA. Our experience of delivering long term, sustainable change means that iMPOWER understands the services that local government provide from initial contact through to delivery. Our experience of engaging with council leadership to ensure ownership and devolve responsibility is proven.