Out with conventional
outsourcing
In with public-public
partnerships
Prosperity through Partnership
Why choose a Norse Partnership?
We offer something very different. A public-public partnership: the essence of an in-house operation, but delivered in partnership with us.
Our public ownership means we share your ethos, and guarantee no company can better understand and alleviate pressure on local authorities
With over a decade of experience in delivering pioneering, flexible partnerships with local authorities, our track record speaks for itself
Public Finance Podcast
Financial resilience: Facing the unknown
Local government in every part of the UK is making tough decisions about the services they provide and how best they can support vulnerable people. It’s a difficult moment as they are facing budget challenges at a time when demand for critical services is high.
There’s also the cost of energy and the added demand of a population that is getting older. So what can be done?
Our latest articles…
New Norse partnerships help councils face financial challenges
Norse Group, the UK’s largest LATC, has recently added two new joint ventures to its market-leading partnership portfolio, with the announcement of Alliance Norse and Rochford Norse. These JVs, with High Peak and Staffs Moorlands, and Rochford Councils respectively, are set to bring much-needed financial relief to the public purse.
The Norse formula means that as well as delivering cost efficiencies using the Group’s brand of ethical commercialism, the partnerships will be able to develop additional revenue streams through external…
Shared Control
Unlike a contractual arrangement, our local authority partners retain control over service delivery.
Shared Control
Unlike a contractual arrangement, our local authority partners retain control over service delivery.
The Perfect Combination
The efficiencies of a commercial provider with the ethos of an in-house operation.
The Perfect Combination
The efficiencies of a commercial provider with the ethos of an in-house operation.
How does it work?
A new joint venture company is formed, co-owned by the local authority and Norse Group.
Existing services and staff transfer into the company.
Services improved. Costs reduced. Profits shared.
How does it work?
A new joint venture company is formed, co-owned by the local authority and Norse Group.
Existing services and staff transfer into the company.
Services improved. Costs reduced. Profits shared.
Maximum Flexibility
No client/supplier contract.
Changes to budgets or specification require no formal re-negotiation.
A culture or transparency and trust.
Maximum Flexibility
No client/supplier contract.
Changes to budgets or specification require no formal re-negotiation.
A culture or transparency and trust.
The details
The flexible nature of our partnerships means each one is different, allowing us to form agreements with local authorities nationwide, to deliver high-quality front line services, without compromising on service delivery.
Our partnerships continue to receive positive coverage, and our senior team often contribute to discussions, research, and topical debate on all aspects of the local authority trading market. For more specific details, please view our further links below:
To talk further, please contact Geoff Tucker:
01603 894383
geoff.tucker@norsegroup.co.uk
01603 894383
geoff.tucker@norsegroup.co.uk
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