If - like everyone else in local government at the moment - you're looking for non-destructive cost savings, have you considered an expert analysis of your organisation's voice, data and mobile costs?
We all know that shopping around can cut personal communications costs considerably, but doing the same thing for an entire organisation is a lot more difficult, and comparatives much harder to obtain. With technologies and tariffs in a constant state of flux, it takes an expert to know what's happening and what's achievable.
Socitm Consulting has helped a number of local authorities to analyse their current voice, data and mobile costs and find immediate cashable savings as well as longer-term structural improvements in how they manage these services. One recent client - a London borough - will be saving £20k per annum on voice costs alone and getting better contract terms into the bargain.
There aren't many quick wins out there at the moment. If you would like to discuss how we can help you with this one - on a fixed fee or risk reward basis - please contact us on 0845 241 2774.