We have well-developed frameworks to help you to develop a vision for how the website will help the council and its partners achieve their objectives, and to develop a strategy for the web. Based on a 20-point checklist, it takes you through a rigorous process for defining the web strategy in such a way as to ensure its alignment with the corporate vision and priorities, and with other key corporate strategies - the customer service strategy, information management strategy, ICT strategy, property and accommodation strategy.

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Developing a business strategy is a fundamental part both of achieving the vision that the council sets for itself, and for achieving the Council of the Future. The business strategy addresses what the organisation (possibly in conjunction with its partners) has to do to achieve the outcomes which the vision describes.

"What the Council will look like to a customer in 3-5 years’ time. A vision that is specific and measurable, and outcome focused"

The project issues
The council had documented most of its procurement strategy and had generated a number of reports /documents that reflected its intentions for e-procurement. The problem was that they were running out of time and needed to pull everything together to present to directors and members.

A Socitm consultant working as an Interim Manager with Oxford City Council recommended that they involve experienced consultants from Socitm Consulting.

The project issues

Socitm Consulting brings best practice from the public and private sectors, and a range of services developed over the years to best meet the needs of our public sector clients.

Our track record shows us to be capable of delivering successful outcomes that address the increasing rate of change and citizens’ demands for better services, and that we can operate effectively at every level in the stakeholder community to deliver what’s required.