Sheffield City Council – Facilities Review

“SLC are amongst the best sport and leisure consultants I have worked with over my many years in the business. I would strongly recommend them to other local authorities.”

Bristol City Council – Facilities Review

“SLC have undertaken an extensive piece of pre-procurement work as part of a planned tender exercise of the Council’s main leisure management contract. Including options appraisals, supply and demand analysis, feasibility work and identifying facility investment opportunities, their knowledge and expertise has been invaluable. SLC cover a broad range of disciplines and bring with them extensive experience. Always open to a challenge, they bring fresh ideas, deliver on time and have been a pleasure to work with.”

Manchester City Council – Manchester COVID Support 

“Duncan and the team at SLC provided a comprehensive financial report that informed the Council’s decision making to reopen their leisure centres at a very challenging time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The detailed analysis of our operator’s financial forecast enabled us to understand the financial consequences and allowed us to remobilise leisure centres once Government lifted the restrictions on the industry so that residents could get back to being physically active, which was much needed during this time.”

Watford Borough Council – Contract Review

“This is the second time we’ve commissioned SLC to undertake an end of year review and once again it’s proven to be hugely valuable. Effective commissioning isn’t just about putting in place the right arrangements with the right partners, it’s about making sure the services are delivered in the right way on an ongoing basis. To have our contract independently reviewed by industry experts who really understand what good looks like and who tell you what you need to know rather than what you might want to hear is why SLC are our ‘go to’ consultants.”

Warwick District Council – Feasibility Study and Masterplan

“In supporting the Council to finalise and approve a master plan for the site, SLC have continued to provide a high quality service to the Council. Commissioned to undertake two additional work streams in the second phase of the project, SLC applied a structured and thorough approach which assisted the project to meet a number of key milestones against challenging timescales. There has been strong collaborative working with the SLC team who have provided added value through enabling good levels of knowledge transfer to the Council.”

Stevenage Borough Council – Stevenage COVID Support

“We have worked with SLC for a number of years, from our perspective they are market leaders and the go to people in terms of consultancy, these guys have worked in the industry and have a realistic but ambitious approach. The credibility of SLC from both clients and contractors is second to none.”

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation – Sport and Physical Activity Strategy

“The team at SLC produced an insightful report which will support our corporate decision making process to ensure that the built and natural environments at Ebbsfleet help create active communities. SLC went above and beyond to ensure that our needs as their client were met and have helped us to identify our next steps in order to deliver the strategy.”

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Leisure Facilities Strategy and Leisure, Sport & Physical Activity Strategy

“This is the second time that our joint Councils have engaged SLC to undertake a major piece of work for us which is testament in itself. SLC bring such a personal and bespoke approach to their work and you genuinely feel they are working with you rather than for you.

Many consultants just produce a piece of work for you whereas Duncan and his team ensure they really get to understand your requirements and work with you to achieve your objective. In times when we do not have the internal resources and expertise their approach feels like a temporary extension of your own resources which results in a more personal outcome.”

Waverley Borough Council – Cranleigh Leisure Centre Options Appraisal

“SLC fully met our project brief and expectations, providing exceptional quality of work and value for money. Their outstanding industry knowledge and experience was reflected in their work and provided invaluable re-assurance to the Council. Toby and his colleagues were very professional and accommodating at adapting to necessary changes in the project remit. Waverley was extremely satisfied with all elements of the project and it has been a pleasure to work with SLC on this project from start to finish.”

Watford Borough Council – Woodside Playing Fields Masterplan

“SLC and their team of architects and landscape architects adopted a very thorough and robust approach to the project which has resulted in an exciting masterplan for Woodside Playing Fields. The facility developments were based upon a comprehensive needs analysis, supported by stakeholder consultation and backed up by detailed costings and business plans which provided us with confidence to take the project forward. The masterplan has subsequently been approved by Cabinet and we have now engaged SLC to undertake wider public engagement on the proposals. Toby and the team are great to work with, extremely professional and delivered consistently high quality outputs at every stage.”

North Kesteven District Council – Sport and Physical Activity Strategy, Options Appraisal and Procurement

“The Sport and PA Strategy, produced by SLC, was the key strategic document to enable the realignment of the new sports and culture contract. The team’s knowledge on not only procuring a new leisure service, but the key documents required to get the right outcomes, is fantastic.

In terms of the savings that the Council has made from the procurement of the leisure contracts, we could not be happier. The cost to the Council for the fees, documentation and support compared to the saving over 10 years is insignificant. The service has been fantastic, from early morning emails to last minute emergency conference calls, I have felt supported throughout the process.”

Slough Borough Council – Procurement of a Leisure Operator

“SLC were an absolute pleasure to work with. Expert advice with a supportive and friendly approach – we couldn’t have asked for more. Toby and the team worked tirelessly to help achieve an exceptional result for Slough, their knowledge and expertise was invaluable. We would highly recommend SLC to anybody looking for procurement support and look forward to working with them again in the future.”

Watford Borough Council – Procurement of a Leisure Operator

“The team provided expert advice and current market insight at every step of the way, including the development of clear strategic priorities, an innovative service specification and a procurement strategy which secured engagement from bidders despite a highly competitive and busy market. Their professional but supportive and friendly approach means that they’re easy to work with, accessible and extremely reliable.

The result was outstanding, exceeding all expectations – revenue savings of over £10M over the term of the contract, reduced risk to the Council and a new robust and innovative specification which extends the reach and impact of the service. We couldn’t have asked for more from SLC and would highly recommend them to anybody looking for procurement support.”