Public Sector Delivery Body
Helping public sector organisations deliver complex programmes, strengthen capability and turn investment into practical outcomes.
Public sector delivery bodies are under pressure to deliver complex programmes in a changing financial, policy and operating environment. They often need to manage major investment, strengthen governance, work across multiple partners and show that public funding is being used effectively.
Delivery can be challenging where responsibilities are shared across government departments, councils, combined authorities, agencies, regulators, suppliers and communities. Organisations need confidence that programmes are deliverable, risks are understood and decisions are backed by strong evidence.
Our impact
Local Partnerships helps public sector delivery bodies move from plans to practical delivery. We bring independent advice, specialist expertise and hands-on support to help organisations strengthen business cases, improve governance, manage risk and build delivery capability.
Our work supports public bodies across energy, infrastructure, climate adaptation, waste and resource systems, commercial stewardship and public service reform. We help organisations secure investment, improve resilience and translate national, regional or sector priorities into practical programmes.
Public sector delivery bodies play a vital role in turning policy, funding and ambition into real-world outcomes. When programmes are well designed, governed and supported, they can deliver better value for money, reduce risk and create lasting benefits for communities.
Local Partnerships helps delivery bodies build the confidence, capability and clarity needed to make complex decisions and deliver where it matters most.
Working in a public sector delivery body?
Whether you are developing a business case, delivering a major programme, managing investment, strengthening governance, improving resilience or working with local and national partners, Local Partnerships can help. Use the form at the bottom of this page to tell us what support you need, and our team will get back to you.
Programme and project delivery
Helping organisations move complex programmes from planning to practical implementation.
Assurance and delivery confidence
Providing independent reviews, health checks, Gateway-style assurance, business case reviews and contract reviews to manage risk and improve project success.
Business cases and investment decisions
Helping public bodies develop stronger evidence, options analysis and investment-ready proposals.
Governance and decision-making
Supporting organisations to strengthen governance, accountability and oversight across complex programmes and partnerships.
Energy, estates and decarbonisation
Helping public bodies reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy projects and decarbonise public estates.
Climate resilience and adaptation
Supporting organisations to assess climate risk, plan for future impacts and build resilience across services, assets and operations.
Commercial and contract management
Helping public bodies improve contract oversight, supplier management, procurement decisions and commercial capability.
Data, modelling and evidence
Providing analysis, dashboards, geospatial modelling and financial models to support better decisions and business cases.
Partnership working across government
Helping delivery bodies work effectively with central government, councils, combined authorities, regulators, suppliers and local partners.
Practical tools, guidance and learning
Sharing free resources, webinar replays, templates and toolkits to build capability across the public sector.
Swansea Bay University Health Board Launches Wales’ First Hospital Solar Farm
Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Re:fit project, including Wales’ first hospital solar farm, cuts 3,471 tonnes of CO2 annually and delivers substantial energy and cost savings across its hospitals. Swansea Bay University Health Board has achieved an award-winning milestone with its energy conservation and generation project delivered through the Re:fit framework. The initiative includes the […]
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Vital Energi Deliver £8m Carbon Reduction Programme
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has partnered with Vital Energi to deliver an £8m energy efficiency programme across six sites, supporting its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. ABUHB is delivering an £8m carbon reduction programme in partnership with Vital Energi, targeting energy upgrades across six hospitals including Nevill Hall, Grange University, and Royal Gwent. The programme supports Welsh Government’s […]
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Solar Farm supports Aberystwyth University’s zero-carbon ambition
Aberystwyth University has applied the Local Partnerships’ Re:fit framework to increase energy efficiency across its buildings, including installation of a solar farm, which will reduce carbon emissions by 500 tonnes annually. Local Partnerships exclusively provides support to users of the Re:fit framework nationwide. Client Context Aberystwyth University is a public research university in Wales, with […]
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Hywel Dda UHB and Vital Energi Deliver £6.8m Carbon Reduction Programme
Hywel Dda University Health Board is working with Vital Energi to deliver a £6.8m carbon reduction programme across six hospitals in West Wales, supporting its ambition to cut emissions by 34% by 2030. Hywel Dda University Health Board is delivering a £6.8m carbon reduction programme in partnership with Vital Energi, targeting energy efficiency upgrades across key hospitals including Withybush, Glangwili, and […]
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Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Achieves Major Carbon and Cost Savings with Energy Upgrades
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust is cutting 4,939 tonnes of CO2 and saving £1.25 million annually through energy upgrades supported by the Re:fit framework. Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust is delivering significant benefits by applying the Re:fit framework with support from Local Partnerships. The Trust’s Energy Performance Contracting project is set to reduce […]
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Supporting Wales’ Transition to Packaging EPR: How Local Partnerships is Shaping Policy and Shifting Costs to Producers
Local Partnerships supports the Welsh Government in designing and implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy for packaging by providing project management, technical expertise, and facilitating stakeholder collaboration. Local Partnerships is supporting the Welsh Government in its role alongside the other 4 Nation counterparts to design and deliver EPR policy for packaging. This policy shifts […]
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Unlocking Trends in Local Authority Productivity: AI Powered Analysis for the LGA
The Local Government Association (LGA) engaged Local Partnerships to analyse 317 productivity plans and create an AI powered chatbot to make insights from the data more accessible. Local Partnerships’ Data & Analytics team orchestrated a full-spectrum analytical solution to meet the LGA’s requirements. We expertly pre-processed all 317 plans, ensuring data quality, consistency, and readiness […]
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Greener Primary Care Wales Drives Climate Action with Local Partnerships
Local Partnerships worked with the Public Health Wales team to support them in reviewing and rolling out the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework & Award Scheme, which was launched in June 2022. Local Partnerships climate team collaborated with Greener Champions to raise awareness of the Framework & Awards across Wales. Wales was the first parliament […]
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Anglia Ruskin University Accelerates Path to Net Zero with Re:Fit Energy Overhaul
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is making significant strides towards its ambitious goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Through the innovative use of the Re:Fit framework, ARU has transformed the energy performance of its campuses, investing £2.38 million across three phases to deliver wide-ranging energy-saving measures. From LED lighting and solar PV installations […]
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Beckfoot Trust Inspires with Energy-saving Approach
The Beckfoot Trust’s Environmental Strategy, using the Re:fit framework, achieved substantial energy and cost savings, reducing carbon emissions while educating students and the community on sustainability. The Beckfoot Trust developed an Environmental Strategy including a commitment to become more sustainable and energy efficient. Utilising the Re:fit framework, the Trust was able to inspire and educate […]
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Residential Building Safety in Wales
Local Partnerships have been commissioned by Welsh Government to support them, and the 22 local authorities throughout Wales, in the development and implementation of operating models which will enable them to establish new Building Safety Authorities throughout Wales. Welsh Government introduced the Building Safety (Wales) Bill (‘the Bill’), in 2025, to build on the progress […]
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The New RE:FIT 5 National Carbon and Energy Performance Contracting Framework
Local Partnerships is the exclusive custodian of the new RE:FIT 5 National Carbon and Energy Performance Contracting Framework for Contracting Authorities outside Greater London. To find out more about the new framework join our next Public Sector Retrofit Forum meeting at 12:30 on Monday 6th July. The Framework provides Contracting Authorities with a quick and flexible way […]
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We’ve Launched – Impact Report 2025/26
Our Impact Report 2025-26 is here We’re proud to share our Impact Report 2025-26 – showcasing another year of delivering meaningful outcomes for the public sector and the communities it serves. As organisations navigate increasing financial pressures, Local Government Reorganisation, and growing demands on services, the report highlights how we’ve worked alongside our partners across England and […]
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Introduction to RE:FIT 5 Framework
29 September 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Online
Local Partnerships hosted a PFI Expiry webinar on 14 March to provide a practical insight into the key issues to consider when running through a PFI expiry process. The webinar is aimed at contract managers and individuals who have an operational focus.
There are currently over 700 operational PFI contracts, over 400 of these within local government. Each PFI contract has an end point, or expiry date. In the first part of this decade, over 50 operational PFI contracts will reach that expiry date, rising to around 200 contracts over the next 10 years.
Each PFI contract has an end point, or expiry date. In the first part of this decade, over 50 operational PFI contracts will reach that expiry date, rising to around 200 contracts over the next 10 years. The resources required to deal with these contracts will be substantial.
In June 2020, Local Partnerships produced guidance to help the public sector manage the PFI expiry process successfully. In November 2020, we followed this up with a webinar titled “Preparing for the expiry of private finance initiative projects” aimed at strategic decision makers.
Since then, we have:
- appeared as a witness at the Public Accounts Committee as to the preparedness of the public sector for PFI expiry
- provided expert input into the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s guidance on PFI expiry
- reviewed 11 PFI contracts which are expiring within the next 7 years
- provided targeted expiry support to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority
- undertaken bespoke reviews and support across expiry issues to numerous local authority clients
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Accelerating cost effective net zero delivery across the NHS
On Tuesday 13 June, Local Partnerships and the Greater London Authority hosted an online event focused on decarbonising the UK’s healthcare sector with increased pace and scale by using the public sector’s Re:fit framework.
The free webinar was an opportunity to hear peer success stories and future ambitions, as well as to learn what worked well and the challenges they faced.
Members of the team were also on hand to explain the benefits of using the Re:fit framework and how to access fully managed support.
Watch our webinar on ‘Successfully launching a commercial venture’ by clicking on the link below or scroll down to watch from within this website.
Nearly all the UK’s local authorities have adopted a net zero target, be that for 2030, 2050 or somewhere in between. But with 80%+ of an organisation’s emissions typically arising from the goods and services it purchases (rather than from its own buildings, vehicles etc.), getting close to net zero isn’t possible without looking at our purchasing processes and decisions.
In what could be a technical and complex area, the Managing Supply Chain Emissions webinar provided a practical introduction to some of the challenges and opportunities of addressing supply chain emissions.
Joining Edward Barlow was the Procurement Solution Lead of Oxygen Finance, Debbie Lyons. This webinar was provided as part of the Strategic Partnership between Local Partnerships and Oxygen Finance.
Ynni Cymru energy seminars are now available to watch on demand. Delivered by the Ynni Cymru team in partnership with Local Partnerships, these free seminar replays will help you understand today’s energy systems and explore how we can work together to design a system fit for the future.
As part of the Cooperation Agreement, Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government share an ambition to establish a publicly owned energy company for Wales – Ynni Cymru. The company’s mission is to expand community-owned renewable energy generation and support the growth of Smart Local Energy Systems across Wales.
By accessing the Ynni Cymru energy seminar replays, you can catch up on expert insights into energy generation, distribution, and management – and see how your community or organisation can play a part in building a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Ynni Cymru (a Welsh Government programme) hosted a webinar to provide an overview of its proposed capital grant scheme for Smart Local Energy System (SLES) projects.
The scheme is intended to support organisations in Wales, including the public sector, voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
SLES projects are expected to combine renewable energy generation technologies with data and control systems and energy storage to support energy needs such as operational power, heating or transport.
This webinar recording provides an overview of the proposed scheme, including key information on eligibility and the anticipated application process.
Drop in sessions
Our Ynni Cymru grant drop-in sessions are informal online meetings where applicants can join to ask questions about the fund and the application process. Ynni Cymru colleagues will be available for an hour to provide guidance, clarify eligibility or application requirements, and help you better understand what the grant can support.
As the energy landscape evolves, battery energy storage is emerging as a key solution for organisations looking to enhance their energy efficiency, reduce costs and participate in new revenue opportunities.
Ynni Cymru has developed a new Wales Energy Storage Tool designed specifically to help Wales to explore the feasibility of installing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
This innovative tool allows users to assess whether battery storage makes financial sense for their site, estimate the potential return on investment and understand how much revenue they could earn from participating in key energy market streams. Whether you already have renewable generation or are planning new installations, this tool can provide the insights you need to make informed decisions about integrating battery storage into your energy plans.
Setting up simple renewable energy export agreements: Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) and Utility Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Energy export agreements can help you unlock revenue from surplus renewable electricity.
If you have renewable electricity generating assets supplying your building or site, there may be times when you are generating more electricity than you are using. If you have an export agreement in place (such as SEG or a Utility PPA) you will be compensated for each unit of electricity you send to the grid. If you don’t have this in place, it could be costing you ££££s per year in lost revenue. This webinar from Ynni Cymru arms you with the information you need to receive optimal payment for electricity exported.
Ynni Cymru funding Webinar – £10 million capital funding for Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES)
Ynni Cymru is once again launching a £10 million capital grant scheme for smart local energy system projects.
The competitive process will be open to the public sector, voluntary/community/social enterprise sectors and SMEs based in Wales, and all projects will have until 31 March 2026 to deliver.
Successful projects will combine renewable energy technology with energy storage to power general operations, heat or transport, and/or use data and controls to efficiently and effectively manage power consumption.
A webinar to give an overview of key facts, including eligibility and the application process, took place on Tuesday 8 April. See the replay below.
The MJ and Local Partnerships jointly hosted a webinar series ‘Action on climate crisis webinar series: The MJ and Local Partnerships.’ in the run up to COP26, designed for local authorities seeking to accelerate their action on the climate crisis through practical solutions.
It utilises the experience of Local Partnerships and The MJ, and features insights and delivery advice from the local authorities who submitted outstanding applications to the 2021 MJ Award: “leadership in responding to the climate emergency”.
The LGA, in partnership with the Crown Commercial Service, hosted a virtual event showcasing the latest updates to the Greenhouse Gas Accounting Toolkit and Waste Emissions Calculator. Attendees learned how these easy-to-use tools help local authorities report emissions accurately, cost-effectively, and in line with evolving reporting requirements.
Welsh Government’s Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP)
Watch the replay of our insightful webinar on the Welsh Government’s Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) Programme. Discover how this whole-systems approach is helping Wales achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with highlights including a Newport case study showcasing the benefits of local decarbonisation. Gain valuable takeaways on stakeholder engagement and collaboration with distribution network operators for effective implementation. If you have any questions or need support, feel free to use our ‘Can we help?’ forms or contact any of the experts listed.
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