About

31ten is a trusted, independent, and agile consultancy that works closely with a range of public-sector organisations, principally in local and central government.

Specialising in the areas of strategy, leadership, assets, procurement, regeneration, housing, and organisational change, we benefit from a rare combination of experience that is more specialist than that of traditional consultancies. This allows us to deliver the tailored, creative results our clients want to meet their individual needs.

Our mission

31ten is committed to working in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them. Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what we do, and we collaborate with our clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.

Our values

One of our founding ambitions was to move away from the corporate setting and to form a genuinely client-focussed consultancy that helped our clients achieve more with what they have or to be better at what they do. The values we uphold today continue to reflect that original ambition, as well as the environment in which we work with each other and our partners.

Trusted Communication

We communicate and act with integrity and honesty, and in return trust others to do the same; we ask questions and listen to gain deeper insights.

Delivering Value

We deliver quality outputs and solutions to clients through strong organisation and sound decision-making; we are agile and adaptable.

Curiosity and Innovation

We embrace our instinctive curiosity and champion innovative thinking to challenge the status quo; we are a team that champions diversity and inclusivity.

Collaborative Leadership

We collaborate effectively with clients, competitors, and colleagues to build long-lasting relationships; we support and celebrate the achievements of others.

Growth Mindset

We encourage a culture of professional and technical growth through sharing and receiving feedback; we demonstrate resilience and an openness to change.

Motivation

We work as a team to turn problems into solutions and have a strong desire for continuous learning.

Happiness

Happiness is a priority; empowering and encouraging individuals to work in the way that best suits them and prioritises their mental and physical health.

Frameworks

We are proud suppliers to a number of public sector procurement frameworks, including:

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What our clients say about how we work

31ten has supported CCR by providing commercial support and capacity as we assess a wide range of investment opportunities. There overall approach has supported the financial, commercial and governance processes has helped us to further develop a well-structured, thorough and robust Business Case approach to support our investments. Their quality of output, flexibility and ability to talk to a wide range of stakeholders and has supported us in assessing over £300 million of opportunities so far.

Rhys Thomas

Chief Operating Officer, Cardiff Capital Region

They integrated well with the team, developing strong relationships and networks, whilst remaining objective and a supportive and an effective critical friend. They have a deep understanding of the local government sector, its partners, and the dynamics. They bring a strong blend of knowledge, ideas and experience and can tailor and adapt their approach to the council’s requirements.

Anisa Darr

Executive Director of Strategy & Resources, London Borough of Barnet

31ten have been instrumental to the delivery of this project. We worked brilliantly together as a team and I have complete trust in every single person at 31ten. I really appreciated their proactivity and I don’t think we could have achieved this massive shift without them!

Caroline Harper

Managing Director, Be First Regeneration

[31ten's] challenge was always constructive, evidence-based and despite in some cases being difficult to hear, framed in such a way as to motivate and inspire commitment to the actions required. [31ten] are experts in their field. They have the unique skill of being able to explain theoretical management models but more importantly, adjust, translate and apply them in practice.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service 31ten Consulting

Dan Quinn

Chief Fire Officer, Surrey Fire & Rescue Service