county council

the challenge

transport supplier market lacking capacity in specific geographic area of
a county and to meet specific client and vehicle needs

helping to deliver the change

the solution

management of all activity to set-up new passenger transport company from scratch

establishment of arms-length company, with an annual turnover of £1.5m, including:

  • TUPE for 40 staff
  • managing director recruitment and board of directors established
  • 5 year financial modelling and projection
  • establishing all policies and processes
  • contracting for HR business partner resource, management
    accountancy function and IT systems and support
  • renting depots and purchasing vehicles

in parallel, a countywide vision and strategy for passenger transport was created, within which the company’s role was clear

the results

company set-up and operational within 6 months, successfully delivering
an initial 20+ contracts for the authority

7 years after set-up, the company has grown and is thriving, having successfully delivered its purpose of market capacity and moderation