Local government
Local government:Empowering local government, transforming tomorrow
Local Authorities across the UK face unprecedented pressures to modernise operations while managing constrained budgets and rising resident expectations. Digital transformation has become essential for delivering efficient public services and maintaining financial sustainability. SCC provides comprehensive technology solutions specifically designed for local government challenges, enabling authorities to reduce costs, enhance security and improve resident experiences.
Ongoing local government reorganisation and devolution are reshaping council structures and responsibilities, creating both opportunities and disruption, making adaptable, future-ready digital solutions more critical than ever.
Transform your local government technology today.
Mounting pressures require urgent modernisation
Local authorities grapple with a perfect storm of challenges: 50% funding cuts since 2010, aging technical infrastructure creating operational inefficiencies, and residents demanding seamless digital experiences comparable to private sector experiences.
Strategic technology partnerships drive transformation
Partnering with experienced technology providers enables local authorities to modernise workforce and infrastructure, implement cost-effective solutions and deliver improved resident services whilst navigating budget constraints and regulatory requirements. Contact our local government specialists.
Opportunities, challenges and SCC solutions for local government
Insights and resources
SCC named on CCS Big Data and Analytics Agreement
SCC, Europe’s largest independent IT solutions firm, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Big Data and Analytics agreement. SCC has been awarded a Framework Contract for Lot 2 on the agreement, which offers commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software specifically for big data and analytics capabilities to Public Sector organisations. This includes:…
Local Government
SCC Document Services is a brand new supplier on the KCS Framework
SCC are delighted to be a brand new supplier on the KCS Procurement Services framework under the provision of Multi-Functional Devices and Digital Solutions in lots 1 and 2. This framework covers the provision of multi-functional devices and digital solutions, including both A4 and A4/A3 networked and standalone multi-functional devices, printers, high volume print room…
Local Government
Digital automation in local government
Today, local authorities are facing increased pressure to improve public service delivery, but to do so with fewer resources. Tightening budgets, limits on how much they can raise council tax, and increasing populations means they are constantly challenged to do more with less. In parallel, expectations from the public are rising, to the point where…
Local Government
How to implement a programme of continuous digital automation
With the universal need for businesses to operate more and more parts of their business at increasing speed, automation has become the cornerstone of every good digital transformation strategy. And there’s no doubt that opportunities for digital automation are all around us – to make the execution of tasks quicker, cheaper, more efficient and more…
Local Government
Why choose SCC? Your strategic partner in local government
SCC brings over five decades of public sector expertise with deep understanding of local government challenges, regulatory requirements and budget constraints. Our comprehensive technology portfolio spans infrastructure modernisation, cybersecurity, cloud services and digital workplace solutions, enabling authorities to address multiple priorities through a single trusted partnership. We support over 120 leading UK local government organisations, delivering proven outcomes including significant cost savings, enhanced security posture and improved operational efficiency whilst maintaining the highest standards of compliance and service delivery.
Proven local government expertise
Over 120 UK local authorities trust SCC with their technology transformation, benefiting from sector-specific knowledge and regulatory compliance understanding.
Comprehensive technology portfolio
From cloud migration to cybersecurity, our integrated solutions address the full spectrum of local government technology needs through a single partnership.
Flexible commercial models
Our payment solutions and as-a-service options enable technology transformation within constrained budgets, supporting both capital and operational expenditure requirements.
Frameworks
What our local government customers say
“SCC have assisted in transforming the way the Council delivers their hardware provisioning to the client now providing full service from cradle to grave for all our client devices. SCC are also working alongside the Council in their journey to the Cloud to ensure any software licensing requirements are met.”
Lorraine Dennis,
Category Manager for Chief Executives Department,
Nottinghamshire County Council
“We are now able to deliver the best range of modern-day council services we can to our community, but also deliver a significant saving to the Authority. Working closely together we have helped more than 7,000 members of staff from across the county to migrate to the latest Microsoft operating systems.”
Kurt Frary,
Infrastructure Services Manager,
Norfolk County Council
“Their teams of solution architects, engineers, project managers, technical experts have always met our expectations, deadlines and budgets. Thanks to SCC we now have a resilient IT infrastructure that allows us to build a Digital service that can engage with the residents and businesses of Wirral.”
Peter Moulton,
Infrastructure Manager,
Wirral Council
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Meet our local government specialists
Paul Barlow
Account Manager Local Government
With over 32 years of working with Councils primarily in the north of England I have been and involved in assisting them to develop Digital strategies and advancements.
Recently this has centred around key areas such as
🞄 Digital Operational Transition to Public Cloud
🞄 Council Services improvements using a common enterprise service management platform to deliver transparent services to employees, residents and local businesses.
🞄 Assisting Councils in the potential use of AI and automation in service areas that have repetitive processes to improve transaction response efficiencies.
🞄 The use of Council data to provide business analysis to allow council managers insight in council service improvements.
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Rebecca Tyler
Head of Local Government & Education – SCC 4years, 8mths
Rebecca is passionate about success and leads the Local Government & Education branches using her wealth of knowledge and experience. With a proven track record and in excess of 30 successful years working in the Public Sector, Rebecca has achieved Global Vendor recognition for her achievements. Rebecca also set up her own business and got investment to create a solution for the Public Sector using her IPR. Rebecca takes great pride in working with her teams, supporting their success and achieving their goals.
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Transform your local authority’s technology landscape with proven solutions designed for the unique challenges facing UK local government today.
The SCC Advantage
SCC serves as a strategic partner in navigating complex IT landscapes, offering integrated support across digital workplaces, data and AI requirements, enterprise software management, infrastructure and cloud environments. Explore how our expertise enables organisations to implement lasting, efficient solutions at every stage of transformation.
Unlock the power of AI
Unlock the power of AI with integrated solutions designed for any organisation, no matter where you are on your transformation journey. Discover how our AI services help you streamline operations, improve decision-making, and achieve lasting impact, all with a flexible, secure and vendor-neutral approach. See how we provide support from strategy through deployment, so your business can innovate with confidence and future-readiness.
Flexible payment solutions
SCC’s payment solutions provide organisations with flexible, data-driven options to invest in technology without the constraints of upfront capital. Examine how our approach balances operational agility, asset management, and financial stewardship for sustainable outcomes.
SCC Consultancy
SCC’s Consultancy Practice helps customers align their tech strategy with their business strategy – enabling your business and driving ROI. Our consultants support you on your journey, specialising in: AI, M&A, Programme Recovery, Application Transformation, and Change & Adoption.