CASE STUDIES

Background Perthshire and Kinross-shire have been part of a joint County Council since 1929 and have evolved into the current Perth and Kinross Council in 1996, serving their county’s 150,960 residents as one of the 32 councils of Scotland. They operate across a region of varied terrain, as they are surrounded by various natural landscapes … Continued

At ARK, we have extensive experience in supporting housing associations through complex procurement projects. Our comprehensive fleet procurement support helped Soha Housing successfully launch their new in-house repairs service, Soha Response, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for our clients. Background About Soha Housing Soha Housing is an award-winning, community-based housing association working in and … Continued

Background County Durham is a large county with a wide range of settlements and landscapes. The county, which is a socially, economically and physically diverse area, covers approximately 862 square miles (2233 square km) and is home to more than half a million people in 12 main towns and over 300 smaller settlements, many of … Continued

Background The London Borough of Islington is a London borough in Inner London with an estimated population of 215,667. It was formed in 1965 by merging the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury, yet the merged entity remains the second smallest borough in London and the third smallest district in England. The borough contains … Continued

Background Ipswich Borough Council, the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk, England, operates within a two-tier system, providing essential services such as refuse collection, housing, and planning. Suffolk County Council, as the upper-tier authority, oversees services such as transport, education, and social services. The council manages a fleet of 235 vehicles, primarily commercial, ranging from small … Continued

Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is based on the legacy of George Cadbury and the accommodation provided for workers of the world-famous Cadbury’s chocolate factory. Today, Bournville is a values-led charitable trust working to create and sustain communities where people can thrive. The communities consist of shops, agricultural land & buildings, and more than 4,000 residential … Continued

Norwich City Services Limited (NCSL) was established by Norwich City Council in 2021. Initially set up to provide Environmental Services (arboriculture, street cleansing, building cleaning and grounds maintenance), it expanded in April 2022 to include Building Maintenance for the city council’s 15,000 council homes and other buildings. NCSL now has around 400 employees, most of … Continued

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is responsible for the management and operation of 11 regional airports serving some of the nation’s most remote communities: at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick John O’Groats. With a view to maintaining and developing the vital connections they provide, HIAL had a … Continued

The procurement support provided by TPPL, was based on tenders for contract hire, racking and telematics. This was a new customer approach.  For the fleet of vehicles there was not a specific manufacturer stated as a preference.  We therefore approached three – and obtained quotes and discounts.  The market intelligence that this brought in was … Continued