S&W is a leading UK professional services firm providing advisory, audit and assurance, tax, consulting and outsourcing services to organisations across the public sector. We help central government departments, agencies, regulators, local authorities and other public bodies navigate complexity, improve performance and deliver better outcomes for society.

Our public sector services include:

• Policy development, economic analysis and appraisal: helping organisations make evidence-based decisions through robust economic, financial and impact assessment.
• Economic regulation and regulatory advice: supporting regulators and regulated bodies on
  complex policy, market and regulatory challenges.
• Investment appraisal, business cases and procurement support: enabling
  organisations to evaluate options, demonstrate value for money and
  deliver major programmes effectively.
• Transactions, restructuring and due diligence: providing independent analysis and assurance to support funding, transformation and organisational change.
• Valuations and model assurance: helping public bodies assess value, validate assumptions and strengthen investment decisions.
• Subsidy control and grants advisory: supporting compliance, governance and assurance across funding programmes and investment initiatives.
• Technical accounting and tax advice: helping organisations meet regulatory requirements, manage risk and maintain compliance.

Alongside our advisory services, we deliver high-quality audit and assurance, consulting and business outsourcing solutions. We help organisations strengthen governance and transparency, improve operational performance, manage risk, embrace digital transformation, and enhance service delivery. Our finance, payroll and back-office support services enable public sector organisations to focus resources on their core priorities.

Drawing on specialist public sector experience and expertise from adjacent industries such as infrastructure, transport, energy, healthcare, housing and education, we provide practical, insight-led advice that helps organisations achieve sustainable, measurable value for the communities they serve.