The Ideas Distillery has overseen the signing of a key Memorandum of Understanding between training specialists Stratum and local government experts BDC.

 

They will be working together to bridge expected products gaps due to the creation of regional local authority delivery groups which will deliver services in six geographical areas.

 

The joint memorandum of understanding sets out a shared agenda to develop and promote business links between the two companies.

 

Managing Director of BDC, Byron Davies, said: "We have agreed to share our specific expertise regarding the delivery of a catalogue of services in both the public and private sector, including a menu of options for workforce development in the future integration of local authority delivery units. To facilitate this collaboration, we willshare market intelligence, success stories, lessons learned, as well as incorporating each others' expertise on specific contracts when appropriate.

 

"We believe that the professionalism and experience of our teams, the depth and diversity of our expertise, and our practical understanding of our economic environment adds up to a unique resource. The strength of this resource underwrites our service commitment, enabling us both to sustain and reinforce the quality of our partnership in the long term.

 

"The best outcomes are often achieved by a partnership approach where outcomes can be measured against a shared future, and where risks, challenges and solutions are openly discussed.

 

"The relationship between BDC and Stratum has a firm synergy and strong foundations. We are committed to building on this foundation by improving the links between our two businesses and ensuring that the benefits of this relationship are applied wherever gains can be made for both organisations.

 

"I would also like, in particular, to pay tribute to the Ideas Distillery in first identifying then driving forward this joint venture. Their vision and expertise has been exemplary and, as always, they have been a pleasure to work with," he said.

 

BDC was formed in November 2009 as a strategic management consultancy working at the interface and adding value to public/private partnerships that are aimed at delivering more effective servies to citizens, communites and customers through economic, social and environmental regeneration.

 

Stratum was established in 2008 and is a progressive learning and development organisation. Working closely with central and local government, employers, careers advice providers and universities, we have a collaborative and innovative approach to organisational development including the design and delivery of bespoke skills development programmes.