ICF UK
Tackling the UK’s biggest policy challenges with evidence-based solutions that deliver lasting results.
Turning policy into impact
UK public sector leaders face increasing complexity—challenging policy briefs, evolving citizen needs, and growing demands for measurable outcomes. ICF helps the UK public sector design, implement, and evaluate policies that deliver progressive outcomes through the right mix of policy expertise, analytics, and technology.
We have over 300 UK-based employees and a strong network of carefully selected UK subcontractors to support the successful delivery of programmes across the country.
Policy research and evaluation services
Make informed decisions backed by evidence. Our experts combine research, evaluation, and advanced analytics across sectors—from education and environment to health and innovation—to help shape effective, future-ready policy.
Policy implementation
Turn strategy into measurable results. From design to delivery, we run complex programmes that engage stakeholders, use data wisely, and deliver transparent results the public can trust.
Technology
Effectively modernise government for the digital age. Build smarter, more connected public services with technology—from digital modernisation and AI to data analytics and citizen experience.
Why choose us?
Trusted partner to UK government
Decades of experience supporting departments, agencies, and regulators to create enduring value.
Expert insight to solve policy challenges
Specialist policy and methodological expertise backed by data science, behavioural theory, and public consultation analysis.
Focus on outcomes and value
Strategic insight and implementation expertise to design and deliver public policy programmes that drive impact, value for money, and societal benefit.
Our services
Research and Evaluation
Deliver proportionate, high-quality analysis and evaluation for UK government, aligned with Green Book and Magenta Book best practice to understand what works, for whom, and why.
Value for Money Analysis
Inform funding and investment decisions through clear, robust assessment of costs, benefits, risks, and trade-offs using the Five Es framework.
Business Case Development
Support senior decision-makers with credible, proportionate cases aligned to HM Treasury’s Five Case Model, combining analytical rigour with practical insight.
Behaviour Change and Policy Trials
Generate evidence on effective approaches by designing and assessing interventions and trials that draw on behavioural science and experimental methods to achieve impact.
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