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.

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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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