Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

• Birmingham City Council saves £1.7 million on managed print

  The Crown Commercial Service framework for managed print has saved Birmingham City Council over £1.7 million.

• Design and Projects steams ahead with UKEF support

  Railway equipment supplier secures several major export deals to work on the Bangkok metro railway.

• Mobile app and wristband technology transforms epilepsy care

  Digital health project in Dorset demonstrates the value of collecting real time data to improve quality of life for epilepsy sufferers.

• Upside Energy: balancing peak supply and demand for electricity

  Innovate UK-funded firm supports National Grid by harnessing everyday devices in homes and businesses through the Internet of Things.

• Sunderland City Council saves £200,000 on insurance services

  CCS Insurance Services framework helps council make significant savings on the cost of their insurance premiums.

• Claims management service saves Ministry of Defence £1.6 million

  The CCS Insurance Services framework has helped the Ministry of Defence achieve big savings and commercial benefits.

• Red Ninja’s smart tech clears the road for ambulance crews

  Artificial intelligence directs traffic light management systems to speed emergency crews through congested city streets.

• PCT Group fulfils $5.46 million contract with UKEF and bank support

  Glasgow-based firm secures Samsung Heavy Industries export contract with support from UK Export Finance and Clydesdale Bank.

• Clyde Space (Southern Africa) Wildfire detection

  FireSat – A Space Segment to compliment the Advanced Fire Information System.

• NHS Digital save 20% on office supplies

  The Crown Commercial Service framework for office supplies has helped NHS Digital save 20%.

• 3 east of England councils save £335,000 on office supplies

  A Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework has saved 3 councils 40% on their requirements when buying office supplies.

• Leeds-based manufacturer Meltog secures £400,000 export order

  With support from UKEF and Lloyds Banking Group, Meltog was able to access working capital to fulfil a major export order to Saudi Arabia.

• UK big data company named a Gartner Cool Vendor

  Innovate UK-supported Gyana - founded by women in innovation ambassador, Joyeeta Das - recognised as a digital disruptor.

• Mechatherm secures major contract in the Middle East

  Black Country manufacturer and supplier wins contract exporting to Bahrain with UKEF support.

• DESG Graduate Scheme: Ryan

  Case study of a computer science graduate on the MOD Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) Graduate Scheme.

• DESG Graduate Scheme: Matthew

  Case study of a computer science graduate on the MOD Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) graduate scheme.

• Insolvency Service criminal prosecutions

  Examples of successful prosecutions by the Insolvency Service Criminal Enforcement team.

• Distinction secures $7million contract with UKEF support

  London SME Distinction will supply furniture to the Palm Jumeirah, the first Viceroy hotel to open in Dubai.

• UKEF supports Appy Food and Drinks to grow exports

  UK Export Finance (UKEF) helps Appy Food and Drinks find the financing solution it needed to accommodate emerging market customers.

• Example case studies: EU citizens' rights in the UK

  Examples of how the government’s offer would affect EU citizens’ residence status in the UK after the UK’s exit from the EU.

• Alcohol licensing: evaluating public health evidence in Medway

  Public health teams in Medway have used research to present the voice of the local community and businesses to the Licensing Committee.

• NDA Estate to save over £1 million on office supplies

  The Crown Commercial Service framework for office supplies is set to help the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Estate save over £1 million.

• International Women in Engineering Day 2017 case study - Stephanie

  Stephanie works in the Counter Terrorism and Security Division at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and is a STEM Ambassador

• International Women in Engineering Day 2017 case study - Verity

  Verity is a second year Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

• International Women in Engineering Day 2017 case study - Alison

  Alison is a Principal Consultant in the Air Project Management Delivery team at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

• International Women in Engineering Day 2017 case study - Alice

  Alice is a second year Electronics Maintenance Apprentice at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

• International Women in Engineering Day 2017 case study - Ann

  Ann is a Team Leader in the Engineering Acquisition Team at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

• Cumulus aims to transform the renewable energy market

  Sheffield-based business secures investment thanks to Clean & Cool Missions to San Francisco and Colorado.

• Resale price maintenance case studies

  Lessons from the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) resale price maintenance cases.

• Whitefox Technologies: biofuel breakthrough in North America

  Specialist engineering firm establishes foothold in US ethanol production market after transAtlantic 'Clean and Cool' missions.

• Smile4Life in north west England

  The Smile4Life programme aims to reduce tooth decay in children, laying a solid foundation for their good oral health throughout life.

• Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! Leicester City Council

  Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! is an early intervention programme from birth to improve the oral health of preschool children.

• UK-China Cooperation on Intellectual Property

  The UK aims to promote the non-discriminatory and transparent application of IP rules within national IP regimes.

• Spin-out gets set to launch finger-prick diagnosis for anaemia

  Pioneering image analysis technology allows Entia's hand-held blood test kit to be used at home or in remote places around the world.

• Novel hybrid aircraft prepares to resume flight test programme

  Hyper-efficient Airlander that can stay airborne for five days will carry passengers or freight and suits communications or survey roles.

• Spin-out sets the pace with real-time, running style retraining

  Biomechanical engineering specialist expands its franchise operation around a gait analysis system that helps athletes avoid injuries.

• UKEF supports aviation data provider Snowflake Software

  UK Export Finance helped aviation data software provider, Snowflake Software, access the finance it needed to grow its business abroad.

• Making Scotland’s roads safer with Traffic Management Technology

  Crown Commercial Service helped Transport Scotland to tackle a notorious accident blackspot

• UKEF and White Light: supporting services sector exports

  We helped production services provider White Light access financing to take on an international contract that increased turnover.

• Planning document to limit the proliferation of takeaways

  The number of new hot food takeaways are being limited in areas with high levels of child obesity, using a Supplementary Planning Document.

• Box Chicken: providing healthy competition to fast food outlets

  A pilot fast food takeaway project, providing a healthy alternative to fried chicken, for schools and the local community.

• CCS helps 11 NHS trusts renew video conferencing services

  The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has helped 11 NHS trusts renew their video conferencing services, with an estimated saving of £832,000 through an aggregated procurement.

• Libraries Unlimited

  A mutual commissioned to run a library service

• Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries

  A mutual commissioned to run a library service.

• Suffolk County Council: expert commissioning

  Expert commissioning from the perspective of Suffolk County Council

• Libraries Unlimited: the journey from investigation to establishment

  The process of becoming a mutual from investigation to establishment from the perspective of Libraries Unlimited.

• Suffolk Libraries: developing your governance structure

  Developing your governance structure as a mutual from Suffolk Libraries

• Libraries Unlimited: stakeholder engagement

  Stakeholder engagement at Libraries Unlimited during the process of becoming a mutual

• Suffolk Libraries: staff engagement

  Staff engagement during the process of becoming a mutual

• Small British communications business increases staff by 10%

  Small British communications agency, Kindred, has increased its staff by 10% per year after winning a government contract.