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Understanding Environmental & Sustainability SME Consultancy Challenges

1.Introduction

Environment Analyst’s Leadership Network (including AECOM, Antea Group UK, Arcadis, Mott MacDonald, Ramboll, RSK, Sweco and WSP) is seeking to understand more about the challenges SMEs face in working with larger consultancies.

This survey has been put together to identify these challenges so that the sector can build up stronger, mutually beneficial relationships.

The aggregated, anonymised findings will be shared with survey participants at our networking event 'Optimising Partnerships for UK SMEs' on 26th November at the Impact Hub London Euston, which will include a panel discussion, roundtables and a networking drinks reception.

As a thank you for completing the survey, your company will receive a free invitation to this event.

The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your insights.
About your company
1.Your email (to be notified about the survey results and networking event)(Required.)
2.Company name(Required.)
3.Number of FTE equivalents (total)(Required.)
4.Company revenues(Required.)
5.Regional office presence(Required.)
6.Ownership structure(Required.)
7.Core service specialisms(Required.)
8.Core clients(Required.)
Tier 2/contracted/partner work
9.What percentage of your 2026 revenues are generated through agreements with other/larger consultancies (either partnership or subcontracted)?(Required.)
10.How does this compare to 5 years ago?(Required.)
11.How do you anticipate it will change over the next 5 years?(Required.)
12.What are the most challenging aspects of working with larger companies? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
13.Factors impacting your organisation and services provided(Required.)
1 (least challenging)
2
3
4
5 (most challenging)
Ability to access clients
Knowledge on emerging market drivers/needs
Ability to keep up with client demands
Investing / adapting to AI/digital disruption
Skills shortages
Inflationary / economic pressures
Cost of skills
Cash flow
Procurement processes
14.Do you have any general comments on barriers to working with larger companies, and how to overcome them?(Required.)
Acquisition intent (optional)
15.Is your company looking to acquire other businesses in the next 24 months?
16.Are you looking to sell your company in the next 24 months?
17.Would you be interested in learning more about / attending our 'Optimising Partnerships for UK SMEs event', which will discuss the survey findings and better ways for firms to work together?(Required.)
Thank you for completing this questionnaire