Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking:
Utilising our sector knowledge, data and expertise to provide cost certainty and benchmark performance
Aqua has the expertise to create or enhance Cost Intelligence functions for our clients, from developing the vision to executing the strategy. We can develop or assure Cost Intelligence processes and procedures, embed and maintain Cost Intelligence software solutions and work with your existing team to enhance the capability and maturity of the Cost Intelligence function.
As recognised experts in cost benchmarking, we can provide independent insight and assurance to provide our clients with the confidence that the costs associated with their planned investments represent value for money.
Aqua Partnerships
Testimonials
Canal River Trust
“Aqua has provided a wide range of support to our transformation programme including expertise across target operating models, end to end processes, governance, cost intelligence and procurement strategy. Utilising Aqua’s industry best practice and expertise has enabled us to progress at pace and together we have developed a new model that we believe will deliver enhanced efficiency and value for the Trust.”
Asset Improvement Director
Severn Trent Water
“Aqua have played a key part in the AMS contract and worked tirelessly to ensure STW get best value for money. We see Aqua as an extension of our team at Severn Trent, they are easy to work with, provide a lot of great data and we trust the decisions they make. Overall we really enjoy with working Aqua and the expertise they bring to the table.”
Contract Specialist
Canal & River Trust
“Aqua supported the development of our Cost Intelligence strategy, providing valuable industry expertise across cost capture, cost modelling, benchmarking and assurance.”
Cost Intelligence Manager
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
“I am very pleased with the work that Aqua have delivered for Welsh Water which ranges from tactical to strategic asset management support. Aqua’s help with the development of our thinking for PR24 has been invaluable.”
Director of Asset Planning
Canal & River Trust
“We brought Aqua in to review our existing delivery model and to support our procurement strategy. Aqua has supported our move towards a multi-contractor model that we believe will deliver enhanced efficiency and value for the Trust.”
Head of Procurement
United Utilities
“Aqua supported our business on a number of change initiatives including the Need/Scope/Cost challenge initiative. The approach that Aqua brought was challenging, pragmatic and professional, regularly displaying sensitivity and common sense. This work delivered tangible business benefits for us and I would recommend Aqua for this type of work based upon my experience.”
Head of Programme Services