About us

A simple approach to complex challenges: Mason Advisory is an IT consultancy that does things differently.

Who we are

Clients come to us because we solve complex business challenges through intelligent use of IT. We’re here to help clients set their strategy and then deliver on those decisions.

Mason Advisory is an award winning digital & technology consultancy that offers something a bit different from the traditional consultancy model: our clients know they’ll get experienced teams where every member can quickly add value to an assignment.

And because we’re independent, you know you can have confidence that our conclusions meet your needs. For over 20 years, organisations of all sizes have trusted our consultants to deliver IT with an impact.

No jargon, no agenda, just straight talking.

OUR HISTORY

Our team has an established track record of delivering lasting change for clients across enterprises, government and emergency services.

The Mason Advisory brand was launched in May 2014, but the business started as Mason Communications in 1993, working with a range of clients from banks to MNOs. The company’s success attracted new owners, Datatec, who created a boutique consulting conglomerate which eventually became a single limited company.

The Mason division shared the company’s values, but not its customer base. So Mason Advisory Limited was created by Datatec to focus on serving clients which are consumers of IT services rather than providers or regulators. Datatec, a multinational information and communications technology (ICT) services group with revenues of over USD5.1 billion and operations in over 50 countries.

Frameworks

Technology Services 3 framework (RM6100)

Enabling customers to procure information and communication technology services across the entire lifecycle; from strategy through to transition and operational deployment.

Technology Services 2 - RM3804

ICT services from strategy and service design through transition to operational deployment. Includes large project services and up to top secret classification.

G-Cloud 11 - RM1557

Cloud computing services covering hosting, software and cloud support on a commodity based, pay-as-you go service. For use by the UK public sector.

Management Consultancy Framework (MCF) - RM3745

Advice on finance, audit, HR, health and community, education, infrastructure, ICT and digital technologies for central government and wider public sector.

Management Consultancy Framework Two (MCF2)

Advice on business consultancy, strategic, complex and transformation issues, and procurement, supply chain and commercial matters.

Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 (DOS5) - RM1043.7

For the digital transformation of public sector services; teams and individuals to build and support digital services; user research studios and participants.

Awards

MCA Awards 2023 ‘Social Value’ Project Award

The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar, they demonstrate the true value of consulting to both the private and public sector and the impact consulting has on our society. For 2023, there were 25 categories of awards for projects and individuals.

Paul Pugh, CEO recognised among the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2023

The LDC Top 50 – in partnership with The Times – champions tales of ambition, inclusion, sustainable impact, innovation and international growth. Profiling the driving forces behind growing medium-sized businesses from every sector and region of the UK economy.

Finalists in four categories for the 2023 MCA Awards

The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar, they demonstrate the true value of consulting to both the private and public sector and the impact consulting has on our society. For 2023, there were 25 categories of awards for projects and individuals.

UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech 2023

The UK's Best Workplace in Tech™ 2023 is determined through a rigorous methodology, including employee surveys and Trust Index™ thresholds, ensuring recognition for tech organisations fostering inclusive, innovative, and effective workplaces.

UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2023

Best Workplaces™ 2023 by Great Place to Work® captures valuable employee feedback using their research-driven Trust Index™ survey and details about the programmes and practises that make our workplace unique.

UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2023

The UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing 2023 have been announced and we’re delighted to have secured a place in the medium-sized business category, among 325 organisations in total.

Financial Times UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2023

The sixth annual FT rating of the UK’s leading management consultants is based on recommendations by consultants, clients, and peers. Compiled with Statista the report rates consultants in 15 sectors for 14 types of work. Consultancies are awarded gold, silver, and bronze ratings according to how often they are recommended, this year 185 consultancies are included in 29 different industries.

Mason Advisory has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®

This certification is great achievement and speaks volumes to our company culture. Employees are asked to complete the Great Place to Work Trust Index employee survey and provide honest feedback.

UK’s 2022 Best Workplace in Tech™

Recognised as one of the 2022 UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech announced by Great Place to Work® UK, securing 26th place in the medium business category, among 67 ranked organisations.

MCA 2022 Finalists

The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar for over 25 years. Each year, they demonstrate the true value of consulting to both the private and public sector and the impact consulting has on our society.

UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2022

Through the Trust Index© survey and Culture Audit© assessment GPtW capture both the employee feedback and the organisational practices that make up a truly impactful workplace culture.

UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2022

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Financial Times UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2022

The fifth annual FT rating of the UK’s leading management consultants is based on recommendations by their clients and peers. Compiled with Statista, the data company, it assesses consultants’ work in 29 industries. The results are based on two Statista surveys — one giving feedback from clients and the other of consultants evaluating their peers. Consultancies are awarded gold, silver and bronze ratings according to how often they are recommended (see methodology, after the tables). A total of 194 consultancies are listed this year.

MCA Awards 2021 - Winner Best New Consultancy

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MCA Awards 2021 - Highly Commended in Project Strategy for our work with The Weir Group

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UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2021

Through the Trust Index© survey and Culture Audit© assessment GPtW capture both the employee feedback and the organisational practices that make up a truly impactful workplace culture.

UK's Best Workplaces ™ In Tech 2020

Through the Trust Index© survey and Culture Audit© assessment GPtW capture both the employee feedback and the organisational practices that make up a truly impactful workplace culture.

FT – Statista – 2021 FT- UK Leading Management Consultancy

The fourth annual FT rating of the UK’s leading management consultants is based on recommendations by their clients and peers. Compiled with Statista, the data company, it assesses consultants’ work in 29 categories. The results are based on two Statista surveys — one giving feedback from clients and the other of consultants evaluating their peers. Consultancies are awarded gold, silver and bronze ratings according to how often they are recommended (see methodology, after the tables). A total of 213 consultancies are listed this year.

UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2020

Through the Trust Index© survey and Culture Audit© assessment GPtW capture both the employee feedback and the organisational practices that make up a truly impactful workplace culture.

FT – Statista – 2020 FT- UK Leading Management Consultancy

The report explores the consultancies most recommended by clients and peers, rated by sector and specialism. Plus: millennial professionals’ search for meaning; weighing consultants’ worth; the conflict of interest debate; a call for courage on diversity; HS2 blurs consultancy lines; Brexit and fees.

FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2020

The FT 1000, compiled with Statista, a research company, lists the European companies that achieved the highest compound annual growth rate in revenue between 2015 and 2018.

Finalists in the MCA Awards 2020

Announced as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards 2020. Nominated in the Best New Consultancy category, with an individual nomination for Young Consultant of the Year (Stephen Hall)

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) – 1000 companies to inspire Britain

The report celebrates some of the fastest-growing, dynamic SMEs in the UK and Europe with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning every country and region across the UK. It also examines the opportunities and challenges facing businesses and looks at the sectors and trends that will shape the future of British economics.

FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2019

The report recognises the companies that are the driving force of the European economy, and that have achieved the highest growth rate in revenue between 2014 and 2017. It reviews businesses from a wide range of industries in terms of revenue growth, headcount, and pre-tax profits. Alongside the rankings and an analysis of their composition, the report explores why growth is valued so highly

FT – Statista – 2019 FT- UK Leading Management Consultancy

The report explores the new regulatory landscape for the big four professional services, gender diversity, disruptive data-driven initiatives and the impact of Brexit in the consulting sector.

Great Place to Work – Excellence in Wellbeing

The new UK-wide award recognises organisations with excellent wellbeing practices. The accreditation tracks six key areas that drive a culture of wellbeing including, work environment mental and physical health, financial security, interpersonal relationships, work-life balance, and fulfilment at work.

Finalists in the MCA Awards 2018

Announced as a finalist in five categories at the prestigious Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards 2018. Nominated in the Performance Improvement in the Private Sector (with Rathbone Investment Management) and Best New Consultancy categories, with individual nominations for Performance Improvement Consultant (for Arun Sharma and Jon De’Ath), and Young Consultant of the Year (for Bharat Choragudi)

Mason Advisory recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in 2018

The Best Workplaces™ awards represent the largest survey of workplace cultures and people practices, and the methodology behind the rankings is one of the most rigorous and highly regarded in the UK.

Best-of-the-Best Professional Service Organisations 2017 (SPI Research)

Recognised among the top 5% of performing professional services organisations in a benchmark survey conducted by independent research firm Service Performance Insight (SPI Research).

Carbon Reduction Plan

Mason Advisory Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040.

Read our latest Carbon Reduction Plan

Management Team

Meet some of our team

Our Certifications