Since 2011, the Institute has developed and deployed a tried-and-tested method for the Quality Assurance of public consultations. The process is ideal for major, high-profile, controversial exercises but can also be applicable to smaller-scale consultations where an external assurance can make a difference to its response profile and credibility.

Each Assessment is individually tailored to the specific circumstances of the exercise, and may sometimes include a rigorous examination of pre-consultation, including options development. On occasions, we are able to issue a Certificate of Consultation Readiness, providing clients with reassurance that all preliminary steps – including the provisions of Sector-specific Guidance – have been observed.