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

G-Cloud 14 - RM1557.14 - Lot 3: Cloud support

All public sector organisations and charities can use this online catalogue to buy cloud-based computing services, including hosting, software, cloud support, and many off-the-shelf, pay-as-you-go cloud solutions. Available for: Central government, charities, education, health, local authority, blue light (police, fire, ambulance, search and rescue), devolved administrations, British overseas territories.

Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - RM6187

Access to consultancy including business, strategy and policy, finance, HR, procurement, health/social care and community, infrastructure and environment.

Mobile Voice and Data Services - RM6261

All UK public sector organisations can access mobile voice and data services. Includes optional and professional services.

Technology Services 3 - RM6100

All public sector customers can buy technology services ranging from strategy and design to operational deployment.

Digital Outcomes and Specialists 6 (DOS6) - RM1043.8

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

Awards

Investors in Diversity Sliver UK Award

National Centre for Diversity - Working with over one thousand organisations across multiple sectors, transforming organisations into fair, equitable and inclusive places for everyone.

UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024

The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ features employers whose employees have affirmed their commitment to inclusivity and equity for all.

UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2024

The UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing 2024 have been announced and we’re delighted to have secured a place in the medium-sized business category,.

UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2024

To determine the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Development, Great Place To Work® analysed confidential survey feedback shared by 240,000 employees working across the UK. Employees responded to over 60 survey questions describing the extent to which their organisation creates a ‘great place to work’ For All™.

UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Great Place to Work®

A GPtW staff survey and written assessment captures both our employee feedback and our organisational practices that reflect a truly impactful workplace culture.

FT’s UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2024

The seventh annual FT rating of the UK’s leading management consultants is based on recommendations by their clients and peers.

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.

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.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Carbon reduction

Mason Advisory Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040. Read our latest Carbon Reduction Plan

Modern Day Slavery

Mason Advisory commit to taking all reasonable and practicable steps to make sure there is no slavery or human trafficking in our organisation and supply chain. Read our Modern Day Slavery statement

Environmental Policy

Mason Advisory's Environmental Policy Statement is the promotion of sustainability throughout the business, and to monitor and improve the environmental impacts of office-based activities and travel. Read our Environmental Policy Statement

Management Team

Meet some of our team

Our Certifications