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The Management Consultancies Association (MCA) is the representative body for management consultancy firms in the UK. Our member companies comprise around 60% of the UK consulting industry, employ around 30,000 consultants and work with over 90 of the top FTSE 100 companies and almost all parts of the public sector.
The MCA informs and influences public debate on topical issues, and provides authoritative data on the industry. It commissions research and policy analysis and represents the industry in discussions with Government and other stakeholders. The MCA also facilitates networking and the sharing of best practice within the industry through events, publications and initiatives such as the Young MCA.
The MCA’s tough entry criteria and rigorous Code of Practice mean that MCA member companies are widely acknowledged to provide high quality services to their clients. Many of their achievements are recognised in the annual MCA Awards.
The MCA focuses on delivering value to members through three key objectives:
• Being the voice of the industry
• Promoting a credible and professional industry
• Creating better engagement with and between members.
Management consultancy creates value for organisations and the wider economy through improved performance, achieved by providing objective advice and implementing business solutions. The UK consulting industry is amongst the best in the world and a vital part of the business landscape.
The MCA informs and influences public debate on topical issues, and provides authoritative data on the industry. It commissions research and policy analysis and represents the industry in discussions with Government and other stakeholders. The MCA also facilitates networking and the sharing of best practice within the industry through events, publications and initiatives such as the Young MCA.
The MCA’s tough entry criteria and rigorous Code of Practice mean that MCA member companies are widely acknowledged to provide high quality services to their clients. Many of their achievements are recognised in the annual MCA Awards.
The MCA focuses on delivering value to members through three key objectives:
• Being the voice of the industry
• Promoting a credible and professional industry
• Creating better engagement with and between members.
Management consultancy creates value for organisations and the wider economy through improved performance, achieved by providing objective advice and implementing business solutions. The UK consulting industry is amongst the best in the world and a vital part of the business landscape.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, London
Employees
11-50
Founded date
1956
Mentions in press and media 17
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| Oct 15, 2026 | Big Four scoop £1.5bn in government contracts despite Labour’s pledge to cut spend | The Big Four have collectively secured over £1.5bn in public contracts so far this year despite the UK government’s pledge to cut spending on external consultants to save taxpayers’ money. An investigation by market intelligence platform Tu... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | The Cost of insecurity | Earlier this year, we asked the clients of consultants – from manufacturers to financial services, from local to central government – what mattered most to them. Alongside cost concerns, one big priority stood out: cyber threats and data pr... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | British consultants face slowdown as corporate spending slumps | The British consulting industry is set to grow by a single digit this year as the sector faces a slowdown in spending from corporate clients. According to research from the Management Consultancies Association (MCA), the primary representat... |
| May 27, 2026 | ‘Outdated’ consultancy sector faces a reckoning as AI rips up the old model | For years, the consultancy sector has relied on a traditional model and profitable formula: retained clients, billing time and upselling clients. Another crucial element has been the blend of ‘senior counsel’ supported by a team of juniors ... |
| May 6, 2026 | UK businesses struggle with triple threat of costs, cyber risks and stagnant growth | The UK consulting sector is expected to grow by nearly 6 per cent this year, amid businesses facing ‘intensifying pressure’ from cost management, cyber security risks, and budget constraints. The Management Consultancies Association (MCA), ... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Transforming Consulting: Elevating standards and expertise for the future of business | Imagine you’re a global shipping company digitising your operation across 60 countries. Or a health ministry building a centre for rare diseases for the first time from scratch. Or helping a major retailer after a critical cyber-attack or s... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Reeves vows to halve consultancy bill, but government can’t track its spending | Despite the government setting an ambitious target to halve overall spending on consultants, a new report suggests, the lack of consistent data hinders efforts to track progress toward spending targets. Rachel Reeves has set targets to halv... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | UK government’s love/hate relationship with consultancy firms | McKinsey, Accenture, EY, PwC: When it comes to calling in the consultants, the government has had leading firms on speed dial over the years. But with cost cuts on Rachel Reeves’s agenda, London’s army of government consultants could be get... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | The Future of Retail: Insights from NRF 2025 APAC | The retail landscape is shifting. NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, held in Singapore, was a beacon of innovation and collaboration. With 9,500 registrations from over 72 countries, the event showcased the vibrant pulse of the retai... |
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FAQ about MCA
When was MCA founded?
MCA was founded in 1956.
What has the press written about MCA?
Parsers VC has collected 17 articles mentioning MCA, among them “Big Four scoop £1.5bn in government contracts despite Labour’s pledge to cut spend” (Oct 15, 2026) and “The Cost of insecurity” (Sep 23, 2026).
Is MCA still active?
Yes, MCA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 22, 2026.