£78.6bn
£XX.Xbn
460k
180k
£XX.Xbn
Over the five years through 2024-25, revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 0.5%. Swelling demand for IT consulting services has driven growth. Management consultants have reaped the benefits of regulatory changes in the financial services sector as banks and financial institutions need help reform business strategies and operations to comply with new policies.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £78.6bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (£m)
2025 |
---|---|---|
Accenture (UK) Ltd | 1,892.4 | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 1,554.5 | |
Deloitte LLP | 898.4 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including IT strategy, Programme or project management and Process and operations management. IT strategy is the largest segment of the Management Consultants in the UK.
IT strategy is at the forefront of digital transformation
Management consultants provide advice, guidance and operational assistance to businesses and other organisations on management issues. Principal areas of consultation include corporate strategic and organisational planning, marketing, human resources and operational management. The industry excludes the provision of consulting advice on legal, engineering and educational matters. Consulting relating to financial management is also excluded.
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SIC 70.22/9 - Management Consultants in the UK
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The market size of the Management Consultants in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £78.6bn in 2024.
There are 180k businesses in the Management Consultants in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Management Consultants in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Management Consultants in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Management Consultants market in United Kingdom are Accenture (UK) Ltd, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Deloitte LLP
IT strategy and Corporate strategy are part of the Management Consultants in the UK industry.
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Accenture (UK) Ltd.
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Management Consultants in the UK industry in United Kingdom.