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Best Value Strategic Reviews
Independent operational and financial audits that reveal performance, value and efficiency — using helping you identify opportunities for improvement with confidence.
Strategic Audits Overview
Every organisation has opportunities to improve — but knowing where to focus can be the challenge.
At Litmus Partnership, our Strategic Audits provide a clear, independent view of how your services are performing, where efficiencies can be achieved and how value can be strengthened.
We deliver comprehensive audits and reviews tailored to your needs, helping you measure performance, identify opportunities and create a practical roadmap for improvement. Whether you need to understand your financial position, assess operational performance or test overall value for money, we provide the clarity and insight to move forward with confidence.
Clarity, confidence and continuous improvement
Our audits go beyond compliance checks. They provide the objective, evidence-based understanding needed to shape better decisions and deliver measurable improvement.
Drawing on years of experience across education, healthcare, business, and the public sector, we combine operational, financial, and strategic analysis to provide a comprehensive picture of where your service stands — and where it can go next.
Not just that, but our fees to carry out this work are designed to be affordable for all.
What’s involved?
Our Strategic Audits are structured around five core review formats, each designed to answer different questions and deliver specific outcomes.
Strategic Review
A comprehensive review of operational and financial performance, culminating in a detailed audit report and strategic plan. We highlight how service delivery can be improved better to meet the needs of your customers and stakeholders.
Financial Audit
A detailed examination of financial records to uncover issues such as overcharging, labour discrepancies, erroneous invoicing and unreleased purchasing discounts. We reveal the true financial position of your service and ensure transparency in provider earnings.
Best Value Review
An independent assessment of whether current service charges represent genuine value for money. We identify weaknesses in internal controls and provide an options appraisal outlining practical steps to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
Efficiency Review
A health check that rates the quality and effectiveness of service delivery. Using readily available performance data, we assess operational standards, user experience and contract outcomes — pinpointing key areas for improvement.
Options Appraisal
Following consultation and a detailed site visit, we provide an objective view of how to improve cost, quality and financial performance. Our recommendations give you a range of actionable options to guide decision-making and future planning.
The benefits
Working with Litmus gives you a clear and objective view of your current position — and the insight to make informed improvements. The result is a service that’s not just audited — but optimised.
We help you:
- Gain independent verification of performance and financial value
- Identify inefficiencies, irregularities and missed opportunities
- Improve cost control and operational effectiveness
- Strengthen governance and stakeholder confidence
- Develop practical, evidence-based improvement plans
Why choose Litmus Partnership?
With over 30 years of experience delivering independent reviews and performance improvement strategies, Litmus Partnership brings a unique combination of commercial understanding, operational insight and sector expertise.
Our independence ensures every recommendation is objective and in your best interest. We translate complex data into clear, actionable guidance — helping you make confident decisions that deliver lasting value.
When you work with Litmus, you don’t just find out how you’re performing — you discover how to perform better.
Client Success Stories
Discover how we’ve helped organisations across education, healthcare, business and the public sector achieve measurable improvements in quality, efficiency and value.
Discover how Litmus Partnership helped Marlborough College approach a re-design of their historic dining space through consumer insights.
Discover how Litmus Partnership helped Marlborough College approach a re-design of their historic dining space through consumer insights.
Discover how Litmus Partnership helped Marlborough College approach a re-design of their historic dining space through consumer insights.
Discover how Litmus Partnership helped Marlborough College approach a re-design of their historic dining space through consumer insights.
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Take the next step
If you’re ready to gain clarity on your service’s performance, costs and value, our Strategic Audits will give you the insight you need.
Get in touch to find out how we can help you evaluate performance, strengthen financial control and plan for future success.
Contact Us
We love to connect with business leaders that want to make a change. Contact our friendly team to request a no obligation chat about your current challenges and goals.