Case Studies
Examples of how Three Oaks has helped organisations mobilise, govern, assure and deliver complex programmes. Each engagement is different, but they share a common objective: providing experienced leadership, independent assurance and practical delivery support where it matters most.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
The Challenge
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority required experienced assurance leadership across a significant investment portfolio covering transport, regeneration, housing and economic development. The organisation needed to maintain confidence in governance, business case quality and Investment Board decision-making while permanent capability was being strengthened.
Our Role
Three Oaks provided Interim Head of Assurance support, working alongside senior sponsors, programme teams and assurance officers to strengthen governance, improve assurance consistency, review business cases and support evidence-based investment decisions.
Outcome
The engagement strengthened assurance processes, improved the quality of business cases and provided senior leaders with greater confidence in governance and Investment Board decision-making across the portfolio.
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
The Challenge
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority was mobilising one of the UK's largest bus franchising programmes, requiring clear governance, coordinated delivery structures and effective leadership across multiple workstreams. The programme needed experienced leadership to establish control, align stakeholders and create the foundations for successful implementation.
Our Role
Three Oaks supported programme mobilisation by establishing governance arrangements, delivery structures and programme controls, working closely with executive sponsors, senior stakeholders and delivery teams. The engagement helped move the programme from strategic planning into implementation through practical leadership and structured programme management.
Outcome
The programme established the governance, structure and delivery momentum required to support one of the UK's largest transport reform programmes. Clear accountabilities, improved coordination and stronger programme controls enabled delivery teams to progress with confidence.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
The Challenge
HM Courts & Tribunals Service was delivering one of the UK's largest justice transformation programmes across a complex national portfolio involving multiple suppliers, delivery teams and stakeholders. Strong programme leadership was required to maintain governance, coordinate delivery and ensure successful implementation across numerous workstreams.
Our Role
Three Oaks provided senior programme leadership and delivery assurance, strengthening governance, coordinating complex delivery activity and working closely with senior stakeholders to maintain programme momentum. The engagement focused on improving visibility, managing dependencies and supporting confident delivery across a nationally significant transformation programme.
Outcome
The engagement improved delivery coordination, strengthened governance and maintained confidence across a high-profile national transformation programme. Enhanced programme oversight and structured leadership supported successful implementation across multiple delivery teams.