London’s Best Government Companies – To Work For and Buy From

May 16, 2021
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This article showcases our top picks for the best London based Government companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Government industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top London Government Companies

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Ofcom

Ofcom

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Ofcom is the UK’s communications regulator.

YouGov

YouGov

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YouGov provides online research and consulting services for companies, governments, and institutions internationally.

City of London

City of London

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City of London Corporation is a government body that provides economic, social, and community development services.

Apolitical

Apolitical

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Apolitical is a global learning platform for government

Bank of England

Bank of England

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The Bank of England serves as the central bank of the United Kingdom.

Future Gov

Future Gov

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Future Gov is a digital and design company that provides public services.

National Cyber Security Centre

National Cyber Security Centre

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National Cyber Security Centre is the operational side of the Department in regard to network and information security.

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism is an independent non-profit organization that pursues in-depth journalism into organizations.

infini Group

infini Group

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Infini delivers infrastructure services to governments, businesses, and intermediaries via its cloud-based grid architecture.

HeraSpace

HeraSpace

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Heraspace is helping to do better management for the fishing industry.

National Health Service

National Health Service

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NHS is the UK’s biggest health website which employs people with a wide range of skills from software development to journalism.

British Council(BIRAX)

British Council(BIRAX)

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British Council is a government institution that promotes culture, art, education, technology, and science.

HM Treasury

HM Treasury

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HM Treasury is responsible for developing and executing the British government’s public finance policy and economic policy.

Centre for Economics and Business Research

Centre for Economics and Business Research

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Centre for Economics and Business Research is a company that gives independent economic forecasts for public and private firms.

Public Health England

Public Health England

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Protect and improve the nation’s health and to address inequalities through working with national and local government.

Department for International Development

Department for International Development

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DFID leads the UK’s fight against global poverty, delivering UK aid around the world.

Department for International Trade

Department for International Trade

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DIT is responsible for promoting UK trade across the world and ensuring the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us.

HM Revenue & Customs

HM Revenue & Customs

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HM Revenue & Customs press office.

Social Finance

Social Finance

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We partner with government, social sector and the financial community to find better solutions to society’s most difficult problems.

GrantTree

GrantTree

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GrantTree was started in 2010 with the explicit aim of helping innovative tech companies to access government funding.

ICLG (International Comparative Legal Guides)

ICLG (International Comparative Legal Guides)

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ICLG series provides current and practical comparative legal information on a range of practice areas

Portland Communications

Portland Communications

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We design and deliver communications strategies for some of the world’s highest profile organisations, governments and individuals.

Edtech UK

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A new strategic body set up to help accelerate the growth of the UK’s education technology sector in Britain and globally.

Spetsnaz Security International Limited

Spetsnaz Security International Limited

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Spetsnaz Security International Ltd. is a UK company.

Big Brother Watch

Big Brother Watch

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Big Brother Watch campaigns on behalf of the individual, to educate and encourage more control over personal data.

Government Digital Service

Government Digital Service

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The Government Digital Service is a team within Cabinet Office tasked with transforming government digital services.

Italian Trade Agency

Italian Trade Agency

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The ICE-Italian Trade Promotion Agency is the government organisation which promotes the internationalisation of the Italian companies.

Konsolute

Konsolute

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Microsoft Gold Partner headquartered in London offering professional services and products for the Microsoft Cloud

Greater London Authority

Greater London Authority

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Greater London Authority is a government administration that provides citywide leadership and create policies to improve for all.

UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy

UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy

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UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy is a govt body tackling climate change, unleashing innovation.

International Maritime Organization

International Maritime Organization

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IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.

Virgin StartUp

Virgin StartUp

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Virgin StartUp is on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good.

trellyz

trellyz

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A could-based, SaaS business providing Care Logistics to city and nonprofit public service providers

Defra

Defra

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Defra is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues.

Profitroom Sp. Z O.o.

Profitroom Sp. Z O.o.

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Profitroom Sp. Z O.o is a created a network of partner connections with many IT providers and industry in Greater London.

Hack Partners

Hack Partners

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Hack Partners is a fast growing rail innovation consultancy.

Crown Prosecution Service

Crown Prosecution Service

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The Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for criminal prosecutions in England & Wales.

London Borough of Hackney

London Borough of Hackney

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Hackney London Borough Council is the local government authority for the London Borough of Hackney in Greater London, UK.

Registers of Scotland

Registers of Scotland

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Registers of Scotland is the non-ministerial government department responsible for compiling and maintenance of public registers.

One Young World

One Young World

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One Young World was founded in 2009 by David Jones and Kate Robertson. They are a London-based charity that gathers together young people

Essex Court Chambers

Essex Court Chambers

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A leading set of barristers’ chambers, specialising in commercial litigation, arbitration, public law and public international law.

GamCheck

GamCheck

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Web based service to check the status of UK Government licensed online casinos

Guy's and St Thomas'

Guy’s and St Thomas’

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Guy’s and St Thomas’ is a health care provider that offers excellent treatment for cancer, renal, orthopaedic and cardiovascular services.

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

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The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice.

The Duke of York

The Duke of York

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The Duke of York is a full-time working member of the royal family and is sixth in line to the throne.

Liberty Comms Ltd

Liberty Comms Ltd

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Liberty Comms Ltd is a provider of public relations and communications services.

Recruiter

Recruiter

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Recruiter is offers information, news, and features for the recruitment industry in the United Kingdom.

UK Ministry of Justice

UK Ministry of Justice

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The UK Ministry of Justice is responsible for a transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.

The Royal Free

The Royal Free

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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London, England.

Orbis Business Intelligence

Orbis Business Intelligence

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Orbis is a leading corporate intelligence consultancy

World Green Building Council

World Green Building Council

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The World Green Building Council is a non-profit organization and a coalition of national Green Building Councils.

Voxeu

Voxeu

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VoxEU.org is a policy portal set up by the Centre for Economic Policy Research.

Centre for Cities

Centre for Cities

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The Centre for Cities, an independent research and policy institute, produces research in order to help cities improve their performance.

TheCityUK

TheCityUK

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TheCityUK champions UK-based financial and related professional services.

IPFA

IPFA

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IPFA is a global, not-for-profit association for organisations involved in infrastructure and energy.

BGTA

BGTA

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BGTA has an open innovation network gathering world class investors, technology companies, academic organisations and government agencies.

Mawsonia

Mawsonia

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Mawsonia is a publishing and events company. Titles: Global Corporate Venturing, Global University Venturing, Global Government Venturing.

Atticus Communications

Atticus Communications

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Atticus Communications is a consultancy firm specialized in strategic communications, reputation management, and government affairs.

Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

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CWEIC is a membership organisation with a secretariat supported by an advisory Board comprising Government and business leaders.

BioPartner

BioPartner

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The independent, accredited trade organisation that promotes international partnering for trade.

RedQuadrant

RedQuadrant

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RedQuadrant offers public sector management consultancy, skills transfer and capacity building, and program and project resourcing services.

Represent

Represent

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Building the tools for a better democracy.

Central London Forward

Central London Forward

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Central London Forward is a strategic advocacy and lobbying organisation representing the seven Central London boroughs.

Delany & Co

Delany & Co

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Delany & Co. is a public policy and strategic communications agency that helps innovative tech organisations to achieve their objectives.

Alium Partners

Alium Partners

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Alium Partners to find the resource you need, quickly. Working across both the private sector and public sector

UK Israel Business

UK Israel Business

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UK Israel Business promotes bilateral business, trade, industry, and investment between the U.K. and Israel.

Tech North

Tech North

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Tech North is a government-funded initiative delivered through Tech City UK.

International Graduate Insight Group

International Graduate Insight Group

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International Graduate Insight Group provides market research and consulting services to the education sector.

haysmacintyre

haysmacintyre

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haysmacintyre is chartered accountants and tax advisors firm that provides advice to entrepreneurs, charity and non profitable company.

Snow Valley

Snow Valley

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Snow Valley Ltd. provides e-commerce technology and services to multi-channel retailers and government agencies

National Housing Federation

National Housing Federation

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National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable nonprofit Organization Management.

FSW IT Solutions

FSW IT Solutions

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FSW is a software development company that provides solutions to support modern society.

Access Network Solutions

Access Network Solutions

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Access Network Solutions is a company that offers business solutions and sage solutions software.

Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum

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Business Disability Forum is a not-for-profit member organisation.

bindi ventures

bindi ventures

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Innovation Advisory Firm Focussed on Driving Commercial Success by Bridging the Gap between Corporates, Startups, Investors and Government.

End Violence Against Women Coalition

End Violence Against Women Coalition

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A national coalition of individuals and organisations calling on government, public bodies.

Equus Group

Equus Group

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Financial communications, public relations, investor relations, public affairs.

National Dental Plan

National Dental Plan

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National Dental Plan provides corporate dental insurance solutions to professional services firms, banks, public and private sector.

Tech For UK

Tech For UK

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Tech For UK is uniting the UK’s technology industry against Brexit, and calls for a vote by Parliament and the people on the terms.

New Local Government Network

New Local

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New Local, an Independent think tank seeking to transform public services, revitalise leadership and empower communities.

Lex Communications

Lex Communications

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Lexington Communications is the UK’s leading independent public affairs and communications agency.

Mobile Systems International

Mobile Systems International

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MSI has a rich history in Telecommunications & Security spanning both Defence & Commercial systems and networks.

International Law Association

International Law Association

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InternationalLawAssociation is study, clarification and development of international law, public,private, international understanding laws.

GPW Ltd

GPW Ltd

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GPW is a corporate investigations firm serving leading companies, law firms, investors and government organisations globally.

Methods Digital

Methods Digital

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Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector.

National Infrastructure Commission

National Infrastructure Commission

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National Infrastructure Commission is a government agency that renders advice on infrastructure needs and policy recommendations.

Ellwood Atfield

Ellwood Atfield

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Ellwood Atfield is recruit the people responsible for an organisation’s communications, located in England.

Medius Consulting

Medius Consulting

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Medius is an independent regulatory consultancy operating in the financial services market.

Vizuri Ltd

Vizuri Ltd

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Vizuri Limited provides information technology (IT) risk management testing.

The Institute for Government (IfG)

The Institute for Government (IfG)

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The Institute for Government (IfG)

AKCGlobal

AKCGlobal

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Management, strategy and change consultancy in the international development and non-governmental space.

Industry and Parliament Trust

Industry and Parliament Trust

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Trust is a registered, educational charity dedicated to promoting mutual understanding between Parliament and business

Competition and Markets Authority

Competition and Markets Authority

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Competition and Markets Authority is a non-ministerial government department in the United Kingdom.

The Foyle Foundation

The Foyle Foundation

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The Foyle Foundation is an independent grantmaking trust that distributes grants to UK charities.

218 Strand

218 Strand

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218 Strand is a non profit company located in Greater London.

Charicare

Charicare

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We help non-profits and charities grow in marketing, fundraising, operations, technology and partnerships.

More United UK

More United UK

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More United is a political organization that uses people-power to change British politics.

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC)

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC)

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Department of Energy & Climate Change works to make sure that the United Kingdom has secure, clean, and affordable energy supplies.

Assessmint

Assessmint

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Assessmint develops online portals to track and manage governance and compliance activities.

Cospa

Cospa

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Cospa creates and delivers social action projects that are enabled and co-funded by private, public and third sector organisations.

No2ID

No2ID

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NO2ID is the UK-wide, non-partisan campaign opposing the government’s National Identity Scheme (‘ID cards’) and the database state.

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