Consultancy
Services
EVP Solutions Ltd
Consultancy
Consultancy Services
Engage Stakeholders
Change Management
Supplier Management
Implementation
Management
Diagnostic
1
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Consultancy
Services
Establish Baseline
Analyse Processes
Review Strategy
Review costs
Develop Options
Engage the market
Procurement Process
Communications
Benefits Tracking
Management Information
Benchmarking
Process Efficiency
Driver feedback
Definition of the
project including
deliverables
1. Scope 3. Analysis 5.Implement
6. Control4. Report2. Data Collection
Review the data
and develop
change options
Manage the
change
Collect data and
stakeholder
input
Present the
findings back to
key stakeholders
Ensure benefits
delivery
The Process
Fleet Strategy & Change
Vision
Cost Reduction
Funding and Tax
Optimisation
Risk Management
Environmental Impact
Fleet Procurement
Strategy Operations Employee
Scope of Services
Operational Efficiency
Service Delivery
Excellence
Implementation & Change
Management
Digital Tools
Benefit Optimisation
Communication &
Engagement
Policy Benchmarking
The Benefits
Reduce Cost
Increase Control
Risk Reduction
Lower Environmental Impact
Engaged Drivers
Speed of delivery
Nick Jones| Director
Nick has over 15 years experience in the fleet marketplace working on behalf of both suppliers and customers.
His first steps into the fleet market were with GE Fleet Services where he was a Consultant in the Key
Solutions team. From there he moved to help set up a Consultancy offering for HSBC Vehicle Finance which
was part of a white label deal run by Lex Autolease.
After Lex Nick moved into purchasing fleet services on behalf of clients, firstly at Optimum Procurement, then
assuming a Global Head Of Fleet Category role for procurement outsource company Xchanging. Prior to
joining EVP Nick was Head of Category, Logistics at the COOP.
Nick is a CIMA qualified accountant.
Andrew Cronin | Director
Andrew is an economist by trade, started working life as an equities analyst for JP Morgan Chase. He moved
into the Fleet sector 16 years ago and worked in consultancy roles for 13 years for lease companies (three of
the UK top 10), and more recently as an independent consultant and business owner.
Andrew has delivered 170+ client projects in the UK & Europe across public and private sector organisations.
He has vast experience in fleet cost reduction, asset utilisation, policy benchmarking, fleet funding, employee
mobility and CSR strategy.
Andrew is also a member of the Energy Savings Trust Consulting panel; delivering client fleet reviews on
behalf of the Department for Transport in areas such as fuel efficiency, Electric Vehicle adoption and carbon
footprint reduction.
Meet The Team
Client Experience
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Procurement
Consultancy
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Fleet Manager+
Manage
Fleet MI
Control
Solutions to meet all your fleet needs
Our Service Portfolio
Customer Case
Studies
Client: Global Cosmetics Brand
Brief description of key projects
Results
Identification of significant risk in how mileage was
accounted for. Implemented control procedures
(including new supplier) which reduced risk inherent
in the existing processes and potential fines from
HMRC. £80k p/a direct saving plus elimination of
HMRC intervention (£1m+)
Re-contracting £180k in year saving plus ongoing
year on year benefit. Benefit increased £100k by
challenging initial re-write proposals received from
supplier.
RFP results delivered immediate sign on benefit plus
ongoing contractual enhancements around profit
share and early termination provisions. Enhanced MI
provision from supplier to provide further ongoing
benefits.
Scope: Procurement exercise for UK and Ireland Fleet
Objective: Cost reduction and Operational Enhancements
Main Stakeholders: HR, Finance and Payroll
Fleet: 361 vehicles (UK) and 78 vehicles (IRE)
Approach: Review all elements of the vehicle policy and operational
procedures to maximise running efficiency of the fleet.
Extensive analysis was undertaken as well as significant stakeholder
engagement for driver populations and senior management. Other
factors such as risk, environmental impact and brand
considerations were factored into output presented to UK board.
RFP process undertaken in conjunction with EU countries. All
proposed actions presented to UK Board for approval.
Client: Global Security Co.
Brief description of key projects Results
N&B – Standardised vehicle applications across
countries & enhanced OEM terms resulted in
12.5% reduction in running costs (£1.6m
annualised).
In some countries this was >30%. Vehicle choice
also reduced risk through more suitable
specifications. Other benefits included the
enhanced ability to reallocate vehicles to smooth
out mileage patterns delivering further benefit.
S,C & E – consolidated LeaseCo selected with 6%
ongoing savings vs current baselines and 225k
Euro sign on bonus. Credit issues for Greece
worked through strategically to get Leasco
comfortable with credit risk
Scope: EU Fleet Review (Nordics + Benelux) and RFP for
Southern ,Central & Eastern Europe
Objective: Cost reduction and Operational Enhancements
Fleet: 2,400 vehicles in N&B and 900 in S,C & E
Main Stakeholders: Finance and Operations
Approach: Reviewed all elements of the vehicle policy and
operational procedures to maximise running efficiency of the
fleet. Extensive analysis was undertaken as well as significant
stakeholder in specific countries. Other factors such as risk,
environmental impact and brand considerations were factored
into output presented to Northern Europe Board. Main
activities involved reviewing the vehicle estate with a view to
rationalising vehicle choice, increasing OEM terms and
enhancing operational delivery.
RFP Process for S,C&E Europe conducted in very short
timescales (8 weeks from start) in conjunction with regional
Finance Directors. Aim to look for a consolidated supplier
across territories who the client could work with strategically
on an ongoing basis..
Client: Industrial Engineer
Brief description of key projects Results
Identified significant opportunities with the current
supply base for rebates due and enhanced
commercial benefit.
Re-positioned existing supplier relationships to
ensure suppliers delivering in accordance with
contractual requirements.
Proposed standardising commercial vehicle fleet
into specific applications. Vehicles could be down
sized and funded over different parameters with
further manufacturer benefits yielding >10%
reduction in running costs.
Scope: UK Fleet
Objective: Operational and Supplier Strategy
Fleet: 170 vehicles in UK, mix of commercials and cars
Main Stakeholders: HR and Operations
Approach: Conducted a structured review of all aspects of the fleet
covering vehicle policy, manufacturers, funding, procurement, risk
and environment.
Review of existing supplier agreements covering leasing,
manufacturer, accident management, daily rental and risk
management services.
Interviewed operational stakeholders to understand the operations
requirements of the fleet relating to the commercial vehicle fleet
Client: Facilities Management Co.
Brief description of key projects Results
Opportunities identified to reduce annual running
costs by 14%
Standardised commercial vehicle specifications
Re-defined the fleet management model
Reduced headcount
Enhanced supplier contracts
Streamlined operational delivery
Scope: UK Fleet
Objective: Full Strategic Review
Fleet: 750 vehicles mainly light commercial vehicles
Main Stakeholders: Procurement and Operations
Approach: Conducted a structured review of all aspects of the fleet
covering vehicle funding policy, manufacturers, operational cycle,
procurement, risk and environment.
Review of existing supplier agreements covering funding, leasing,
manufacturer, accident management, daily rental and risk
management services.
Interviewed operational stakeholders to understand the operations
requirements of the fleet relating to the commercial vehicle fleet.

Fleet Management Consultancy Services | EVP Solutions

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    Consultancy Services Engage Stakeholders ChangeManagement Supplier Management Implementation Management Diagnostic 1 2 3 Consultancy Services Establish Baseline Analyse Processes Review Strategy Review costs Develop Options Engage the market Procurement Process Communications Benefits Tracking Management Information Benchmarking Process Efficiency Driver feedback
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    Definition of the projectincluding deliverables 1. Scope 3. Analysis 5.Implement 6. Control4. Report2. Data Collection Review the data and develop change options Manage the change Collect data and stakeholder input Present the findings back to key stakeholders Ensure benefits delivery The Process
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    Fleet Strategy &Change Vision Cost Reduction Funding and Tax Optimisation Risk Management Environmental Impact Fleet Procurement Strategy Operations Employee Scope of Services Operational Efficiency Service Delivery Excellence Implementation & Change Management Digital Tools Benefit Optimisation Communication & Engagement Policy Benchmarking
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    The Benefits Reduce Cost IncreaseControl Risk Reduction Lower Environmental Impact Engaged Drivers Speed of delivery
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    Nick Jones| Director Nickhas over 15 years experience in the fleet marketplace working on behalf of both suppliers and customers. His first steps into the fleet market were with GE Fleet Services where he was a Consultant in the Key Solutions team. From there he moved to help set up a Consultancy offering for HSBC Vehicle Finance which was part of a white label deal run by Lex Autolease. After Lex Nick moved into purchasing fleet services on behalf of clients, firstly at Optimum Procurement, then assuming a Global Head Of Fleet Category role for procurement outsource company Xchanging. Prior to joining EVP Nick was Head of Category, Logistics at the COOP. Nick is a CIMA qualified accountant. Andrew Cronin | Director Andrew is an economist by trade, started working life as an equities analyst for JP Morgan Chase. He moved into the Fleet sector 16 years ago and worked in consultancy roles for 13 years for lease companies (three of the UK top 10), and more recently as an independent consultant and business owner. Andrew has delivered 170+ client projects in the UK & Europe across public and private sector organisations. He has vast experience in fleet cost reduction, asset utilisation, policy benchmarking, fleet funding, employee mobility and CSR strategy. Andrew is also a member of the Energy Savings Trust Consulting panel; delivering client fleet reviews on behalf of the Department for Transport in areas such as fuel efficiency, Electric Vehicle adoption and carbon footprint reduction. Meet The Team
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    Consultancy Strategy S S C M Procurement Consultancy Source Fleet Manager+ Manage FleetMI Control Solutions to meet all your fleet needs Our Service Portfolio
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    Client: Global CosmeticsBrand Brief description of key projects Results Identification of significant risk in how mileage was accounted for. Implemented control procedures (including new supplier) which reduced risk inherent in the existing processes and potential fines from HMRC. £80k p/a direct saving plus elimination of HMRC intervention (£1m+) Re-contracting £180k in year saving plus ongoing year on year benefit. Benefit increased £100k by challenging initial re-write proposals received from supplier. RFP results delivered immediate sign on benefit plus ongoing contractual enhancements around profit share and early termination provisions. Enhanced MI provision from supplier to provide further ongoing benefits. Scope: Procurement exercise for UK and Ireland Fleet Objective: Cost reduction and Operational Enhancements Main Stakeholders: HR, Finance and Payroll Fleet: 361 vehicles (UK) and 78 vehicles (IRE) Approach: Review all elements of the vehicle policy and operational procedures to maximise running efficiency of the fleet. Extensive analysis was undertaken as well as significant stakeholder engagement for driver populations and senior management. Other factors such as risk, environmental impact and brand considerations were factored into output presented to UK board. RFP process undertaken in conjunction with EU countries. All proposed actions presented to UK Board for approval.
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    Client: Global SecurityCo. Brief description of key projects Results N&B – Standardised vehicle applications across countries & enhanced OEM terms resulted in 12.5% reduction in running costs (£1.6m annualised). In some countries this was >30%. Vehicle choice also reduced risk through more suitable specifications. Other benefits included the enhanced ability to reallocate vehicles to smooth out mileage patterns delivering further benefit. S,C & E – consolidated LeaseCo selected with 6% ongoing savings vs current baselines and 225k Euro sign on bonus. Credit issues for Greece worked through strategically to get Leasco comfortable with credit risk Scope: EU Fleet Review (Nordics + Benelux) and RFP for Southern ,Central & Eastern Europe Objective: Cost reduction and Operational Enhancements Fleet: 2,400 vehicles in N&B and 900 in S,C & E Main Stakeholders: Finance and Operations Approach: Reviewed all elements of the vehicle policy and operational procedures to maximise running efficiency of the fleet. Extensive analysis was undertaken as well as significant stakeholder in specific countries. Other factors such as risk, environmental impact and brand considerations were factored into output presented to Northern Europe Board. Main activities involved reviewing the vehicle estate with a view to rationalising vehicle choice, increasing OEM terms and enhancing operational delivery. RFP Process for S,C&E Europe conducted in very short timescales (8 weeks from start) in conjunction with regional Finance Directors. Aim to look for a consolidated supplier across territories who the client could work with strategically on an ongoing basis..
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    Client: Industrial Engineer Briefdescription of key projects Results Identified significant opportunities with the current supply base for rebates due and enhanced commercial benefit. Re-positioned existing supplier relationships to ensure suppliers delivering in accordance with contractual requirements. Proposed standardising commercial vehicle fleet into specific applications. Vehicles could be down sized and funded over different parameters with further manufacturer benefits yielding >10% reduction in running costs. Scope: UK Fleet Objective: Operational and Supplier Strategy Fleet: 170 vehicles in UK, mix of commercials and cars Main Stakeholders: HR and Operations Approach: Conducted a structured review of all aspects of the fleet covering vehicle policy, manufacturers, funding, procurement, risk and environment. Review of existing supplier agreements covering leasing, manufacturer, accident management, daily rental and risk management services. Interviewed operational stakeholders to understand the operations requirements of the fleet relating to the commercial vehicle fleet
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    Client: Facilities ManagementCo. Brief description of key projects Results Opportunities identified to reduce annual running costs by 14% Standardised commercial vehicle specifications Re-defined the fleet management model Reduced headcount Enhanced supplier contracts Streamlined operational delivery Scope: UK Fleet Objective: Full Strategic Review Fleet: 750 vehicles mainly light commercial vehicles Main Stakeholders: Procurement and Operations Approach: Conducted a structured review of all aspects of the fleet covering vehicle funding policy, manufacturers, operational cycle, procurement, risk and environment. Review of existing supplier agreements covering funding, leasing, manufacturer, accident management, daily rental and risk management services. Interviewed operational stakeholders to understand the operations requirements of the fleet relating to the commercial vehicle fleet.