The MCA is the trade association for leading management consultancy firms in the UK. Member firms are accredited by means of the Association's membership processes and are required to adhere to its code of conduct. The Association represents members' interests across a variety of arena including potential clients, potential employees, government and the media. It facilitates opportunities for promotion and networking through events, publications and seminars. For more information, please refer to the Membership Benefits page.
In order to join the MCA, firms must have been in practice in the UK for at least three years and employ at least ten consultants on a full time basis. They must also practice management consultancy as a strategic activity, offering at least two main consultancy services such as strategy, marketing, IT, HR; and they must offer fact-based advice and customised solutions.
Please refer to How to join section for further information.
What our members say about us
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Andrew Crowley, Vice President Financial Services EMEA, CSC Computer Sciences
"CSC continutes to benefit from MCA membership through its access to industry peers, client and networking events and research programmes. Through the MCA, believe firmly that our contibution to the image and reputation of the consulting industry is important." |
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Alan Russell, Director of UK Consulting, LogicaCMG
"LogicaCMG derives great benefit from its membership of MCA. The availability of exclusive cross-industry research, access to high quality client and peer networking events, and the efforts made to generate a more positive PR image for our sector all combine to make our membership worthwhile." |
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David Bailey, Managing Vice President, Hitachi Consulting
"Since joining the MCA, Impact Plus has gained a greater insight into the overall UK consulting market and has benefited from greater marketing exposure and business opportunities created from discussions with other member firms." |
How we define management consultancy
The MCA defines management consultancy as the creation of value for organisations, through the application of knowledge, techniques, and assets to improve performance. This is achieved through the rendering of objective advice and/or the implementation of business solutions.
MCA member firms practice management consultancy as a strategic activity, are capable of sustaining a high quality service and adhere to the MCA Code of Professional Conduct. Membership is open to UK-based firms employing 10 or more consultants, who have achieved a good reputation for their work and have been operating for at least 3 years in the UK.
This section
This section provides information on the unique Membership Benefits of MCA, the only UK trade association for consulting firms. See How to Join for details of membership criteria and the assessment process for applications. All MCA members must comply with its Bylaws, including the Code of Conduct, which can be downloaded in pdf format. Any question you may have about membership can be made through our online Enquiry form. See also Frequently Asked Questions on membership. A full list of current members and their contact details are contained under Member Firms.