Falkland Islands Government Appoints Cambridge MC as Telecommunications Consultants

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Press Release: The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) as telecommunications consultants. The

appointment comes following an international tender process that received multiple bids.

The consultancy is being appointed to serve several purposes. Initially Cambridge MC will

undertake a root-and-branch review of the technical, legal and regulatory frameworks that

operate in the Falkland Islands. This scope is wide-ranging and flexible, and will be able to

respond to the recommendations of the FIG Select Committee on VSAT licenses, as well as

other emerging work.

The second phase of the work Cambridge MC will undertake will respond to their initial

findings. They will work with FIG to help Executive Council decide on the best routes forward

after the end of the current exclusive telecommunications license period, from 1 January 2028.

They will support FIG through the necessary procurement and legal processes to establish a

secure telecommunications future for the Falklands.

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Falkland Islands, Mark Pollard, Portfolio

Holder for Development and Commercial Services, said: “I am delighted to welcome

Cambridge MC into this role, and pleased that FIG now has the additional resource and

expertise needed to positively progress this essential work. The upcoming engagement of all

communities here in the Falklands is key to this work being successful.”

Tim Passingham, Chairman of Cambridge Management Consulting, added: “We are delighted

to be selected for this work and consider it an enormous privilege to be asked to help the

Falklands as it seeks to dramatically improve its telecommunications connectivity. The

Cambridge MC team is looking forward to working with the government, businesses and the

community on this crucial work for the future wellbeing of the Falkland Islands.”

About the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are a growing, diverse and resilient island community with a population of

around 3,200 people that has prospered over time, thanks to the pioneering efforts and the

ingenuity of the generations of people who have chosen to make this archipelago their home.

As a British Overseas Territory with full internal self-government, our culture is founded on the

principles of democracy, fairness, hard work and collaboration.

Sometimes referred to as ‘one of the last great wildernesses of the world’ – the Falkland Islands

has a unique natural environment, which plays a central role in the sustainable development of

our economy, community and our nation as a whole.

For more information visit: Falkland Islands Government (falklands.gov.fk)

About Cambridge Management Consulting

Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) is an international consulting firm that helps companies of all sizes have a better impact on the world. Founded in Cambridge, UK, initially to help the start-up community, Cambridge MC has grown to over 200 consultants working on projects in 25 countries. Our capabilities focus on supporting the private and public sector with their people, process and digital technology challenges.

What makes Cambridge Management Consulting unique is that it doesn’t employ consultants – only senior executives with real industry or government experience and the skills to advise their clients from a place of true credibility. Our team strives to have a highly positive impact on all the organisations they serve. We are confident there is no business or enterprise that we cannot help transform for the better.

Cambridge Management Consulting has offices or legal entities in Cambridge, London, New York, Paris, Dubai, Singapore and Helsinki, with further expansion planned in future.

For more information visit: www.cambridgemc.com

Media Contacts

FIG – Head of Communication, communications.officer@sec.gov.fk

Cambridge MC: Karl Salter, Marketing Director, ksalter@cambridgemc.com

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