Local government digital solutions

Discover the impact of digital transformation on local authorities, and how change can bring greater efficiency, scalability and sustainability to local governments.

Your partner in digital transformation

From the UK’s biggest and fastest fibre network, to world-leading security systems, we’ve got the digital solutions to help you improve the way your organisation works, and to deliver better, for every community.

  • Community focused
    We’re here to help you build a thriving and strong community with innovative technology to support your goals and citizens.
  • UK sovereign
    Ensure your data stays secure, and your organisation stays connected and resilient with our world-leading security solutions.
  • Future-proof solutions
    Our technology solutions are designed to help public sector organisations become more productive, collaborative and efficient.

Why choose BT for local government solutions

Networks

Our extensive portfolio of connectivity products ensure everyone across your organisation has the support, resources, and solutions they need, wherever they are.

Security

Our comprehensive portfolio enables local authorities to align with government guidelines and recommendations protecting against data breaches and exploitations. 

Mobility

Keep your organisation securely connected with our range of mobile solutions. Support your field and care workers with digital tools for efficiency and productivity.

Collaboration and customer contact

Our omnichannel and cloud-based solutions support hybrid working models, helping local authorities meet rising service demands by offering the flexibility needed to attract and retain staff.

We can support alignment with CAF

At BT, our mission is to help public sector partners to innovate with confidence, ensuring their systems are secure, connected and resilient.

We assess against the CAF for security controls, with sections covering cyber security strategy, governance, and risk management.

  • Experts in cyber defence
    As one of the world’s leading cyber security providers, BT’s 3,600 security professionals protect nation-states, critical infrastructures, and businesses of all sizes.
  • Leading the way in innovation
    We invest more in R&D than any network in the UK, protecting your business by developing new technologies and ensuring your systems are secure, connected and resilient.
  • Power through partnerships
    Our partnerships with 15 market-leading providers and over 100 security vendors make sure you find the perfect, tailor-made security solution for your business.

Navigating the PSTN switch-off

The traditional phone lines that have connected communities for decades are being switched over to a fully digital network, run over internet protocol (IP).

We’re working with local government and organisations to provide all the migration resources and guidance you need to keep public services running, vital community lifelines working, and better support citizens into this new digital era.

Discover more on the PSTN switch-off

Supporting your citizens

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Explore how cloud-based contact solutions, collaboration tools, and cyber solutions such as AI-powered fraud detection can transform the way you connect with your community - empowering your workforce to deliver seamless, secure, and impactful citizen experiences across multiple communication channels.

Find out more with our Citizen Contact solutions

We’re a Crown Commercial Service supplier for public sector frameworks

Reduce time and costs through our national and local government procurement frameworks.   

Public sector framework agreements

How we are empowering local authorities

With SD-WAN and SASE from BT, local authorities can benefit from secure and scalable networking that improves your cyber security foundation while saving on costs.

Local Authorities SD-WAN & SASE blog

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