Public Sector Organisation of the Year Award
Finalists for this category have now been announced.
Open to all government and public sector organisations across the globe committed to excellence in project delivery and outcomes.
There are four organisational award categories, representing different types of organisations. The Public Sector Organisation category is for government and public sector organisations that have delivered outstanding projects, programmes or portfolios. Judges are looking for organisations who stand out by delivering project excellence in delivery and outcomes.
We require entrants to all organisational award categories to produce a submission of 1,500–2,500 words (in English) based on the judging criteria. Entrants may also submit up to four pieces of supporting evidence - images or graphics only (no text apart from captions). Evidence must support information already included in the submission and must not introduce additional elements. Please see further details on the ‘Supporting evidence’ tab of the Awards platform. Video and audio are not accepted as part of the submission.
The Public Sector Organisation of the Year category is a written stage only judging category and is open to organisations across all sectors globally. Entrants can be members or non-members of APM.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 17 November.
Congratulations and good luck to all our finalists...
Finalist | Agency for Sustainable and Operative Social Provision (DOST Agency)
The DOST Agency exemplifies excellence through its agile, inclusive, and data-driven transformation of social services. With 3.7 million services delivered, 92% digitalization, and 31 international awards, it sets a global benchmark for smart and citizen-centric governance. Its scalable one-stop-shop model, powered by the Centralized Electronic Integration System (CEIS) and DOST Index, integrates innovation, quality, and performance to drive trust, transparency, and sustainable impact.
This submission demonstrates how the DOST Agency has proven that transformational change in the public sector is not only possible, it is sustainable and scalable. Its impact is measurable, its model is replicable, and its mission is inspiring.
Finalist | HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC leads the way in project delivery excellence in central government, ensuring we have the right people in the right place, with the right skills, at the right time.
We support our 3,000 colleagues by offering a number of specialist learning and development opportunities tailored to their specific needs. We are trailblazers across government for the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's (NISTA's) project delivery accreditation, with over 1,000 colleagues accredited.
We're also seen and used a model of best practice by other government departments and are leading the way in innovative project and programme practices.
Finalist | Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council delivers projects in a high-complexity, high-accountability public sector environment, where outcomes impact the daily lives of more than 175,000 residents. Project delivery is influenced by diverse political, financial, and community factors.
Over the last ten years, project management capability within the Council has grown significantly from having a small project management team focused mainly on small-scale systems implementations, into a mature, high-performing project delivery service supporting a wide variety of projects across the entire organisation spanning capital infrastructure, digital transformation, service redesign, and social change programmes.
Finalist | Science and Technology Facilities Council, Hartree Centre
The Hartree Centre Programme Management Office sits within the Hartree Centre, a department of STFC and part of UKRI. The Hartree Centre’s aim is to deliver industry focused projects that promote the adoption of digital technologies by private and public sector organisations.
Our projects offer a blend of access to technical expertise, high performance computing facilities, and in-house training to help organisations de-risk investment into technologies.
The PMO is made up of Project Support Officers, Project Managers, Programme Managers and a Planning and Budget Manager. They manage a portfolio of over 350 projects ranging in value from £2000 to £200million.
Finalist | University Hospitals Dorset
The Capital Estates team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is delivering a once-in-a-generation capital build programme supporting a major clinical services review. Serving over 800,000 people across South Wiltshire, the New Forest, and Purbeck, this 24-strong team leads the reconfiguration of two main hospital sites to separate emergency and planned care.
Operating in a complex healthcare environment, they manage a diverse portfolio of new builds and refurbishments aligned with strategic priorities. Through collaborative delivery, sustainable design, and rigorous governance, the team ensures future-ready, high-quality infrastructure that improves patient outcomes and supports exceptional care.