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Specialist industrial recruitment agency
The company provides specialised recruitment services for various technical industries, including energy and waste management. The business’s tailored, 360 approach enables it to meet evolving staffing needs by sourcing highly qualified, driven candidates through search-and-select and project-based methodologies. Permanent and contract specifications are realised, with the company supplying personnel from maintenance engineers to project managers. Our clients are offering the company for sale as they believe the time is right for a new owner to take it to the next level and capitalise on the business’s excellent platform for further growth. Offers invited. Key Highlights Maintains a high-quality pool of candidates. - Presents a business model that would be difficult for a new market entrant to replicate. - Works with prominent clients situated throughout the UK. - Ongoing industry projects and schemes strengthen demand for the company’s specialist services. - Vast potential to leverage existing relationships to facilitate further development, particularly in underserved markets. - Operates from a leased serviced office that can accommodate ongoing expansion; could be effectively relocated. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE24 turnover of circa £950k, with an adjusted EBITDA of £216k. - Vast majority of clients reappoint the company for ongoing recruitment needs, with some relationships having been retained since the business’s inception. - Sought-after client network and scalable activities ensure that the company receives a steady stream of new instructions. - 86% of the income is secured through permanent placements.
Specialist IT recruitment agency
The company specialises in contract and permanent IT-related recruitment services, working with clients throughout the UK. A 360 recruitment solution enables the business to undertake thorough screening and testing to ensure that candidates reflects clients’ specifications and objectives. The company works primarily within the IT, marketing and sales industries, generating some income from the engineering and pharmaceutical sectors. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further growth and capitalise on opportunities, particularly with core accounts. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Boasts robust relationships with prominent entities; exclusive partnership in place with one client. - Some clients have been retained for over two decades, owing to the company’s ability to build strong rapport with hiring teams and candidates. - Leasehold office in place, though the business largely operates remotely. - Core client account presents a wealth of opportunities that can be realised with further resources, such as serving other verticals within the organisation. - Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of £2.3m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £182k. - YE24 management figures indicate a turnover of £2.2m. - All clients generate recurring revenue through ongoing recruitment needs. - Retains lucrative, long-standing relationships with blue-chip and FTSE 100 clients.
SPECIALIST LANDSCAPING SERVICE PROVIDER
The business specialises in offering a comprehensive range of landscaping activities, including hard and soft landscaping, children’s play, and installations. The company operates on a largely regional B2B basis across North East England, providing its services to local Government and businesses in the construction, housing, and retail sectors. The business is ideally placed to facilitate further growth due to its multiple contracted relationships and its excellent local reputation. The business is now being offered for sale to facilitate the managing director’s retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover in excess of £1.5m and an adjusted EBITDA of £150k in YE23. Shareholder funds of circa £422k in YE23. Operating within a stable market, which is set to expand at a CAGR of 3.1% through to 2028. Operates from freehold premises with a current market value of circa £350k included in the sale. Benefits from 20 active clients, 84% of which provide repeat business. Quality Guild approved. Benefits from a highly trained and qualified workforce, all set to remain post-sale, giving the business increased flexibility in accepting a wide range of work.
Specialist logistics company primarily servicing the motorsports industry
The company is a highly regarded provider of specialist logistics solutions, working closely with prominent clients across a diverse range of industries, including motorsports, automotive, and aerospace. With its strong client connections, the business operates on an international level and has assembled a comprehensive fleet comprising 46 vehicles. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further development under the impetus of new ownership. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £4.3m in YE23, with an adjusted EBITDA of £611k. Projected to achieve a turnover of £4.5m in YE24. Recently established a new beneficial relationship with a high-value, blue-chip client, which is anticipated to increase annual turnover significantly starting July 2024. Cultivated strong connections with 56 active clients, including world-renowned organisations across the motorsports industry. Capable of ADR transportation, as well as air and sea shipping, and international import and export services. Offers reliable storage solutions, supported by multiple warehousing contracts. Benefits from an experienced second-tier management team and two in-house ADR-qualified drivers. Operates from two leasehold premises.
SPECIALIST LONG-TERM MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SUPPORT
The business specialises in providing long-term, community-based care for individuals with complex physical and mental health needs. The company operates on a B2B basis, primarily focusing on providing support for individuals across the West Midlands and Warwickshire. The business is ideally placed to facilitate additional growth due to its existing referral framework and consistent positive rating from the CQC. The company is being offered for sale to facilitate our clients’ lifestyle changes and retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover of circa £668k, with an adjusted EBITDA of £233k in YE23. Increase in turnover of 33% between YE21 and YE23. Pipeline in place with a value of circa £82k. Benefits from four active framework clients; 95% of business is from existing clients, providing reliable streams of revenue. Currently provides circa 1,100 hours of support per week to individuals. Operates from leasehold premises.
Specialist M&E Engineering Consultancy
The company is a specialist M&E engineering consultancy providing design, planning, and technical solutions for a wide range of projects across the UK and the UAE. The company has an attractive business model that includes 85% profit margins, streamlined operations, and proprietary technology that automates and accelerates daily design processes. This improves efficiency and accuracy and significantly reduces the need for manual input, keeping staff overheads low. Our client is now offering the company for sale to facilitate other, unrelated interests. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Custom-built software provides the company with a competitive edge in the market and creates a high barrier to entry for competitors, whilst increasing client retention. - Has built long-term relationships with key clients; 70% of clients provide ongoing, repeat business. - Fully relocatable opportunity. - As industry trends move towards digital transformation and automation, the company is well-positioned to lead the movement, with competitors still focused on outdated, labour-intensive models. - Licencing the software as a standalone product to other engineering firms would provide an additional revenue stream. Moving into the provision of sustainability and energy efficiency consultancy services would provide diversification and considerable growth. Financial Highlights - Turnover of £870k achieved in YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of £174k. - Projected turnover of £1m for YE26, based on first five months of trading, with an anticipated adjusted EBITDA of £655k..
Specialist manufacturer of transmission components
The company specialises in the manufacturing and refurbishment of high-precision power transmission parts and gearboxes. The business’s products can be produced as one-off items or in batches, and all conform to UK and US standards. As part of its services, the company offers a range of in-house machining services and 24-hour breakdown services to minimise client downtime. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further development under the impetus of new ownership. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £574k in YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of £175k. Operating profit averaging 27% over the last three years. Operating for over half a century and is the only business of its kind within its region. Owns an asset register, worth £763k. Attracts approximately 200 new clients on a regular basis. 70% of sales are generated from its existing client network. Works with large organisations, including OEMs. Typically issues subcontracts worth £60k. Operates from shareholder-owned premises, which are included in the sale.
SPECIALIST MARKETING CONTENT CREATOR FOR LEADING GLOBAL B2B TECHNOLOGY FIRMS
The company delivers high-quality on-brand marketing content for leading global B2B technology firms. Operating in fast-moving markets where timing is critical the company offers its clients a clear competitive edge the ability to produce exceptional marketing assets at speed. This rapid turnaround is a key differentiator for clients—something that is not readily available elsewhere. The company’s core service areas-copywriting video and design-cover a broad range of deliverables including explainer videos PowerPoint presentations infographics social media assets case studies eBooks blog articles and email campaigns. With sector expertise and an emphasis on speed and quality the company has become a trusted partner to some of the world’s most prominent technology brands including Europe’s most valuable company.
SPECIALIST MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR
The business specialises in providing mechanical engineering design, manufacture, and installation services, primarily for piping projects for commercial and high-rise residential properties. The company operates on an B2B basis across South East England, primarily providing its services to large construction contractors, as well as to the petrochemical industry for the specialist manufacture of heating systems. The business is ideally placed to facilitate further growth due to its established client network, extensive in-house capabilities, and strong industry reputation. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. YE24 turnover of circa £1.2m, with an EBITDA of £112k. Multiple customer relationships span more than two decades. Has six active clients, all of which provide reliable streams of revenue. Recently established a lucrative client relationship for the manufacture of a specialist heating system for the petrochemical industry. Established for more than 50 years. Strong second-tier management in place set to remain post-sale. Operates from ideally located shareholder-owned premises worth £1.7m, which can be included in the sale. ISO 9001, ASME U-Stamp, and SafeContractor accredited.
Specialist medical testing service provider
The company offers specialist microbiology testing and a consultant-led infection prevention and control service, working with private and NHS healthcare facilities throughout the UK. The company’s activities are bolstered by coveted relationships with trusted consultants, which have underpinned the business’s scalability to support clients in meeting their patients’ needs. Our clients are offering the company for sale to facilitate lifestyle changes. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Retains long-standing, lucrative relationships with a vast network of healthcare facilities, including well-known healthcare providers. - Wealth of in-house and external expertise in place. - A fully relocatable opportunity. - Grown considerably since its inception; an ideal acquisition opportunity. - Current pressures and projected growth within the hospital sector could create increased demand for the company’s services. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE24 turnover of £550k, with an EBITDA of £154k. Average adjusted EBITDA margin of 44% between YE21 and YE24. - Secures repeat business from all clients, owing to ongoing requirements to support patient needs. NB: The dip in turnover in YE24 was due to a shift from site visits to virtual meetings; however, this is expected to increase the company’s profits due to decreased travel and expenses.
Specialist Metal Packaging Co
Ref No: IT093 Location: Gwent Asking price: £1,200,000 Inc. net assets Business highlights include: Turnover of c. £4,100,000 per annum (2023 Forecast) Adjusted Net Assets c. 300,000 (2023 Forecast) Gross profit c. £800,000 (2023 Forecast) Adjusted EBITDA c. £355,000 before drawings (2023 Forecast) More than 44 years historic trading Fully equipped factory Excellent repeat customer base Well equipped, proven machine assets Knowledgeable, experienced, and competent staff Optimised operations across three connected units. Ample Parking & loading area. Prominently situated site. Goodwill Business Profile This well known and successful business, established over 44 years ago, provides a comprehensive metal decorating service on a contracted basis for packaging companies, designers specifiers and brand owners throughout the UK and has been in the current vendor’s ownership since acquiring the business in 2020 and successfully turning around its financial operations and its profitability. The turnaround in the company’s fortunes has been largely down to the vendor’s commitment to increasing prices at the outset, followed by an introduction of more stringent stock controls and maintaining a price review process that ensures financial stability for the company going forward. As one of only a few providers in the UK for this highly specialised process, these changes have re-established the business in the minds of the metal packaging industry and placed the business on a sustainable long term financial footing. The trading year 2022/23 is reliably forecast to show an increase in turnover of circa 30% and the price management in line with optimised stock controls is similarly forecast to show an increase in EBITDA by more than 50%. There remains in the business much operational capacity and a motivated workforce eager to play its part in the company’s ongoing success. This now profitable business has established itself as a key supplier in the UK with an enviable reputation for quality and service. Staff are fully conversant with the latest workshop techniques and process management systems and the business is compliant with all necessary health and safety regulations and codes of practice. Location is ideal being on a busy and accessible industrial park, close to major road networks and busy towns and also has ample parking with a generous loading area. Equipment: The business has a comprehensive range of specialised plant and equipment as you would expect from a company of this type, it is fully equipped for purpose, and plant includes: • SINGLE COLOUR CONVENTIONAL PRINT LINE ( CRABTREE MARQUESS ) • UV CURED COATING LINE ( RATCLIFF ) • 2 X CONVENTIONAL COATING LINE ( RATCLIFF ) • TANDEM UV CURED PRINT LINE ( CRABTREE MARQUESS ) • SINGLE COLOUR UV CURED PRINT LINE ( CRABTREE FASTREADY ) • TANDEM UV CURED PRINT LINE ( CRABTREE 1290 ) • DIGITAL PLATE MAKING MACHINE - PT-R-ULTIMA CtP MACHINE • CEPAK DUPLEX SLITTER • CEPAK SINGLE SLITTER All plant and equipment are included within the sale price. Customer Service: The business offers an excellent standard of service and is proud of their attention to customer care offering professional advice and high-quality product. This is evident in the very high levels of repeat business the company enjoys. Key Strengths: The business has many strengths including: • Optimised operations • Loyal customer base • Exceptional levels of service • Specialist machine plant • Investment in infrastructure • Highly skilled workforce • Price management • Location Growth and Expansion: The business has enjoyed steady trade over many years, and this is expected to continue, a result of its commitment to sustainable pricing, optimisation, and a growing & loyal customer base. The business’ operations have room for expansion of capacity if need be and this could easily be achieved if a new owner wished. The business does very little advertising and could certainly expand this activity with a more proactive approach. The business is ready & prepared to take maximum advantage of this growth as it occurs as it has the necessary infrastructure in place. Employees: The vendor plays no daily part in the management of the business. The business employs: Office: • SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER • PRODUCTION MANAGER • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE • QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER • PLATEMAKER/ASST PLANNING PRODUCTION MANAGER • WAREHOUSE MANAGER Specialists: • 6 X PRINTERS • 4 X PRINTERS ASSISTANTS • 4 X COATERS • 2 X OFFLOADERS/QUAILTY CONTROL • 2 X FORKLIFT DRIVERS • 2 X FORKLIST DRIVERS/PACKERS • 1 X SLITTER • 2 X FITTERS Staff are highly experienced and a real asset to the business. Advertising and Marketing: The business has never felt the need to advertise bearing testimony to the fact that it enjoys exceptionally high levels of repeat business from a large and loyal customer base. Premises: Premises are a real strength of this business. Ideally located on a modern, well established, and busy industrial estate that is close to highly populated towns with ready access to main trunk roads including the M4, M50 and on to the M5 to all parts of the UK, the business is very well known and accessible. The premises comprises 35,000 square feet, single level building over three connected units, laid with polished concrete floor throughout lit by 9 Low Bay LED Lamps. Heated by Gas and recycled heat from the ovens, assisted by 4 overhead fans which are also used for cooling during summer. Within the ground floor is a reception area and toilets. There is a separate office area and meeting room for all administrative functions. Outside there is a concrete forecourt which allows for parking of 10 vehicles, there is further parking on the estate for other client and staff vehicles. The premises are leasehold, and the business has traded from this location for its 44 years. Annual rent is circa £190,000 with rates circa £79,000. Business Hours: Monday – Thursday: 06:00 -20:30 Friday 06:00 – 18:00 Saturday and Sunday: Closed Financial Information: The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler. From the 2023-year end forecast: Turnover of c. £4,100,000 per annum (2023 Forecast) Adjusted Net Assets c. 300,000 (2023 Forecast) Gross profit c. £800,000 (2023 Forecast) Adjusted EBITDA c. £355,000 before drawings (2023 Forecast) The business now generates reliable & sustainable profits. The vendor has invested in the infrastructure of the business over the years, and it has a highly impressive level of plant and equipment that is included within the sale price. Reason for Sale: The vendor now wishes to move on to other business interests and challenges and the feel that the time is right to hand the business to a new owner with the means and the enthusiasm to see it achieve its potential. This acquisition was partly sentimental since the vendor had worked here as a young man, though he knew the fundamentals of the business to be sound and that he could add value to its prospects. Support and Training: The current owner would be happy to provide full training and support at handover. Asking Price: The Asking Price of £1,200,000 including net assets is for 100% of the issued capital of the company, assuming Net Assets of circa £300,000 on completion (calculated on a zero cash-zero debt basis). The final selling price will have a £1 for £1 adjustment for any rise or fall in this benchmark Net Asset figure at completion.
SPECIALIST MODULAR BUILDINGS BUSINESS
SPECIALIST MODULAR BUILDINGS BUSINESS: REF 2413 • This is a long-established volumetrics business, which has developed a strong reputation for the provision and installation of modular buildings. • The business is located in the South-East and derives the majority of its custom from across its broad geographic base. • It works predominantly within the Education sector and has established strong ties with Local Authorities, private schools, Academies, Trusts and nurseries. • It has a fully developed proposition which, in addition to the supply and installation of new units, also includes their maintenance, refurbishment, relocation and hire. • It’s trading facility includes workshops, storage capacity for its own stock of modular buildings and office space. It also has space for any future growth / expansion. • The business employs a small team of full-time qualified, experienced installers, plus a network of specialist trades for outsourced work. • Historically the business has generated good levels of profit although, by its nature, these can fluctuate year-on-year. The business has recently completed a strong trading period, with draft accounts for FYE 31/03/25 showing an adjusted EBITDA >£400k. A similar strong trend is anticipated for the current year based on existing contracts.
SPECIALIST MOTOR AND DRIVE REPAIRS AND SALES COMPANY, WITH AN UNRIVALLED BREADTH OF SERVICES, MULTI-SECTOR CLIENT BASE AND A LEADING REPUTATION FOR EXPERTISE
Our client is a motor and drive repairs and sales company, providing expert, 24-hour service to customers in the Midlands. The company offers one of the widest ranges of specialist services in its sector, allowing it to provide a single-source solution to its customers, a clear competitive advantage. The company provides on-site services as well as its comprehensive repair service at its own workshop. Our client has built long-term technical expertise and is able to deal with all types of repairs, working across a wide range of sectors as a result.
SPECIALIST MULTI-DISCIPLINE FORESTRY, CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND GROUNDWORKS SOLUTIONS
The business specialises in providing a range of forestry, civil engineering, and groundworks solutions, including bridgework, stonemasonry, cabling tracks, landscaping, and more. Operating on a B2B basis across Northern Scotland, the company provides its services to organisations in the construction, forestry, renewables, and stonework sectors. The business is well positioned to facilitate additional growth due to its prominent local reputation, highly skilled workforce, and established client relationships. The company is now being offered for sale to facilitate the directors’ retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. YE24 turnover of circa £1.5m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £509k. 48% increase in turnover from YE23 to YE24. Shareholder funds of £500k in YE24. Benefits from multiple active clients, 80% of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Multiple client relationships span more than a decade. Several multi-year contracts in place, securing circa £500k per annum. Certified member of the Dry Stone Walling Association. Operates from leasehold premises, comprising an office, yard, and workshop.
SPECIALIST ONE-STOP SHOP FOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR PRODUCTS
The business is a specialist supplier to the accident repair trade, acting as a one-stop shop for vehicle body repair products. Operating on a regional B2B and B2C basis across North East England, the company supplies individuals and organisations within the automotive, construction, and restoration sectors. The business is ideally placed to facilitate further growth due to its unique regional market position, as well as its large repeat customer base. The company is being offered for sale to facilitate our clients’ retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover of £1.2m, with an EBITDA of circa £188k in YE24. 23% increase in turnover from YE22 to YE24. Average gross profit margin of 30% over last three years. Operating within a stable market, which is set to expand at a CAGR of 4.7% through to 2030. Benefits from 300 active customers, 75% of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Operates from shareholder-owned premises, with a market value of circa £250k, which are included in the sale. Highly-skilled workforce in place, set to remain post-sale. Relationships with customers span two decades.
Specialist Passenger Transport Service Provider
The business provides a land-based passenger transport service, specialising in day trips, tours, and school transport. The company is ideally placed to achieve further growth due to its regional reputation and lucrative contracted agreements. The company operates on both a B2B and B2C basis across Wales. It provides its services to domestic clients, local councils, and businesses in the transport and education sectors. The business is now being offered for sale to facilitate our clients’ retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover in excess of £2.9 million in YE23, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa 728k. Increase in turnover of 36% from YE22 to YE23. Operating within a market that is set to expand at a CAGR of 2.7% through to 2028. Benefits from in excess of 300 active customers, 80% of which provide repeat business. Middle-management team with vast industry experience set to remain post-sale. Operates from two premises in South Wales, one of which is owned by the company. 90% of overall turnover can be attributed to private and public sector agreements. Asset register worth circa £1.44 million included in the sale.
Specialist Pipeline Services Business
• A very well-established engineering business with some 40 years experience, operating in a niche sector of the market. • The business provides a full service in the industrial pipeline arena, offering expert onsite and online solutions to any ‘in service’ pipeline problem. • The business works across all industry sectors, servicing oil, gas, chemical, industrial and water plant pipelines. • The business is London based but works across the UK. • The business has an excellent reputation and very substantial repeat business. • T/O is comfortably c£1.5m, with adjusted EBITDA approaching £300k.
Specialist Plant and Equipment Hire
The company has been in operation for over 80 years and has established strong business relationships with clients and suppliers through its reputation of being a reliable and flexible contractor. The business offers a wide variety of machinery, including diggers and telehandlers, and also undertakes a small amount of groundwork for trusted clients. The company holds a number of accreditations and is a member of the UK’s biggest associations, such as CPA, an organisation whose members provide 85% of all hired plant to the UK construction industry. The shareholder is selling the business in order to facilitate his retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Extensive asset register to be included in the sale, totalling £1.6m. - Clients include the construction industry, house builders and civil engineers. - Sales remit includes all areas of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire, as well as travelling to other areas of the UK when required. - Strong client relationships ensure repeat business on a regular basis. - Current employees, who are fully qualified and experienced, to retain their positions. - Operates from 1.25-acre freehold premises. The shareholder is willing to discuss including the premises in the sale. Financial Highlights - YE23 turnover of circa £1.9m with an adjusted EBITDA of £527k. - Turnover has been in excess of £1m for the previous four financial years.
Specialist plastic bottle manufacturer
The business is a blow moulding specialist providing the manufacture of plastic bottles, primarily for cleaning, chemical, and medical products. The company caters to the varying packaging needs of a wide range of commercial clients, utilising high-quality blow moulding machines and silk screen printing methods to offer bespoke branded products, as well as offering clients bottles from its own proprietary moulds. The business has been in operation for over 50 years, and has an established reputation for offering both large-scale production and short runs for an array of industrial, medical, retail, and event requirements. Currently offers its services to circa 100 clients, almost all of which provide ongoing,reliable revenue. The business has cleared the sector’s high barrier for entry by investing in the infrastructure and machinery to facilitate its niche offering. Supplied branded water bottles for prestigious events such as the London Olympics,Tour de France, and the Commonwealth Games. Many long-term relationships with its clients, the longest of which has lasted over 20 years. Second tier management in place that can run the business on a day-to-day basis. Substantial room for growth by investing in marketing and an e-commerce platform, as the business has maintained continued growth with minimal marketing expenditure. YE24 turnover of £1.6m with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £523k. Turnover has increased by 17% between YE23 and YE24. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited.
SPECIALIST PRECISION METAL FABRICATION SUBCONTRACTOR
The business specialises in offering a range of precision metal fabrication solutions, including CNC punching, presswork, and tube bending, alongside welding, laser cutting, and finishing services. Operating on a B2B basis within the East of England, the company supplies organisations across a plethora of sectors, including automotive, public buildings, food and drink, and agriculture. The business is well positioned to facilitate additional growth due to its strong local reputation, extensive in-house capabilities, and its established client network. The company is now being offered for sale to facilitate our client’s lifestyle changes. Our client is open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. YE24 turnover of £904k, with a gross profit of circa £183k. YE23 turnover of £1.1m, with a gross profit of £334k. Shareholder funds in excess of £1m from YE21 to YE24. Operating in a stable market, set to expand at a CAGR of 2.3% through to 2029. Benefits from 18 active clients, all of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Multiple client relationships span more than two decades. Existing internal succession plans in place. ISO 9001 and UKAS accredited. Operates from freehold premises with a market value of £1.2m which can be included in the sale.