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Suppliers of bottled gas
The companies supply an array of gases to suit various applications, with the group’s offering comprising all types of argon, oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, refrigerant gases, propane and butane. An on-site filling plant enables the group to fill customers’ canisters with high-quality gas. This, combined with the companies’ personable approach and competitive pricing, has allowed the businesses to retain long-standing, lucrative customer relationships. Our clients are now offering the group for sale to facilitate the director’s retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Serves approximately 2,600 active customers across numerous industries, including fabrication, hospitality and demolition. - Benefits from a consistent stream of new customers and provides quotes to prospective customers on a regular basis. - Some customers have been in place for over 20 years. - Second-tier managers capable of absorbing some of the director’s responsibilities, post-sale. - Operates from a large leasehold site that is ideally situated close to key transport links throughout the group’s operational area. Financial Highlights - Combined YE23 turnover of £1.3m, with an EBITDA of £308k. - All customers generate repeat business, and circa 90% of the group’s overall income derives from existing relationships. - 20% of turnover secured through three-year contracts with hospitality customers.
Suppliers of used and surplus building management controls
The company specialises in supplying pre-used, refurbished, and surplus components for building management systems, offering cost-effective and sustainable alternatives to new equipment from leading manufacturers. By providing hard-to-source and obsolete parts, the business supports operational continuity and reduces waste. Served over 710 customers over the past few years, including large companies, SMEs, and self-employed businesses. Benefits from a consistent flow of new customers, as well providing repeat business to circa 10% of its customer base. Has a foothold in Europe, which could be expanded upon. Stock many well-known brands, such as Honeywell, Siemens, Cylon and Satchwell Controls. Does not operate from a fixed location, presenting a flexible opportunity. YE24 turnover of circa £402k, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £268k. Operating profit exceeding 30% in YE24. Our client is offering the business for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited.
Sustainable and Ethical Commercial Cleaning Company That Offers Digitally Managed Cleaning Services.
The company is a sustainable and ethical commercial cleaning company that offers digitally managed cleaning services with a strong focus on superior customer service and supplementary workplace well-being services. The business has a unique competitive advantage which stems from its holistic use of technology facilitating efficient staff and job management recruitment customer acquisition and data management.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
A multi award winning business that creates high-quality, sustainable homes that enhance peoples well-being and protects the planet, making a profit in a responsible way. The business offers a range of bespoke solutions including retrofit and refurbishment, timber frame panel systems, and renewable energy systems. The company operates on a nationwide B2B basis, with a particular focus on the Midlands, providing its services to local Government, social housing providers. private developers and Tier 1 contractors. The business is ideally placed to achieve rapid growth due to its bespoke service offering, experience and reputation, and plethora of accreditations, demonstrating its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company is being offered for sale to facilitate growth under the impetus of new ownership. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover of circa £2.9m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £464k in YE24. Increase in turnover of 59% between YE22 and YE24. Shareholder funds of circa £740k in YE24. Operating within a promising market, which is set to expand at a CAGR of 8.9% through to 2031. Benefits from several active clients from both the public and private sectors, many of which have provided repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Accredited by CHAS, CATG, MCS, PEFC, STA, Constructionline, Gas Safe Register, Green Deal, Trustmark, and BOPAS. Relationships with multiple clients span since the business’s inception. Operates from leasehold premises.
Swimming Pool Equipment Manufacturer and Retailer
Overview The company specialises in the manufacture of swimming pool covers and the retail of swimming pool equipment, via two e-commerce websites, supplying direct to the end user. Operating for over 20 years, the business has developed an extensive customer base and strong relationships with key suppliers and premium brands. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Sources products from across the globe, with high amounts of stock. - Utilises its own in-house machinery, enabling efficient delivery times and competitive prices. - Can provide swimming pool covers tailored to customer requirements. - Has a database of over 40,000 customers. - Recently secured a price reduction from its primary chemical supplier. - Could easily be absorbed into another, similar business, increasing an acquirer’s product portfolio and customer base. - Operates from leasehold premises, featuring warehouse and office space alongside manufacturing facilities. Financial Highlights - YE24 turnover in excess of £1.5m. - Adjusted EBITDA of £208k achieved within the same year. - Average gross profit margin of 34% between YE20 and YE24.
TAILORED RECRUITMENT AND HR SERVICE PROVIDER
The business specialises in delivering tailored and flexible recruitment services, providing both temporary and permanent staffing, and HR assistance. The business is ideally placed to facilitate further growth due to its excellent reputation and established client base. Our client is now offering the company for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited. YE24 turnover of £2.1m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £152k. Operating within a stable UK market, which is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 3.6% through to 2030. Established for 10 years. Operates on a B2B and B2C basis across North West England, supplying organisations across many industries, including warehousing, construction, technical, HR, manufacturing, and technical, as well as individuals. Large client network with high levels of retention. Operates from leasehold premises.
Tech accessories manufacturer and distributor
Operating internationally The company supplies branded and own-brand accessories for smartphones, tablets and other devices, including chargers, cables, cases and screen protectors. Through its long-term distribution agreements and partnerships, many of which are exclusive, the business works with retailers, franchises, B2B solutions providers, and e-commerce retailers throughout the UK and overseas. As many customers have their own distribution networks, the company’s products are ultimately used by well-known entities across key industries. The business has been operating for over a decade and has achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate lifestyle changes and continued company growth. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Extensive stock includes over 3,000 product lines from market-leading brands, as well as the business’s in-house-developed own brand. - Approved vendor and distributor for numerous prominent brands and customers. - Access to brands and factories in the Far East that allow for sourcing and product requirements to be efficiently met within customers’ budgets. - Robust automated operations streamline all functions, from ordering and stock management to accounting. - Optimised e-commerce platform has over 600 customer accounts and high conversion rates. - Operates from 9,000 sq ft, ideally located warehouse, office and showroom premises in South East England. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE24 turnover of £2.5m, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £220k. - Numerous opportunities in the pipeline, including the potential to supply its products to more retailers operating multi-store portfolios throughout the UK. - Receives reliable rental income from a warehouse that is leased to a third party; this site can be included in the sale on a freehold basis.
Technical IT Equipment Courier - UK-Based
The company is a technical courier providing an end-to-end service for photocopier and IT equipment logistics across the UK. With a wealth of in-house expertise, the company offers a comprehensive service for both dealerships and clients, including collecting and delivering products to the site, unboxing, recycling packaging, setting up equipment, and connecting it to the network Operating within a niche sector, the company has built secure, repeat client relationships and strong associations with equipment dealers. Our client is now offering the company for sale to facilitate partial retirement plans. Key Highlights - Many clients have utilised the company’s services for the entire time that it has been in operation. - Approximately 60 active clients that provide repeat revenue, with 20% of those providing weekly business. - Has built a strong reputation within a niche market and a network of industry contacts. - Operates from shareholder-owned premises that have been refurbished to a high standard and can be included in the sale. - Investing in additional vans and hiring more staff would enable the company to undertake larger volume works from bigger dealerships. Financial Highlights - Management figures show a turnover of circa £900k achieved in YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £81k. - Premises hold an approximate market value of £600k.
Telecommunications System Integrator for the Petrochemical Sector - UK-Based
The company is a telecommunication system integrator specialising in the petrochemical industry. Many projects have included public address and intercom and emergency notification systems, as well as CCTV, radio systems, and data networks. Having developed an in-depth knowledge regarding the petrochemical industry and systems deployed in hazardous areas, the company has been awarded contracts from multiple engineering houses for the supply of equipment and services. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Has been successful in obtaining prequalification for a role in a very large project valued up to £50m. - Achieves excellent rates of return on services and the supply of systems. - Operating for over two and a half decades. - Core client is one of the world’s largest international oil refineries, with which the company has had an ongoing services contract in place for 25 consecutive years. - Has undertaken projects for a number of blue-chip and prestigious engineering projects throughout its time in operation. - Operates from shareholder-owned premises that can be included by way of separate negotiation. Financial Highlights - Turnover of £315k achieved in YE25, with a forecast turnover of £425k for YE26.
Temporary and Permanent recruitment agency
Based in North East England The company offers temporary and permanent staffing placements for the social care industry and public sector. Testament to the quality of its services, the business has been awarded for its adaptability and growth in response to market changes and challenges. In addition, the company is a member of APSCo and achieved Cyber Essentials accreditation. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate lifestyle changes and pursue other interests. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £1.4m in YE25, with an EBITDA of £67k. Turnover has increased by 46% between YE22 and YE25. The company saw a decline in EBITDA at YE23 due to prior recruitment efforts aimed at facilitating growth; this has since stabilised. Serves 27 clients, including local authorities, housing associations, and care homes. Clients are retained through contracts, providing stable recurring revenue. Has built an extensive database comprising over 180 experienced candidates. Is an approved staffing supplier for local authorities through NEPO. Appointed to the Crown Commercial Services framework, enabling it to work with NHS hospitals. Two employees possess the required skills and knowledge to manage daily operations and assist with business growth.
Temporary nursing recruitment agency
The company works closely with clients to place general and specialist nursing personnel in private and NHS settings, including high-dependency nurses, midwives, doctors, healthcare assistants, and community nurses. The business’s 24-hour service enables it to effectively meet planned and last-minute requests. The compliance operations are in accordance with national framework standards and NHS guidelines, assuring clients that all candidates have undergone a stringent vetting process before their first shifts. The company is listed on two key Government frameworks, facilitating the procurement of lucrative contracts with UK-wide healthcare organisations. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate the managing director’s other, unrelated endeavours. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Listed as a preferred supplier with numerous healthcare organisations throughout the UK. - Accredited by the REC and APSCo. - Clients include NHS Trusts, NHS partnerships, and private healthcare facilities such as care homes and hospitals. - Supplies personnel to over 20 sites per week. - Two employees in place who have been identified as capable of taking on greater responsibility within the business. - Operates from leasehold premises; however, the business will shift to a fully remote operation upon completion of the current agreement. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of £3.3m. - All clients generate reliable income due to their ongoing and changeable staffing requirements. By operating on an uncapped-rate basis, the company secures higher margins per placement. - Strong pipeline of contracts awaiting tender decisions, including two key mental health services providers that operate a total of 150+ sites, as well as key frameworks that are expected to generate a steady stream of UK-wide projects.
Temporary Recruitment Company Specialising in the Social and Healthcare Sectors
The company is a leading independent recruitment company that specialises in providing temporary vacancies within the social care industrial commercial local authority and public sectors. With over a decade of combined professional experience the company prides themselves on providing a high-quality service to prospective employees and employers alike 24 hours a day 7 days per week. The company has been awarded preferred status by several of their master vendors granting them exclusive priority access to numerous vacancies these relationships have been solidified through recurring revenue contracts. Clients trust the company to meet all their staffing needs due to their ability to provide highly qualified candidates who are perfectly suited for the role even at short notice.
Tendering Service and Independent Advice Regarding Vending and Drinking Water Services
The company is a an independent B2B consultancy and effectively a franchisor, specialising in providing expert advice and a free tendering service. This enables their clients to choose the most appropriate and cost-effective equipment supplier and service provider for their vending and drinking water requirements. The company’s clients are medium and large organisations within many sectors across the UK. The business is now being offered for sale to facilitate the shareholders’ retirement plans and realise the true potential of the business (current owners have been semi-retired for many years). The company benefits from a business model that operates with very low costs. Our clients are open to all types of structured deals, subject to terms. Offers invited for this somewhat unique organisation approaching the end of its second decade in business. Key Highlights - Excluding clients that generate a one-off income, the company has 86 active clients in place across more than 600 locations, all of which provide repeat business, with the longest relationship spanning 15 years. - Vast number of sectors covered provides protection against a downturn in any individual sector. - Strong, experienced workforce in place, including six franchisees who operate their own businesses independently of the parent company directors, requiring minimal oversight and at minimal cost to the company. No salary or expenses (cars, travel, etc) are paid to the franchisees. - Fully relocatable opportunity. Would benefit from recruiting a salesperson, account manager, and more franchisees. Alternatively, a new owner could change the business model, such that the new owners may consider an in-house employed team to develop the client base and retain 100% of the sales revenue, rather than 55% being retained by a franchisee. Financial Highlights - Turnover of circa £330k in YE24 with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £200k. - Expected increase in turnover of 75% between YE20 and YE25.
Trade Supplier of Home and Garden Planters
Offered for sale is a highly reputable company specialising in the sourcing, designing, importing, and supply of a wide range of planters, hanging baskets, and containers. The business distinguishes itself by maintaining high stock levels to enable quick order fulfilment, and offering customers the option for bespoke, tailor-made designs. Catering to a diverse customer base, which includes leading growers, garden centres, and retail chains, the business plays a significant role in the horticulture supply chain. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate retirement plans and to focus on other, unrelated business interests. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Provides its products to garden centres, mail order companies, distributors, retailers, and television shopping networks. - Benefits from circa 110 active customers, all of which provide reliable streams of ongoing revenue. - Proficient and knowledgeable employees in place lead by an experienced second-tier management team, with minimal oversight from current shareholders. - Operates from leasehold premises comprising warehouses, an office, and a showroom. - Utilises new production methods and innovative recycling techniques to promote sustainability. Financial Highlights - YE23 turnover in excess of £1m. - Gross profit of £323k achieved within the same year. - Forecasted accounts for YE24 indicate consistent turnover. - Average gross profit margin of 33% between 2020 and 2023.
Traditional Family Run Funeral Directors
Company overview The traditional family run funeral directors was established over 80 years ago and provides a professional, personal service to local communities. The Company provides a range of funerals at different levels of affordability; a range of services; transportation; and floral tributes. The Company has grown steadily in recent years and generated EBITDA of c.£250k in 2021. Location The Company is based in Northern England, operating from three locations. Covid-19 update The Company did not see any significant change to operations as a result of the CV-19 shutdown with the level of funerals increasing modestly throughout 2020 and 2021. Financials The historical results of the Company have demonstrated steady revenues and profits in recent years with negligible effects on funeral numbers from the COVID shutdown. Performance is expected to continue with the Company in its current position. Reason for sale & timetable The Vendors are at an age where they are looking to retire and hand over the Company to a new owner to carry on supporting the local community with the welcoming, compassionate services. They are happy to offer a suitable handover and support to ensure a smooth transition and to continue the heritage, legacy, and quality.
Traditional sweet manufacturer with renowned heritage
The business is a family-run, traditional sweet manufacturer based in Yorkshire, with a legacy of producing high-quality boiled sweets, sherbets, and sugar crystals. Operating since its founding over 100 years ago the business continues to uphold the values and techniques of its founders by using only the finest ingredients, resulting in confectionery products rich in flavour. The company’s brands are well-established in the market, and the business maintains strong relationships with a range of specialist retailers, wholesalers, and other distribution partners. The business’ commitment to exceptional customer service is evident and the focus on quality and service has earned the business a loyal and recurring client base, making it a highly attractive acquisition opportunity for those looking to enter or expand in the premium confectionery market. Key strengths: - Long-established family business with rich heritage - Specialises in traditional confectionery using premium ingredients - Strong portfolio of well-recognised brands - Loyal client base, including wholesalers, retailers, and cash and carry outlets - Exceptional customer service
Training Provider of Leading Health and Fitness Programmes
Offered for sale is a national sport, health, and educational services provider working in the sports and leisure sector to improve the health, wellbeing, and employability skills of individuals across the UK. Operating for over 15 years, the company has designed and delivered a multitude of diverse and award-winning programmes. Alongside this, the business has developed a franchising model, providing a new buyer with a tried and tested model for geographical growth. Our client is now offering the business for sale to focus on other, unrelated business interests. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Programmes are industry leading, designed to support individuals of all ages, abilities, and education levels. - Secures the majority of contracts across the public health, social care, and education sector. - Operates a number of community-based projects with selected partners, working collaboratively with charities, schools, and community groups. - Currently serves circa 100 active clients, 90% of which provide reliable streams of ongoing revenue. - Has a nationwide reach, with nine regional hubs across the UK, and plans to open additional hubs in Scotland and Wales. - Experienced and dedicated workforce in place, led by a highly knowledgeable senior management team. - Offered as a fully relocatable opportunity. Financial Highlights - YE24 turnover of £1.1m. - Adjusted EBIT of £133k achieved within the same year.
Training provider specialising in mandatory qualifications for the electrical and trade industries offering a wide range of courses
A prominent UK-based training provider specialising in mandatory qualifications for the electrical and trade industries offers a comprehensive range of City & Guilds and BPEC-accredited courses. The company also provides End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprentices in various trades. The company is set apart by its flexibility in offering both midweek and weekend courses to accommodate working students and is currently expanding its portfolio to include new assessments.
Transport Planning and Highway Engineering Consultancy
Specialist consultancy with a core business including Transport Planning, Transport Assessments and Statements, Layout Design, Master Planning and Vehicle Tracking, Traffic Regulation Orders, Local Authority Works, Highway Detailed Design, Legal Agreements, operational and Management Reports and Expert Witness service. The company clients range from global multi national corporations to small local operators. The company works in both public and private sectors. The company employs 21 staff including the founders, who are mainly passive in the business and wish to retire.
Transporter of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid products, based in the North of England
Project Tank represents an opportunity to acquire 100% of the share capital of an independent liquid haulage business based in the north of England. • The business provides collection and delivery of hazardous and non hazardous chemicals and fluids, including but not limited to fuel, oil, acids and waste. • The Company has long-standing relationships with its customers, that include large fuel and oil suppliers, as well as chemical manufacturers. • The Company has 17 employees excluding shareholders, with ADR and PDP trained drivers. • The Company has a quality fleet of tractors and tankers, maintained at its in-house facility. • There is strong demand for the Company’s services and potential to grow. • The shareholders would like to realise the value in the business to enable them to retire and are happy to remain for a handover period