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A Veteran founded SME offering a range of solutions to enhance and augment capabilities. Whether its an on-site team to collaboratively deliver work packages or an external design house to outsource to, we support our customers with efficient outcome-based solutions across the whole product lifecycle.
With a nationwide footprint and two operational locations, the firm is a work package solutions provider, specialising in the engineering sector. It has positioned itself as a leader in the transition from labour-based engagements to outcome-based services, with its SoW model recognised as the industry gold standard.
The company's core business activities encompass three main service lines: Capability Uplift, Embedded Outsourcing, and Traditional Outsourcing. These services are delivered through various engagement models, including Time & Materials (T&M) and Statement of Work (SoW) arrangements, while ensuring strict IR35 compliance.
The firm has secured positions on the Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) of several major contractors as well as key frameworks, enabling it to bid on high-value contracts and pathing the way for future growth.
Key investment highlights include:
Client base and potential:
Purchasers would be gaining a place on the PSLs of numerous major defence contractors, as well as key frameworks such as Aurora, SME Unite and HM Government G-Cloud Supplier framework.
Uniqueness:
The firm distinguishes itself from competitors by leveraging a blended approach of traditional consultancies and recruitment agencies, harnessed by core project management to define and deliver work packages with improved time, quality and cost performance to that of the competition.
Veteran-founded SME:
As a veteran-founded SME, the firm aligns with Ministry of Defence procurement strategies, making it an attractive partner for prime contractors aiming to meet SME and veteran-owned business spending targets.
Financial profile and outlook
The firm has driven phenomenal revenue growth since its establishment, from a turnover of £650,000 in 2021 to just shy of £7 million in 2024.
The firm has maintained strong profit margins, with an average gross profit margin of 28% and an average net profit margin of 12%. The shareholders recognise an opportunity to increase profitability through an accelerated transition to work package delivery with increased margins.
The company projects revenues of £14.8m in 2025, with an adjusted EBITDA of £2.8m, and revenues of £18.9m in 2026, with an adjusted EBITDA of £3.86m. Growth will be driven by the IR35 legislative changes and skills shortages, geographic expansion and industry diversification, and substantial investment of ~£960k across hiring, facilities and sales/marketing.
Highlights -
Deep industry expertise in projects, product development lifecycles, and IR35 regulations;
Presence on the PSLs of several major contractors, and several key frameworks;
Market differentiation with an innovative service model, leveraging our associate community to deliver efficient work package solutions;
Experienced leadership, key full-time employees across project management and recruitment, and a robust network of specialised contractors;
Tremendous growth potential, driven by industry diversification, IR35 legislative changes, and substantial investment in hiring, marketing/sales, and opening two additional operational locations.
Opportunities -
With all the hallmarks of a £100m consultancy, the firm is set for tremendous growth over the next few years, fuelled by industry diversification, IR35 legislative changes, and substantial investment in hiring, marketing/sales, and two additional operational locations.
Financial Profile
Turnover IRO - £6.9m in 2024.
Projected turnover IRO- £14.8m in 2025 and £18.9m in 2026.
• 100% share capital.
• Interested parties will be required to sign an NDA.
