Leonard Curtis are seeking parties interested in purchasing a leading provider of turnkey solutions on either a group or individual company basis.
Overview:
- Following a strategic review of a long established multi-disciplined group, an opportunity exists to acquire up to three individual companies, who are no longer required for the current preferred strategy. The businesses operate in Facilities Management and Cleaning, Commercial Fit Out Contracting, and IT Support and Software Development.
- Offers may be submitted for all/each of the companies in the group. A concise commercial and financial summary for each entity is provided below.
- Additional information will be made available upon receipt of a signed non-disclosure agreement.
Key business features:
- Founded in North West England over 150 years ago, the group now operates on a nationwide basis and employs over 290 staff.
- Provides a comprehensive suite of services to both commercial and private clients. Core activities include removals, project management, and installation services, supported by additional group companies providing fit-out and refurbishment, IT solutions, installation, and facilities management.
Offers:
- Indicative offers must be submitted by 12pm on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
- Completion is anticipated in December 2025.
- We reserve the right to close the bidding process early or extend the deadline without liability or advance notice.
- All interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
- Proof of funding will be required.
Company overview:
Company A – Facilities Management
- Incorporated in 2023.
- Provides facilities management services, with a particular focus on specialised cleaning for commercial properties and schools across England.
- Employees – 90.
- Head office in Knutsford.
- Portfolio includes both public sector and private sector clients, generally operating on 3–5 year contracts alongside ad-hoc projects for large multinational clients.
- Year ended March 2025: Turnover £2.1m; Net profit £0.3m.
- Forecasting turnover of £3.6m and net profit of £0.8m in the current financial year.
Company B – Commercial Fit Out Contractor (public and private sector)
- Incorporated in 2023.
- Provides fit-out, refurbishment and construction services across a range of properties including commercial and industrial buildings, leisure and hospitality venues, and science and healthcare facilities.
- Maintains a national presence and serves several high-profile public and private sector clients including the Department for Work & Pensions, the BBC, BT, EDF Energy and Liverpool FC.
- Employees – 18.
- Year ended March 2025: Turnover £11.8m; Net loss £1.4m.
- Forecasts for current financial year - turnover £16.0m and net profit of £0.9 million.
Company C – IT Support and Software Development
- Incorporated in 2024.
- Services include the provision of innovative AI tools and high-speed web hosting services, cyber security solutions, and consultancy services focused on driving process improvements and business growth.
- Partnered with Zoho to deliver an academy programme focused on building digital skills for college and university students.
- Employees – 9.
- Based in Wigan and Manchester.
- Year ended March 2025: Turnover £1.1m; net profit of £0.3m.
If you would like further information on this opportunity, then please contact:
Contact details:
Steven Eyre
Leonard Curtis
Riverside House
Irwell St
Manchester
M3 5EN
Tel: 0161 8319999
Email: steven.eyre@leonardcurtis.co.uk