ProFM Group Ltd

What ProFM Group Ltd does

ProFM Group Limited is a privately-held UK facilities management provider headquartered in Chorley, with a secondary office in Sandbach, founded circa 1996-1998. The company operates three integrated service lines: Security Services (SIA-licensed manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, concierge, event security, canine units, close protection, and waking watch); Cleaning Services (daily, janitorial, specialist, medical-grade CQC-compliant, washroom, and window cleaning); and Facilities Management (pest control, grounds maintenance, gritting, flood detection, consumables, and business utilities management). It serves 7,000+ premises across 2,500+ locations, with UK-wide coverage organized across eleven regional territories.

The technology stack combines traditional manned security operations with an electronic security offering (NSI Gold-accredited CCTV installation and monitoring, intruder alarms, access control) and a temporary security technology line built around solar-powered mobile CCTV towers, autonomous VPOD intruder alarms, and the ProEyez AI-augmented video analytics system that supports automated threat detection and PPE compliance monitoring. A 24/7 National Operations Centre coordinates monitoring and rapid deployment across all client sites. The company is officially ranked the UK's leading security company by the Security Industry Authority for five consecutive years and sits in the top 1% of ACS-Approved Contractors.

The business model is a sales-led, quote-based professional services operation targeting enterprise and mid-market customers across sectors including construction, healthcare, corporate, retail, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, public sector, energy, and vacant property. Pricing is bespoke and contract-based with multi-year billing cadence; no tiered pricing is publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated entirely through direct sales channels (phone, website quote request, email enquiry) and dedicated account management, with no resellers or distributors. Distribution is exclusively UK-domestic. The company is self-funded with no disclosed external funding rounds, completed the October 2024 acquisition of Sonitech Systems, and recently won a Six Nations Championship security contract in partnership with Virgin Media.

Name

ProFM Group Ltd

Legal name

ProFM Group Limited

Website

https://profmgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ProFM Group is a privately-held UK facilities management provider delivering security, cleaning, and FM services to 7,000+ premises across 2,500+ locations, ranked the UK's #1 security company by the SIA for five consecutive years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chorley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Services: Manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, event security, CCTV monitoring, access control, and fire watch services delivered by SIA-licensed professionals.
2. Cleaning Services: Medical-grade cleaning, daily cleaning, janitorial services, professional floor cleaning, specialist cleaning, washroom services, and window cleaning for various sectors.
3. Facilities Management: Full facilities management packages including commercial, corporate, public sector, healthcare, consumable replenishment, flood detection, gritting, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and pest control.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ProFM Group is a UK facilities management provider delivering integrated Security Services (SIA-licensed manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, event security, canine security, waking watch, close protection, and concierge), Electronic and Temporary Security Technology (CCTV installation, 24/7 monitoring, access control, intruder alarms, solar-powered CCTV towers, VPOD autonomous alarms, and ProEyez AI video detection), Cleaning Services (daily, janitorial, specialist, medical-grade, washroom, and window cleaning), and full Facilities Management packages (pest control, gritting, flood detection, landscaping, consumable replenishment, and business utilities management) tailored to each client's site requirements.

Product overview

ProFM Group is a multidisciplinary facilities management provider offering an integrated portfolio of three core service divisions: Security Services (manned guarding, electronic security including CCTV and access control systems, and temporary security technology), Cleaning Services (from daily janitorial to specialist medical-grade cleaning), and Facilities Management (including pest control, grounds maintenance, utilities management, and emergency response). The company provides a unified service offering rather than modular products, delivering bespoke solutions tailored to individual client requirements across sectors including construction, healthcare, corporate, logistics, and hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SIA-Licensed Manned Security Guards
• Mobile Security Patrols Roving security patrols delivering flexible, scheduled, and random coverage across multiple client sites with GPS-tracked officer location and visible deterrent presence.
• Keyholding and Alarm Response Secure key management combined with rapid alarm response, where ProFM holds client keys, attends activations, and investigates and resolves security incidents on the client's behalf.
• Lock and Unlock Services Scheduled opening and closing of client premises, including locking and unlocking of access points at agreed times, with security officers performing the duty.
• Event Security Specialised security personnel for sporting, corporate, entertainment, and hospitality events, providing crowd management, overnight cover, and venue protection.
• Concierge Security Security officers providing reception, concierge, and access control services, combining customer service with secure visitor management for offices and residential buildings.
• Close Protection Personal security services for individuals requiring bodyguard or executive protection, including VIP and principal protection assignments.
• Canine Security Services
• Waking Watch (Fire Watch) Services Continuous fire safety patrols in buildings with cladding or fire safety defects, delivered by trained fire watch officers to maintain compliance with Fire Safety England Regulations and post-Grenfell requirements.
• CCTV Installation Professional installation of CCTV systems for surveillance and security monitoring on client premises, including system design, fitting, and commissioning.
• CCTV Monitoring (24/7) 24/7/365 monitoring of client CCTV feeds from ProFM's National Operations Centre, with real-time threat identification, audio challenge, and rapid response coordination.
• VPOD Intruder Alarm Systems Autonomous, mains-free temporary intruder alarm system for rapid deployment on construction sites and vacant properties, providing standalone security with remote monitoring.
• CCTV Towers Solar-powered, battery-backed mobile CCTV towers deployable for temporary or semi-permanent surveillance of construction, vacant, and remote sites, with real-time monitoring.
• ProEyez AI Detection AI-powered video analytics for automated threat detection, PPE compliance monitoring, and real-time audio warnings, integrated into mobile CCTV tower deployments.
• Access Control Systems Electronic access control systems including fobs, keycards, and biometrics for managing site entry, integrating with monitored security services.
• Intruder Alarms and Response Permanent intruder alarm system installation integrated with ProFM's keyholding and alarm response service for comprehensive perimeter protection.
• Daily Commercial Cleaning Regular daily cleaning services for commercial, office, and corporate premises, delivered by trained cleaning staff.
• Janitorial Services Comprehensive janitorial and upkeep services for commercial facilities, covering routine maintenance of interior spaces.
• Professional Floor Cleaning Specialised floor care including cleaning, stripping, sealing, polishing, and restoration of hard and resilient floor surfaces in commercial premises.
• Specialist Cleaning Deep cleaning and specialised cleaning services targeted at specific industry requirements, including post-build, end-of-tenancy, and high-touch deep cleans.
• Medical-Grade Cleaning CQC-compliant cleaning services for hospitals, GP surgeries, health centres, and medical practices, meeting medical hygiene and infection control standards.
• Washroom Services Specialised washroom cleaning, sanitisation, and maintenance services for commercial washrooms.
• Window Cleaning Professional window cleaning services for commercial and office buildings, including internal and external glazing.
• Facilities Management Packages Comprehensive bundled facilities management packages for commercial, corporate, public sector, and healthcare premises, integrating multiple services under a single contract.
• Pest Control Professional pest management and control services for commercial premises to prevent and address infestations.
• Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Landscaping, gardening, and exterior grounds maintenance services for commercial premises and estates.
• Gritting and Snow Clearance Winter gritting and snow clearance services for car parks, access roads, and commercial premises during cold weather.
• Flood Detection Early flood warning and detection systems to protect client property from water damage, integrated into facilities management packages.
• Business Utilities Management Management of business electricity, gas, and water utilities, including procurement and account handling, for commercial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% customer retention rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• WanderlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon offsetting partnership with pioneering carbon offsetting company. Part of ProFM's environmental commitments to reduce ecological footprint.
• Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lancashire Constabulary to support crime prevention in the community. ProFM partners with police on community safety initiatives.
• Mental Health CharterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'We're Here' Programme offering mental health support, resources, and counselling. ProFM is a Gold Member of the Mental Health Charter.
• Autism Beaucon: Understanding KindnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable sponsorship of grassroots charity focused on autism and kindness initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mitie Group plc: UK-listed integrated facilities management and security provider offering security guarding, cleaning, and FM services to enterprise and public-sector clients. Direct competitor to ProFM in the UK market with overlapping service lines and a similar enterprise/government client mix.
• OCS Group: UK-headquartered international facilities services group offering cleaning, security, catering, and FM. Closely comparable to ProFM in combining cleaning + security + bundled FM for enterprise and public-sector customers.
• Atalian Servest: UK-focused integrated FM and security provider (part of the Atalian Group). Directly competes with ProFM in cleaning, security, and facilities management for enterprise, retail, and public-sector clients across the UK.
• Corps Security: Established UK security specialist providing manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, and electronic security. Direct competitor to ProFM's security division, particularly in corporate and heritage-sector accounts.
• Bidvest Noonan: UK and Ireland facilities services provider combining cleaning, security, and FM. Closely comparable to ProFM's three-division integrated model and similar mid-market to enterprise client base.
• Kingdom Services Group: UK-based security, cleaning, and FM provider operating nationwide. Directly comparable to ProFM in manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, and commercial cleaning for retail, corporate, and public-sector clients.

Broad incumbents

• G4S / Allied Universal: Global security services and facility services giant (now owned by Allied Universal). Comparable to ProFM in manned guarding, CCTV monitoring, and keyholding, but operates at vastly larger scale and with a global footprint that ProFM lacks.
• Securitas AB: Swedish-listed global security services leader providing manned guarding, mobile patrols, electronic security, and remote monitoring. Direct overlap with ProFM's security service lines, but at a much larger international scale.
• Sodexo SA: Global facilities management, food services, and security provider with significant UK presence. Comparable to ProFM in delivering bundled FM services (cleaning, security, workplace management) to enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Compass Group plc: Global FTSE 100 contract food services and support services group with UK FM and security capabilities. Comparable in the bundled outsourced services category, though it is far larger and more diversified than ProFM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProFMGroup
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• Facebookfacebook.com/ProFMGroupLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/profmgroupltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/profmgroup

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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