What PHSC does

PHSC plc is an AIM-listed UK provider of health, safety, and security services organised across three operating divisions — Safety (occupational health and safety, food safety, legionella, statutory equipment examination, accredited training), Systems (ISO management systems consultancy across ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 27001, and 13485), and Security (CCTV, footfall counting, security tagging and labelling, product protection). The group delivers its services through six wholly-owned subsidiaries: Personnel Health & Safety Consultants Ltd, RSA Environmental Health, In-House Safety Ltd, Inspection Services (UK) Ltd, Quality Leisure Management Ltd (QLM), QCS International Ltd (UKAS-accredited, ISO focus), and B2BSG Solutions (formerly B2B Links and SG Systems). UKAS accreditation for QCS International and an MHRA-registered UK Responsible Person service for medical devices form the core regulatory-privileged positions.

The technology footprint is primarily service-delivery tooling rather than proprietary software: sensor-based footfall counting with smart displays, CCTV surveillance systems, and electronic security tagging using acoustic magnetic (AM) and radio frequency (RF) technologies. The recent (May 2026) PHSC Academy platform unifies the group's training catalogue — IOSH, CQI/IRCA accredited ISO courses, CIMSPA-endorsed leisure safety, and Ofqual first aid qualifications — delivered through classroom, e-learning, and remote formats. QCS International holds 32 years of continuous ISO 9001 certification from BSI, evidencing long-tenured quality management.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional services fees (consultancy, training, inspection) and to a lesser extent hardware sales through B2BSG, with pricing provided on a custom quote basis tied to scope and sector. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct engagement through the subsidiary network, with UK-wide coverage plus limited global delivery through QCS International. Verticals served include education, sports and leisure, food manufacture, social housing, healthcare, renewable energy, commercial, manufacturing, and retail security. FY2026 revenue was £3.30m against a £0.14m loss before EBITDA, and ownership is concentrated with insiders holding approximately 40.5% of issued share capital.

Name

PHSC

Legal name

PHSC plc

Website

https://phsc.plc.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PHSC plc is an AIM-listed UK provider of health, safety, security consultancy, ISO management systems certification, and accredited training. Operating through six wholly-owned subsidiaries across Safety, Systems, and Security divisions, the group serves UK public and private sector organisations with multi-sector compliance expertise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aylesford

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. Health & Safety Consultancy: The Safety Division provides comprehensive health and safety consultancy services through subsidiaries including Personnel Health & Safety Consultants Ltd, RSA Environmental Health, and In-House Safety. Services include risk assessments, audits, safety advisor services, and sector-specific compliance support.
2. Training Services: Accredited and bespoke training delivered through multiple formats including classroom sessions, e-learning, and remote learning via Teams or Zoom. Training covers IOSH courses, first aid, ISO management systems, and sector-specific programmes.
3. Inspection & Examination Services: Statutory and non-statutory examination and inspection services for work equipment, lifting equipment, and plant through Inspection Services (UK) Ltd. Includes PUWER compliance examinations.
4. ISO Management Systems Consultancy: Systems Division led by QCS International provides consultancy and training for ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485. Services include gap analysis, system design, implementation, and certification support.
5. Security Solutions: Security Division through B2BSG provides CCTV systems, security tagging, security labels, footfall counting, and product protection services. Includes equipment supply, installation, and ongoing monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PHSC plc provides health, safety, security and ISO management system consultancy, training and certification support through three operating divisions: Safety (health and safety consultancy), Systems (quality assurance and ISO certification), and Security (CCTV and access control installations). In 2020 the group expanded into compliance training via the PHSC Academy, delivering accredited courses in food hygiene, first aid and fire safety to UK organisations.

Product overview

PHSC plc is a UK-based risk management group offering integrated health, safety, and security services through three divisions: Safety, Systems, and Security. The Safety Division provides consultancy and training across health & safety, food safety, legionella & occupational hygiene, and statutory equipment examination through subsidiaries including Personnel Health & Safety Consultants Ltd, RSA Environmental Health, In-House Safety, Inspection Services (UK) Ltd, and Quality Leisure Management Ltd. The Systems Division offers ISO management system consultancy and training for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485 through QCS International. The Security Division provides CCTV, footfall counting, product protection, security labels, and security tagging solutions through B2BSG Solutions. PHSC Academy serves as the unified training platform consolidating accredited courses across the Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PHSC Academy: Training academy bringing together the training capability of the PHSC Group, offering public and in-house courses across safety, ISO management systems, food safety, leisure and compliance.

Products and services

• PHSC Academy (compliance training courses) A training academy delivering accredited courses in food hygiene, first aid, fire safety and other compliance subjects to UK businesses and individuals, operated through Phsc Secure Training Limited.
• ISO Management Systems Certification Support Consultancy support for organisations implementing and maintaining ISO management systems, leveraging more than 32 years of certification experience across quality and information security standards.
• Health and Safety Consultancy Outsourced health and safety advisory services provided through the PHSC Safety division to UK commercial organisations needing compliance support.
• Physical Security Installations (CCTV and Access Control) Design, installation and maintenance of CCTV, access control and related physical security systems for commercial premises, delivered by the PHSC Security division.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32 years of continuous ISO 9001 certification achieved by QCS International
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IIRSM (International Institute of Risk & Safety Management)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025PHSC plc has joined IIRSM as a partner to strengthen professional standards and advance integrated risk management. The partnership provides a platform for PHSC to engage with a community of professionals shaping the future of risk, safety and compliance. PHSC is offering IIRSM members a free personalised ISO journey roadmap voucher as part of the partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WorkNest (formerly Ellis Whittam): UK H&S, HR, and employment law services firm serving schools, academies, and SMEs. Closely comparable to PHSC's In-House Safety and QLM subsidiaries, particularly in the education and leisure verticals.
• Citation Group: UK-based health & safety, HR, and compliance consultancy serving SMEs. Direct competitor to PHSC's Safety Division in core H&S advisory, training, and ISO support with similar mid-market positioning and recurring managed-service contracts.
• RSK Group: UK-based environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy with extensive ISO certification, EHS advisory, and inspection services. Directly overlaps with PHSC's Safety, Systems, and Inspection Services divisions.
• Alcumus Group: UK provider of H&S, ESG, and compliance software plus consultancy. Directly comparable to PHSC's integrated offering and notably a former employer of PHSC's CEO Nikki Porter, suggesting strong product/market adjacency.
• Shield Safety Group: UK food safety, fire safety, and H&S specialist consultancy. Directly comparable to PHSC's RSA Environmental Health and QLM subsidiaries in food safety, hospitality, and leisure compliance.
• Citation ISO (formerly QMS International): UK-focused ISO consultancy and certification body. Closely comparable to PHSC's QCS International subsidiary across ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001 implementation support.

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: World's largest TIC company providing ISO certification, environmental testing, and H&S services. Broad incumbent comparable to PHSC's ISO consultancy and inspection services at global scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) leader offering ISO certification, H&S consulting, and training across all sectors. Overlaps with PHSC's Systems and Safety divisions but at vastly larger scale.
• BSI Group: Global standards body and ISO certification/consultancy giant. PHSC's QCS International is BSI-certified, and BSI is a former employer of PHSC's CEO; BSI operates at much larger scale across all ISO standards PHSC services.

Emerging players

• Riskex Ltd: UK health & safety SaaS and consultancy firm. Directly comparable to PHSC's Safety Division in mid-market H&S advisory and training, and a former employer of PHSC's CEO.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A10 records

Investments

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