What CCE does

CCE (CC Engineering Ltd) is a UK-based managed IT services provider founded in 1984 with a 35-plus year trading history. On October 29, 2019, CCE was acquired by Dataquest UK Ltd and now operates as an independent subsidiary within the Dataquest Group, retaining its own management team led by Managing Director Giles Thorpe and a governing board comprising both Dataquest and CCE management. The company delivers an integrated managed services portfolio spanning IT solutions (support, Microsoft 365, network infrastructure, hardware lifecycle), cloud services (private cloud hosted at Telehouse West, Microsoft Azure, BaaS, DRaaS via Equinix LD4), cybersecurity (MDR, zero trust, email and endpoint security via partners SentinelOne, Mimecast, ESET), communications (hosted telephony, Microsoft Teams, contact centre, call recording), mobile services (IoT, 5G, device management), and managed print services underpinned by Canon Platinum Partner status.

CCE serves more than 5,000 customers across the UK, Europe, and the USA, with named enterprise and mid-market relationships in financial services (HW Fisher, Airmic, Brown & Brown Europe), insurance (Strategic Insurance), construction (Beard Construction, Taylor Wimpey), education (Oaklands College, Engage Education, Victoria Education Centre), healthcare (Knightsbridge Medical Centre, Special People Ltd), hospitality (Pearl Hotel Holdings), manufacturing (Aspen Pumps, Howden Group, SH Pratt), automotive (Nippon Paint Automotive), art (Phillips), and charities (Bromley by Bow Centre, Wimbledon Guild). Office locations span London (24 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4TY headquarters), Bristol (Norman House, Keynsham), and Amsterdam (Gustav Mahlerplein 2), providing national UK field engineering coverage plus a European presence.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in recurring managed services contracts (annual or multi-year, billed monthly), supplemented by hardware/device sales, professional services for implementation projects, and cloud subscriptions (Microsoft 365, Azure). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for complex multi-site deployments, inside sales for mid-market and SMB enquiries, a channel partner program for resellers, and G-Cloud framework access for public sector procurement. With over 87 employees, the company holds ISO 9001, GDPR compliance, and Cyber Essentials credentials, and offers G-Cloud, Copilot Readiness, and Sustainability/ESG solutions alongside its core managed services stack.

Name

CCE

Legal name

CC Engineering Ltd

Website

https://cce.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CCE (CC Engineering Ltd) is a UK-based managed IT services provider operating as an independent subsidiary of Dataquest Group, delivering integrated cloud, cybersecurity, communications, mobile, and print solutions to over 5,000 enterprise and mid-market customers across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed services contracts covering IT support, print management, cloud services, and communications. Contracts are typically annual or multi-year with monthly billing.
2. Hardware and Device Sales: Sale of IT hardware including computers, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals. Includes Device as a Service model with leasing components.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, consultancy, project management, and training services for technology deployments and migrations.
4. Cloud Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to cloud infrastructure, software, and platform services including Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCE (CC Engineering Ltd) operates as a managed IT services provider delivering an integrated portfolio of IT support, cloud infrastructure (private cloud, Azure, BaaS, DRaaS), managed print services, unified communications (hosted telephony, VoIP, contact centre), cybersecurity (MDR, endpoint and email security), mobile services, and business process automation. The company serves over 5,000 customers across the UK, Europe, and the USA through subscription-based recurring managed services contracts combined with hardware sales and professional services.

Product overview

CCE (Dataquest Group Limited) operates as a managed services provider offering an integrated portfolio of IT, cloud, cybersecurity, communications, mobile, and print solutions. The core offerings span IT Solutions (support, Office 365, network infrastructure), Cloud Services (IaaS, Azure, BaaS, DRaaS), Cyber Security (MDR, zero trust), Comms (hosted telephony, Teams, contact centre), Mobile Services (IoT, 5G), and Print Services (MPS, document management). Solutions layer includes Digital Workplace, Managed Services, Unified Communications, Cyber Essentials, Digital Transformation, Compliance, and G-Cloud services. As a Microsoft Partner and Canon Platinum Partner, the company delivers integrated technology implementations across UK and European markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Solutions Comprehensive IT support and solutions including support and IT resource, Microsoft Office 365, consultancy and design, device as a service and lifecycle, network infrastructure, and hardware break fix services for business customers.
• Cloud Services Cloud offerings including subscriptions, private cloud (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud, BaaS (Backup as a Service), and DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service) for business customers.
• Cyber Security Security services including cyber security audit, awareness and training, email security, endpoint and network security, zero trust policies, and managed detection and response (MDR) for business customers.
• Comms (Communications) Communication solutions including hosted telephony, Microsoft Teams, contact centre, call recording, connectivity, and PSTN switch off services for business customers.
• Mobile Services Mobile solutions including SIM only contracts, mobile recording, IoT, 5G broadband, handset and tablets, and device management and security for business customers.
• Print Services Managed print services including printers and MFPs, print management and analytics, document management, professional print, print services and support, and eco-friendly printing for business customers.
• Managed Services Comprehensive managed services providing ongoing IT management, monitoring, and support for business technology infrastructure as a single integrated solution.
• Unified Communications Integrated communications solution bringing together telephony, messaging, video conferencing, and collaboration tools for business customers.
• Digital Workplace Integrated digital workplace solution covering unified endpoint management, collaboration and productivity tools, cybersecurity stack, cloud file access and backup, and IT support and service desk for business customers.
• G-Cloud Services Government Cloud services providing procurement access to managed IT, cloud, and communications services through the UK G-Cloud framework for public sector organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced print volume by 5,000+ unnecessary prints in 6 months for Victoria Education Centre
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CanoncoreTechnology or Integration · 28 April 2020Canon Platinum Partner status - the highest level of partner recognition. Demonstrates solution-centric business framework, strong growth, exceptional service, and in-house certified staff. Provides access to collaborative business planning, advanced tools, and comprehensive Canon hardware and software portfolio including document management solutions.
• Ridgemill Business Systems LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2020Acquisition completed January 22, 2020. Ridgemill has provided services to companies and schools across the South West for over 30 years. Continues to operate as an independent subsidiary extending Dataquest's coverage in the South West region.
• CC Engineering Ltd (CCE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2019Acquisition completed October 29, 2019. CCE is a well-established IT services company with a 35-year trading history. The acquisition extends Dataquest's capabilities in managed cloud, IT services, unified communications, managed print, and business process automation. CCE operates as an independent subsidiary with a governing board.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft Partner providing Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, and related cloud solutions. Enables delivery of Microsoft-centric managed services and Copilot readiness assessments.
• Telehouse WestcoreTechnology or IntegrationData centre hosting provider for Dataquest's private cloud infrastructure. Located in London Docklands, carrier neutral with multiple points of presence ensuring low latency and diverse connectivity. Holds ISO27001, PCI-DSS, SOC certifications.
• Equinix LD4coreTechnology or IntegrationSecondary data centre for backup and disaster recovery replication. Located in Slough for geographical separation from primary Telehouse West facility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cceuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cce_2

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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