Pagabo Group

Name

Pagabo Group

Legal name

Pagabo Group Limited

Website

https://pagabogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Procurement

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Procurement & Contracting (BPAIAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sourcing Support & RFx Administration (RFI/RFP/RFQ) (BPAAAJAC), Contract Administration Support (PO/Contract Compliance) (BPAAAJAE), Procurement Platforms, Catalogs & Contract Purchasing (Co-ops, GPOs, eProcurement) (EDAEAIAO), Compliance, Risk & Supplier Due Diligence (KYC/ESG/Sanctions) (BPAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Public sector procurement
• Construction framework agreements
• Contract management software
• Social value measurement
• Built environment compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Framework Management Services: Pagabo generates revenue through managing procurement frameworks for public sector clients. Fees are charged when project delivery commences, with pricing agreed at framework establishment and call-off stages. The company also returns a percentage of usage income to contracting authorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pagabo Group operates procurement framework agreements for UK public sector construction projects, enabling compliant procurement via direct award or further competition processes. The company manages 20+ frameworks spanning Major Works, Medium Works, Professional Services, Refit & Refurbishment, Developer Led, Civils & Infrastructure, M&E, and Academy Services, supported by proprietary software platforms Sypro (contract management) and Loop (social value measurement). Revenue is generated through service fees charged at project delivery commencement, with pricing agreed at framework establishment and call-off stages.

Product overview

Pagabo Group is a Hull-based procurement and technology business operating a platform-plus-services model across the built environment. The Group encompasses three core product units: Pagabo (construction procurement frameworks enabling public sector clients to procure £2bn+ in capital projects), Sypro (contract management software for compliance and dispute reduction), and Loop (social value measurement platform). The portfolio includes multiple specialist frameworks (Major Works, Medium Works, Professional Services at £780m, Refit & Refurbishment at £1bn, M&E at £545m, Developer Led, Academy Services at £90m) serving education, healthcare, local government, and construction sectors. The Group also maintains Risk Manager (education/care risk management) and the National Social Value Standard as sub-brands. The company rebranded from The 55 Group to Pagabo Group in 2024 and achieved B Corp certification in January 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pagabo Procurement Platform Procurement platform providing 20+ construction frameworks for UK public sector clients, enabling compliant and effective procurement of works, goods and services via direct award or further competition processes. The core procurement platform supporting around £2 billion in capital delivery projects annually.
• Pagabo+ Enhanced procurement offering building on the core Pagabo platform with additional features and capabilities for public sector procurement, extending the core procurement framework suite.
• Sypro Contract Manager Cloud-based contract management software for construction projects that helps reduce disputes through guided contract administration, NEC ECC checklist functionality, contract setup mirroring client requirements, and audit trails. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified. Available to contractors and consultants on framework projects.
• Loop Social Value Platform Social value measurement platform enabling organisations to monetise, forecast, monitor and report on social value generated through projects. Uses the National Social Value Standard measurement framework. Free access provided to all framework users and ecosystem members.
• Risk Manager Risk management software for the education sector (multi-academy trusts) and care sector, enabling compliance tracking, risk register management, and risk assessment workflows.
• National Social Value Standard Standardised measurement framework for social value created by Loop, providing consistent methodology for quantifying and reporting social impact across projects.
• Professional Services Framework Consultant framework for construction and premises professional services, valued at £780m for UK and £27m for Scotland, with 23 service-specific slots across four years.
• Major Works Framework Framework for large-scale construction works procurement supporting projects such as schools, hospitals, and major infrastructure developments.
• Medium Works Framework Construction works framework for mid-scale projects, supporting frameworks like the Campus for Future Living (£8.6m) and various local authority projects.
• Refit and Refurbishment Framework Framework valued at £1bn for fit-out, renovation and refurbishment works across public sector estates.
• Developer Led Framework Public sector framework covering all development requirements, enabling appointment of developers for housing and property development projects.
• Mechanical and Electrical Solutions Framework Framework valued at £545m for mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across construction projects.
• Academy Services Framework Framework valued at £90m covering legal, audit, HR, payroll, health and safety, and DPO services for academies and multi-academy trusts across England.

Quantifiable outcome

• £3.6 billion of works, goods and services procured through frameworks
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• HealthTrust EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Pagabo announced a partnership with HealthTrust Europe to create one connected procurement and delivery route for NHS. This partnership enables healthcare sector clients to access Pagabo's procurement frameworks through HealthTrust Europe's established NHS relationships.
• UKREiiFflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 August 2024Exclusive platinum partner for The UK's Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum. Pagabo hosts the Social Value Pavilion, holds networking sessions, and showcases procurement and technology services. Partnership has generated over £1m in social value at events.
• PatchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024B Corp-certified placemaking specialists collaborating with Pagabo and UKREiiF to create The Pitch at UKREiiF - a platform for innovators to showcase to investors and industry leaders.
• Morgan SindallminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2022Partner in Future Innovation Group - a cross-specialism industry group addressing construction sector challenges with recruitment, talent retention, and digitisation. Morgan Sindall placement students serve on steering group.
• Pick EverardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2022Partner in Future Innovation Group alongside Pagabo, Morgan Sindall, Wates, ISG, and Faithful+Gould to drive innovation in construction through hackathons and collaborative initiatives.
• The Education Alliance TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracting authority for multiple Pagabo frameworks including Professional Services Framework and Academy Services Framework. Trust hosts frameworks and Pagabo manages them on their behalf.
• Red Kite Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracting authority for Academy Services Framework valued at £90m, covering legal, audit, HR and payroll services for academies across England.
• Simon Toplass (Executive Founder)coreOthersCo-founder transitioning to executive founder role from April 2026, focusing on strategic growth opportunities alongside Jason Stapley who continues as Chief Procurement Officer.
• AtkinsRéaliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDAROTH, a subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis, uses Pagabo's Developer Led Framework for sustainable housing projects. AtkinsRéalis also provides professional services through Pagabo frameworks including £600m transport projects for Oxfordshire County Council.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Procore: Global construction management SaaS platform covering project management, contracts, financial controls and analytics. A much larger incumbent with a more generalist construction footprint that overlaps with Pagabo's Sypro contract management and broader built-environment software stack.
• Crown Commercial Service (CCS): The UK government's central procurement body, operating as the largest provider of public-sector framework agreements. Overlaps with Pagabo across construction and professional services frameworks but with a much broader portfolio across all categories of public spend.
• Coupa Software: Large enterprise spend management and procurement platform covering sourcing, contracting, invoicing and supplier management. Competes with Pagabo's Sypro and Loop capabilities as part of a broader enterprise spend suite.
• JAGGAER: Global provider of source-to-pay and supplier management software including procurement, contract lifecycle management and spend analytics. A larger, broader incumbent that overlaps with Pagabo's Sypro and Loop offerings as part of a much wider suite.

Direct peers

• Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO): Public-sector owned purchasing consortium supplying framework agreements to local government, education and the third sector. Competes head-to-head with Pagabo on construction and FM frameworks across the UK.
• Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO): UK public-sector purchasing consortium providing procurement frameworks to local authorities, schools and the wider public sector. Directly competes with Pagabo across construction and professional services frameworks in the same UK geographies.
• Proxima: UK-headquartered procurement and sourcing consultancy serving large enterprises and public-sector bodies. Closely comparable to Pagabo on the strategic-procurement-services side and frequently a buyer-side alternative.
• NHS Shared Business Services: Joint venture between the Department of Health and Social Care and Sopra Steria providing NHS-specific procurement, contract management and back-office services. Directly comparable to Pagabo's HealthTrust Europe NHS procurement pathway.
• ProActis: UK-headquartered source-to-pay and procurement platform provider serving public and private sector clients. Comparable to Pagabo on the eProcurement software side and a typical substitute for contracting authorities evaluating procurement technology.

Regional players

• HealthTrust Europe: UK and European healthcare procurement organisation providing group purchasing services to hospitals and healthcare providers. Direct strategic partner of Pagabo but also a comparable buyer-side procurement intermediary in the same NHS vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pagabo-group

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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