What Mcintyre Compliance Services does

McIntyre Compliance Services (MCS) is a UK-based, privately held life safety compliance contractor specialising in electrical, fire, and security services for the social housing, local government, and education sectors. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Glinton, Peterborough, with regional offices in London and Widnes, MCS employs between 251 and 500 staff and is accredited as one of the UK's largest compliance safety contractors in social housing — maintaining, servicing, or repairing more than 70,000 properties and delivering between 30,000 and 50,000 electrical and fire safety checks per year. Its core service portfolio spans periodic electrical inspection and testing (EICR), electrical installation and repair, fire alarm design and maintenance, passive fire protection (fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping), fire risk assessments, emergency lighting, CCTV, door entry systems, car park barriers, and portable appliance testing, supported by a 24/7 reactive call-out operation.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model: long-term recurring compliance contracts with social housing providers and local authorities, one-time and reactive repair work, installation and project works (rewires, LED upgrades, new builds), and services delivered under public sector framework agreements — specifically the Crown Commercial Service Housing Maintenance and Repair DPS (2024-2027) and CHIC's Fire & Building Safety Framework (2025-2029). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting housing associations, councils, and facilities management companies, with framework listings providing a privileged procurement channel. The technology stack is built on Simpro Cloud for job management and client dashboard access, combined with the in-house SimpleCert digital compliance certification platform launched in 2024, which automates certificate upload within 60 seconds of job completion and integrates BAFE regulatory updates. Primary customers include Mears Group (15+ year relationship covering 11,000+ properties), housing associations, local authorities, and educational institutions delivered direct or via third-party FM companies.

Name

Mcintyre Compliance Services

Legal name

McIntyre Compliance Services Limited

Website

https://mcintyrecs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

McIntyre Compliance Services is a UK life safety compliance contractor delivering electrical testing, fire safety, passive fire protection, and security systems to social housing providers, local authorities, and educational institutions, maintaining over 70,000 properties and performing 30,000-50,000 safety checks annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Safety & Compliance Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAHAG), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG), Safety Compliance, Audits & Risk Assessments (Security Assessments, CPTED) (EDAEACAN)

Keywords

• Fire safety compliance
• Electrical testing services
• Passive fire protection
• Building safety services
• Social housing compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Glinton

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Compliance Safety Services - Recurring Contracts: MCS generates revenue through long-term maintenance and compliance contracts with social housing providers, local authorities, and housing associations. Services include scheduled safety inspections, testing, and servicing across electrical, fire, and security systems delivered by field engineers.
2. Reactive Repairs and Call-Out Services: One-time and emergency repair services including 24-hour call-out response for electrical, fire alarm, and security system failures. Reactive services include out-of-hours response with guaranteed response times.
3. Framework Agreement Services: Revenue from services delivered under CHIC Fire & Building Safety Framework (Lot 1: Fire Safety Installation & Replacement, Lot 2: Fire Servicing & Maintenance) and Crown Commercial Service DPS (2024-2027).
4. Installation and Project Works: Large-scale installation projects including rewiring, fire alarm systems, CCTV, emergency lighting, door entry systems, and LED lighting upgrades. Includes new build electrical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McIntyre Compliance Services (MCS) is a UK nationwide life safety compliance provider delivering electrical testing, electrical installation and repairs, fire alarm installation and maintenance, passive fire protection (fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation), fire risk assessments, emergency lighting installation and repair, portable appliance testing (PAT), CCTV, door entry systems, and car park gates/barriers to social housing providers, local authorities, and educational institutions. Services are delivered by qualified field engineers across the UK, supported by a 24-hour call-out operation and a proprietary client dashboard (Simpro Cloud) and digital compliance certification platform (SimpleCert).

Product overview

McIntyre Compliance Services (MCS) is a nationwide life safety compliance provider for the UK social housing sector, offering a unified portfolio of safety-critical services delivered through a network of fully qualified engineers. The core offering spans electrical testing and installation (EICR, fixed wire testing, rewiring), fire safety (alarm installation, passive fire protection including fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and fire risk assessments), emergency lighting, security systems (CCTV, door entry, car park barriers), and portable appliance testing. Services are delivered 24/7 via an around-the-clock call-out operation. A proprietary Client Dashboard (built on simprocloud) provides clients with real-time job tracking and diary visibility. Digital compliance certification is automated via the SimpleCert platform, with certification uploaded within 60 seconds of job completion. MCS primarily serves social housing providers, local authorities, and educational institutions, maintaining over 70,000 properties and carrying out approximately 50,000 safety services annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Testing Periodic fixed installation testing and inspection of electrical wiring across domestic and commercial properties, producing NICEIC-accredited reports identifying defects and safety hazards. Covers EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) and EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) documentation for social housing, local authority, and education sector clients.
• Electrical Installs & Repairs Full-service electrical installation and repair covering domestic and commercial rewiring, lighting upgrades, fuse board upgrades, fault finding, extra sockets, PAT testing, and smoke/heat alarm systems, delivered by qualified electricians across the UK.
• Fire Alarm Installation Design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems compliant with BS 5839-1. Includes 24-hour alarm maintenance with a 2-hour callout response and 98% of sites reached within one hour, supporting social housing and education sector clients.
• Passive Fire Comprehensive passive fire protection covering fire door inspection and maintenance, fire stopping, fire compartmentation, and structural fire protection, including design, installation, certification, and maintenance of fire curtains, dampers, and compartmentation systems for social housing and local authority clients.
• Fire Risk Assessments Professionally prepared fire risk assessments (FRA) across building types to verify compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, covering electrical safety and providing national coverage for housing providers, local authorities, and education facilities.
• Emergency Lighting Installs and Repairs Design, installation, commissioning, repairs, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems compliant with relevant fire safety legislation, including standard lighting and street lighting installation for social housing and public sector clients.
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Inspection and testing of in-service electrical equipment to comply with the Electricity at Work (EAW) Regulations 1989, covering Class 1 equipment with earth bond continuity tests, insulation resistance testing, and functional checks for commercial and public sector clients.
• CCTV Installations CCTV system design, installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade services spanning basic standalone residential systems to advanced network-based IP CCTV systems for business and public sector clients, with leasing options available.
• Door Entry System Installations Design, supply, and installation of door entry systems including Videx and Bell Entrotec systems, with over 500 systems installed for housing associations in the past 5 years.
• Car Park Gates / Barriers Traffic barrier and gate installation with integration to telephone/video entry systems or access control, compliant with EN, National Safety guidelines, and DDA requirements. MCS is an SSAIB-approved installer.
• 24 Hour Call Out Service Round-the-clock emergency call-out service available 365 days a year for electrical, fire alarm, emergency lighting, CCTV, door entry, and other safety systems, covering all service areas with guaranteed response times.

Quantifiable outcome

• Savings of up to 60% achieved for clients by repairing passive fire systems rather than replacing them outright
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CHIC (Communities & Housing Investment Consortium)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2025MCS was successfully appointed to CHIC's Fire & Building Safety Framework (01/02/25 to 31/01/29) under Lot 1: Fire Safety Installation & Replacement, Lot 2: Fire Servicing & Maintenance. CHIC is a not-for-profit, member-owned consortium delivering compliant procurement solutions to registered providers of social housing. The framework supports members in meeting regulatory obligations and enhancing building safety.
• Crown Commercial ServicecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024MCS is appointed as one of only 39 UK SME verified suppliers to the Crown Commercial Service's Housing Maintenance and Repair DPS (2024-2027). This dynamic purchasing system provides a one-stop shop for public buyers of compliance services including fire safety and electrical testing. The DPS enables procurement of planned and reactive maintenance and repair for tenanted and vacant properties.
• Mears GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMCS has been the trusted safety compliance partner for Mears Group's housing maintenance services for over 15 years, delivering electrical, fire and security compliance and remedial works for more than 11,000 domestic properties. The relationship includes planned preventative maintenance and out-of-hours reactive repair services with a two-hour response time. The supply chain contract was extended for a further year in 2024.
• NICEICcoreOthersMCS is an NICEIC Approved Contractor and Domestic Installer, certified since 1996. NICEIC is the main assessor of compliance for companies undertaking design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations to BS 7671. Annual assessments verify professional standards, systems, policies and supervision.
• BAFEcoreOthersBAFE accreditation is the benchmark set by major construction companies and local government bodies for companies providing fire detection and alarm system services. MCS maintains BAFE accreditation for fire safety services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Fire & Security: UK-based specialist contractor providing fire alarm installation, maintenance, and security systems for commercial and public-sector clients. Directly comparable to MCS as a competing fire and security compliance contractor in the UK market.
• Bell Group: UK building services and compliance contractor offering planned maintenance, fire safety, and electrical compliance across public sector and social housing. Closely comparable to MCS in service scope and target customer base.
• Vivo (formerly Mears Living & Public Services): UK provider of housing maintenance and compliance services to social housing landlords. Direct peer to MCS given overlap in social housing client base and compliance service offering.
• Smith Brothers Electrical: UK electrical compliance contractor carrying out inspection, testing, and installation for housing and commercial clients. Comparable to MCS on the electrical testing and inspection side of the business.
• Sunfish Services: UK building services contractor offering electrical, fire safety, and compliance testing to housing providers. Direct competitor in social housing compliance testing.

Broad incumbents

• Mitie: UK facilities management major with fire safety, security, and electrical compliance offerings across its portfolio. Broader incumbent competing on multi-discipline FM contracts that include MCS's niche.
• Kier Group: UK infrastructure and housing services group with maintenance and compliance capabilities for social housing clients. Overlaps with MCS via housing maintenance frameworks.
• PHS Group: UK workplace services provider with compliance testing and hygiene offerings to commercial and public-sector clients. Overlaps with MCS on compliance testing and statutory inspection services.

Emerging players

• Citation Group: UK health & safety and HR compliance consultancy serving SME employers. Adjacent to MCS in regulatory compliance focus but distinct in delivery model (consultancy rather than field services).
• Hydro-X Water Treatment: UK water hygiene and treatment compliance services provider to housing and commercial clients. Compares as an adjacent compliance services contractor operating in social housing and regulated industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcintyre-electrical-limited

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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