Commercial Group

What Commercial Group does

Commercial Group is a UK-based business services company founded in 1991 by siblings Arthur and Simone Hindmarch along with their university friend Alastair Adams. Operating from Cheltenham headquarters with regional offices in Cardiff, Leeds and London and a Perivale distribution warehouse, the company employs approximately 280-300 staff. It serves large UK enterprises - typically organisations with 250+ employees and turnover exceeding £44m - across banking, insurance, retail, legal, construction, facilities management, logistics, healthcare, education, energy and the public/arts sectors, with named customers including TSB, EDF, Tesco, Mace, Coventry Building Society, QBE, PHS, Kuehne+Nagel, Priory and Aspris Children's Services.

The service portfolio is organised across eight integrated divisions: Business Essentials (corporate print, workplace supplies, facilities, PPE and workwear), Cloud and Datacentre, Cyber Security, Digital Workspace, ESG Consultancy, Modern Workplace (technology, business interiors, telecoms), Retail Reimagined and Managed Services. Core platforms include the proprietary Sprint e-commerce platform for account-based procurement with integrated Power BI reporting, the Products with Purpose catalogue of approximately 4,000 product lines sourced from 66 countries each carrying verified ethical, social or environmental credentials, the Clarity Mail internal communication platform, and Voltage Optimisation installations delivering 5-9% energy reduction at client sites. Delivery assets include a hydrogen-powered fleet established in 2012, hybrid vans retrofitted with rooftop solar panels (extending range up to 7%) and Green Audit services aligned to UN SDG 7.

Commercial operates a consultative enterprise sales model via dedicated account managers running multi-year contracts with quote-based pricing, complemented by the Sprint platform for ongoing transactional procurement. Revenue is generated across managed services, professional ESG consultancy, corporate print and merchandise (transaction-based fees), business interiors projects, workplace supplies, and smart technology/retail solutions. There is no disclosed external funding, no acquisitions, no parent company, and no public listing, with the enterprise anchored by founder-led governance (Simone Hindmarch as Managing Director, Arthur Hindmarch as Chairman). Credentials supporting the premium positioning include EcoVadis Platinum (top 1% globally, 84/100 score in August 2025, upgraded from Gold's 73), B Corp certification, ISO 14001 first-mover status in the UK industry, Planet Mark, ETI and Sedex memberships, and a Science Based Targets initiative commitment to Net-Zero by 2028.

Name

Commercial Group

Legal name

Commercial Limited

Website

https://commercial.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Commercial Group is a UK-based business services company serving large enterprises with integrated technology, managed print, workplace supplies, and ESG consultancy. Founded in 1991, it operates from four UK offices with approximately £98m in annual revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Services (managed print, workplace supplies, IT and ESG consultancy)

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate/Office Catering & Group Ordering Platforms (CRAFAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA), Corporate & Office Catering (THAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Managed print services
• Workplace supplies
• ESG consultancy
• Cloud and datacentre
• Cyber security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Comprehensive managed services spanning Cloud & Datacentre, Cyber Security, Digital Workspace, and Modern Workplace. These are ongoing service contracts providing integrated technology and facilities management solutions.
2. ESG Consultancy: Sustainability consulting services including carbon footprinting, ISO 14001 & 50001 certification support, ESOS compliance, Net-Zero strategy, green energy planning, and supply chain sustainability advisory.
3. Corporate Print & Branded Merchandise: Print production and fulfilment services including marketing print, operational print, large format, branded clothing, and merchandise. Includes inventory management and web-to-print solutions.
4. Business Interiors: Workspace consultancy, design, fit-out, furniture, and move management services for modern workplace transformation.
5. Workplace Supplies: Procurement and supply of workplace products including PPE, workwear, facilities supplies, and office essentials through e-commerce platform.
6. Smart Technology & Retail Solutions: IoT systems, audio visual solutions, robotics, digital signage, EV charging, and fulfilment services for retail reimagining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Commercial Group is a UK-based business services company that delivers integrated managed services across eight categories: corporate print and branded merchandise, workplace supplies and procurement, facilities management, PPE and workwear, cloud and datacentre, cyber security, digital workspace and ESG consultancy. Service is delivered through dedicated account managers supported by the proprietary Sprint e-commerce platform, a near-4,000-line sustainable Products with Purpose catalogue, and energy-reduction systems including voltage optimisation and solar generation. Customers are predominantly large UK enterprises with multi-site estates looking to consolidate technology, facilities, print and sustainability requirements under a single provider.

Product overview

Commercial Group is a UK-based business services company offering a comprehensive, multi-category portfolio of solutions. The offering is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture with core service divisions including Technology, Business Essentials (Corporate Print, Workplace Supplies, Facilities, PPE & Workwear), Cloud & Datacentre, ESG Consultancy, Digital Workspace, Retail Reimagined, Cyber Security, and Managed Services. Key products and platforms include the Sprint e-commerce platform for procurement, the Products with Purpose sustainable product range, Green Audit energy assessment services, Smart Technology solutions for retail, and comprehensive cybersecurity services. The company also provides managed services across cloud, cybersecurity, digital workspace, and modern workplace operations. Founded in 1991, Commercial serves clients across multiple sectors with approximately £98-100 million in annual turnover and 280+ employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Commercial Foundation: B Corp certified social enterprise and charity arm of Commercial, focused on transforming futures through corporate partnerships and the #NoLimits Programme, empowering young talent and creating social value
• Products with Purpose

Products and services

• Technology Services (Modern Workplace) Comprehensive technology offering for the modern workplace including collaboration and communication tools, managed services, operating systems, peripherals, productivity tools, security and deployment, and user devices, targeted at enterprise clients consolidating their workplace technology.
• Business Interiors Workspace consultancy, design, fit-out, furniture, move management and home worker solutions for organisations undertaking office redesign, relocation or modern workplace initiatives.
• Telecoms Solutions VoIP telephone systems, connectivity solutions and mobile solutions delivered as a managed telecoms service for business communications.
• Corporate Print Full-service corporate printing service covering branded clothing, branded merchandise, direct mail, fulfilment, inventory management, large format, marketing print, operational print, point of sale and web-to-print solutions for enterprise customers across the UK.
• Workplace Supplies Office and workplace product procurement and supply service featuring client analytics, low carbon deliveries, Power BI reporting, pricing options, procurement automation, product consolidation and sustainable sourcing through the Sprint platform.
• Facilities Services Business facilities management service providing catering supplies, cleaning products, signage and cost-in-use audits for multi-site estates.
• PPE & Workwear Supply of personal protective equipment and workwear including clothing, footwear, high visibility gear and general PPE supplies for enterprise customers with distributed workforces.
• Public Cloud Services Public cloud service covering application modernisation, cloud fundamentals, cloud optimisation, Microsoft Virtual WAN and SQL in Azure solutions for enterprise clients.
• On-Prem Private Cloud Private cloud infrastructure service providing backup infrastructure, datacentre, disaster recovery, operating system and core services, plus software and tools for on-premises environments.
• On-Prem Hosted Cloud Hosted cloud service delivering Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service and Infrastructure-as-a-Service from Commercial's infrastructure.
• Edge Computing Edge computing solution providing distributed compute and analytics capability alongside WAN and LAN architecture design for enterprise networks.
• ESG Consultancy Services Environmental, social and governance consultancy service covering carbon footprinting, social value creation, ESOS compliance, green energy planning, ISO 14001 and 50001 certification, Net-Zero strategy, supply chain management and zero waste to landfill programmes.
• Sustainable Solutions Sustainable technology solutions including energy storage, EV charging, greywater recycling, power reduction and renewable energy deployment for enterprise customers.
• Buildings and Facilities (Digital Workspace) Digital building and facilities management service covering audio visual systems, management systems, corporate communications, digital vending, IoT and sensory systems, wayfinding and workspace booking.
• Managed Print Services Managed printing service providing printers and multifunction devices, print room technology, print management, productivity apps and device security for enterprise customers.
• Information Management Document and information management service covering scanning, data capture, workflow, information storage and security and compliance for enterprise customers.
• Process Automation Business process automation service covering digital mailroom, purchase to pay, onboarding processes, contract and case management, and e-forms and approvals.
• Fulfilment Services (Retail Reimagined) Retail and goods-not-for-resale fulfilment service covering 3PL, customise deep storage, ESG procurement, GNFR fulfilment, integrated purchase-to-pay, integration consultancy, stock forecasting, stock management, supplier management, supplier transition and supply chain governance.
• Smart Technology (Retail Reimagined) Retail smart technology solutions including bespoke solutions, customer experience, digital out-of-home advertising, in-store audio, in-store experience, retail digital signage, robotics, sensory experience and virtual spaces.
• Detection and Response (Cyber Security) Cyber security detection and response service providing 24x7 cyber response, crisis management, digital forensics, EDR and MDR, and web and email filtering for enterprise customers.
• Warning and Prevention (Cyber Security) Cyber security prevention service covering identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, PEN testing, privileged access management, dark web scanning, vulnerability scanning, zero trust solutions and risk assessment.
• Governance (Cyber Security) Cyber security governance service covering business continuity scenario planning, and compliance and auditing for enterprise customers.
• Managed Services Cross-category managed service wrap covering cloud and datacentre, cyber security, digital workspace and modern workplace operations for enterprise customers.
• Green Audit Energy assessment service offering electricity, gas and water waste reduction, voltage optimisation surveys guaranteeing 8-10% energy bill savings, smart delivery rationalisation and solar and wind power planning, aligned to UN SDG 7.
• Sprint E-commerce Platform Proprietary online ordering platform used by Commercial's enterprise customers to order branded merchandise, stationery and corporate print products, with integrated reporting and stock management.
• Products with Purpose Range of approximately 4,000 product lines, each with an ethical, social or environmental credential, organised into recycled, social, ethical and environmental categories and sourced from 66 countries for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-9% energy consumption reduction through voltage optimisation
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• PriorymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Health and social care provider partnered with Commercial for £9.5 million solar partnership to install arrays at 80 sites, making Priory their own energy supplier with 2.5million MWh expected annual generation.
• Aspris Children's ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Children's services provider partnered with Commercial for ESOS compliance, Green Audit, and energy efficiency solutions across 94-site estate including voltage management at 16 schools.
• EDFmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016EDF partnered with Commercial for sustainability consultancy services including Products with Purpose range, green switch function on e-commerce platform, hydrogen van deliveries, Power BI carbon reporting, and SROI demonstration for EDF's supply chain sustainability goals.
• SedexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Sedex helps buyers and suppliers manage, assess, and report on sustainability performance and meet supply chain goals. Commercial uses Sedex Member's Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) to check suppliers are working in an ethical way.
• EcoVadiscoreOthersEcoVadis is the world's largest and most trusted independent provider of business sustainability ratings. Commercial became a listed supplier in 2016 and became a customer in 2020, using EcoVadis ratings to assess potential new suppliers. Commercial achieved Platinum status (top 1%) in 2025 with a score of 84.
• Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial is a full member of ETI, a global alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs promoting respect for workers' rights. Commercial has worked with ETI for more than a decade to implement best practice across supply chain.
• B Lab (B Corp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial Foundation is B Corp certified, part of elite businesses who put purpose ahead of profits. B Corp certification demonstrates commitment to social value and responsible business practices.
• British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial is a proud member of BPIF, adhering to the highest industry standards for corporate print services, reinforcing commitment to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreOthersCommercial signed commitment to SBTi in 2021, aligning carbon reduction targets with science-based requirements for Net-Zero by 2028, 22 years ahead of UK Government targets.
• Commercial FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Corp certified foundation transforming futures through corporate partnerships. The Foundation runs the #NoLimits Programme empowering young talent, provides fulfilment services for clients, and creates social value on all spend.

Scale indicators27 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lyreco: European leader in office supplies and workplace solutions distribution, operating in 25+ countries. Closest direct competitor to Commercial's workplace supplies and corporate print business, with comparable product range, multi-country sourcing, and B2B e-commerce platform model.
• Restore plc: UK-focused workplace services company offering document management, secure shredding, and business transformation services. Comparable as a UK-listed multi-category business services provider with strong enterprise customer base and acquisitive growth strategy.
• Banner Group: UK office products and business supplies distributor serving enterprise customers with workplace consumables, similar to Commercial's Business Essentials division. Comparable in product breadth, UK focus, and dedicated account management model.
• Office Depot Europe: European arm of Office Depot providing workplace products, supplies, and print services to businesses. Direct competitor in the corporate print and workplace supplies category with comparable e-commerce ordering platform model.
• Inspired Energy plc: UK energy management consultancy and broker providing carbon compliance, ESOS, ISO 50001 and procurement services to enterprises. Directly comparable to Commercial's ESG consultancy arm and overlapping customer profile (250+ employee UK corporates).

Broad incumbents

• Mitie Group plc: UK-listed facilities management and professional services company with overlapping capabilities in energy management, workplace services, decarbonisation projects, and ESG advisory. Broader incumbent but directly competes for the same large UK enterprise customer base.
• Bunzl plc: LSE-listed outsourcing distribution giant (~£20bn revenue) operating across workplace supplies, foodservice, and cleaning consumables globally. Broader incumbent with overlapping distribution, print consumables, and PPE/workwear capabilities but at vastly greater scale.
• ISS A/S (UK): Global workplace services and facility management provider with significant UK operations. Comparable as an integrated workplace services competitor offering cleaning, catering, energy management, and ESG services to enterprise clients at much larger scale.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services group with significant UK presence in waste, water, and energy management. Comparable to Commercial's ESG consultancy and energy rationalisation offerings (voltage optimisation, ISO 14001/50001) but at much larger scale.
• Sodexo UK: Global workplace services and food/facilities management major operating in the UK with FM, catering, and benefits services. Broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in facilities management, workplace supplies, and ESG/Net-Zero advisory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/commercialgroup
• YouTubevimeo.com/commercialgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/commercialgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commercialgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/commercialltd

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 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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