What Claritas Solutions does

Claritas Solutions Ltd. is a UK-based IT services and managed services provider founded in 1996 and headquartered in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, with additional offices at Bruntwood SciTech's Alderley Park in Cheshire (opened December 2022) and a planned London presence. The company employs nearly 100 staff (up from 40 in 2019) and delivers a portfolio spanning cloud hosting and managed services, cybersecurity, software engineering, infrastructure design, IT consultancy, technical support, data services, vulnerability/pen testing, IT audits, data protection, and integration. Its core differentiator is a "UK Sovereign Cloud" proposition — combining public-cloud scalability with private-cloud security — targeted at organisations that require their data to remain under UK jurisdiction, particularly central government, police, defence, and highly regulated industries. Notable proprietary or co-developed assets include the Asbestos Risk Management System (ARMS) built for Network Rail and now used by 1,800+ users, and the hosting and security platform behind the Home Office's National Child Abuse Image Database (CAID).

The business is a private, founder-led limited company (Glenn Scaife, Managing Director) with no disclosed external equity backing, growing organically on the back of multi-year managed service contracts, project-based professional services, and partner-led hardware/software resale. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a dedicated account management function, an inside-sales consultation booking channel, and approved-supplier status on UK government frameworks (G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes and Specialists / DOS). Strategic partnerships with Microsoft (Gold Certified Partner, 2021) and Check Point underpin its security and Microsoft 365 delivery stack, complemented by certifications including ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Cyber Essentials Plus, Crown Commercial Service supplier status, Great Place to Work, and Social Value Quality Mark Bronze.

Revenue is undisclosed but scale signals — doubled customer base since 2019, ~150% headcount growth, multi-region office expansion, and public-sector flagship engagements with the Home Office, Network Rail, Victim Support, Capita, Ligentia, SMD and NRS Healthcare — indicate a mid-market UK MSP operating in the low-tens of millions GBP revenue range with a clear bias toward regulated and public-sector clients.

Name

Claritas Solutions

Legal name

Claritas Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://claritas-solutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Claritas Solutions is a UK-based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Wetherby, serving central government, police, defence, and regulated private-sector clients with sovereign cloud hosting, infrastructure design, software engineering, and managed security services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Helpdesk & End-User Support Services (BPAEABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK), Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud hosting
• Cybersecurity services
• Software engineering
• IT infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Wetherby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Ongoing managed services including cloud managed services, IT technical support, and infrastructure management with co-management options
2. Professional Services: Project-based services including software engineering, data transformation, IT consultancy, and implementation services
3. Hardware and Software Sales: Sale of IT hardware, software licenses, and related products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Claritas Solutions provides end-to-end managed IT services and bespoke technology solutions for UK public sector bodies and private enterprises, centred on its UK-based Sovereign Cloud platform alongside software engineering, infrastructure design, cloud managed services, IT consultancy, technical support, cybersecurity, data services, and integration. Offerings span recurring managed services (cloud hosting, cybersecurity, IT support) and project-based professional services, underpinned by ISO/IEC 27001 certification, Microsoft Gold Partner competency, and government-framework accreditations such as G-Cloud and DOS.

Product overview

Claritas Solutions provides end-to-end IT solutions and service management specializing in innovative development utilizing cutting-edge technology that prioritizes data and cyber security, hosting and cloud solutions. The portfolio includes a unified suite of managed services: Sovereign Cloud (UK-based secure cloud), HumanIT (people-centered approach), Cybersecurity services, Data Services, Software Engineering, Infrastructure Design, Cloud Managed Services, IT Consultancy, IT Technical Support, Data Transformation, Vulnerability & Pen Testing, IT Audits & Health Checks, Data Protection & Backups, Integration services, and partner offerings like Check Point Harmony. Services are delivered through UK sovereign solutions supporting government, police, and highly regulated industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sovereign Cloud UK-based cloud solution combining the scalability of public cloud with the security of private cloud, providing data sovereignty and control for organisations that need to know where their data is stored. Targets UK public sector and regulated private enterprises handling sensitive or highly classified data.
• Software Engineering Bespoke software engineering applying systematic engineering principles to the design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of software and systems. Delivered to UK public sector bodies and private enterprises requiring tailored applications.
• Infrastructure Design Engineering services to accelerate transformation, simplify operations and meet growing workload demands through infrastructure enhancements and skills-gap bridging. Helps organisations realise strategic infrastructure objectives.
• Cloud Managed Services Co-management of cloud environments with a UK private cloud offering high availability and security, providing flexible involvement levels. Supports ongoing cloud operations, optimisation and 24/7 monitoring.
• IT Consultancy Expert guidance for specific projects or ongoing IT support to help organisations stay competitive, innovative and secure in a rapidly changing technology landscape. Includes strategic advisory and project-based consulting.
• IT Technical Support Technical support ensuring smooth operation of IT systems, minimising downtime, improving performance, ensuring security and providing access to technical expertise across a range of areas. Delivered as an ongoing managed service.
• Data Transformation Services to improve accuracy, completeness and usefulness of organisational data, making it easier to integrate, analyse and use for decision-making. Supports analytics, reporting and downstream data initiatives.
• Vulnerability & Pen Testing Security testing to identify vulnerabilities, measure security control effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, protect against cyber attacks and improve incident response. Targeted at regulated and security-conscious organisations.
• IT Audits & Health Checks Assessment services to ensure IT systems and processes are effective, efficient and secure, identifying weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. Supports regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Data Protection & Backups Services for data protection and backup solutions to secure organisational data and ensure business continuity. Underpins resilience and disaster recovery posture.
• Cybersecurity Comprehensive cybersecurity solutions with security at the heart of operations, protecting sensitive information for clients handling highly classified data across public sector and regulated enterprises.
• Data Services Fast, secure data migration and expert consultancy to unlock the true power of organisational data. Combines migration delivery with advisory services.
• Integration Integration services connecting various systems and platforms to work together seamlessly within organisational IT infrastructure, supporting end-to-end solution delivery.
• Microsoft 365 Migration Complete Microsoft 365 (Office 365) migration services including consultancy, licensing advice, migration and integration, staff training and ongoing support.
• Managed Print Solutions Managed print services for printers, scanners, faxes and copiers offering cost savings, improved efficiency and enhanced information security across business operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• ARMS application adopted by over 1800 users
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ADPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Yorkshire-based tech firms united to tackle rising UK cyber threats through collaborative partnership.
• Check PointcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 November 2021Partnership for cybersecurity solutions including Check Point Harmony for remote user security. Joint webinars and lunch-and-learn events hosted to promote Check Point security products.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2021Achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner competency, demonstrating commitment to creating and delivering transformative customer solutions. Partners must complete rigorous examinations, submit customer references, and meet performance commitments to earn Gold competency.
• Martin House Children's HospiceminorOthersCorporate charity partnership pledging to raise £10k over 2 years for the hospice providing end-of-life care for children.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Air-IT: UK managed IT services and cybersecurity provider of comparable scale, serving SMEs and mid-market with cloud, managed support, and security — directly comparable on services portfolio, GTM, and customer segment to Claritas.
• Node4: UK mid-market cloud and managed services provider (data centres, cloud hosting, managed security) overlapping with Claritas's Sovereign Cloud, cloud managed services, and cybersecurity offerings.
• ANS Group: UK cloud, managed services, and digital transformation provider competing on similar G-Cloud and DOS frameworks with cloud, security, and infrastructure design capabilities mirroring Claritas.
• Exponential-e: UK cloud, network, and managed services specialist serving public sector and regulated enterprises — directly comparable on Sovereign-grade cloud, cybersecurity, and managed-services positioning.
• Littlefish: UK managed IT support and cybersecurity provider of similar headcount, competing for the same mid-market and regulated-industry customers via cloud managed services and helpdesk offerings.
• Six Degrees Group: UK managed cloud, connectivity, and security services provider serving mid-market and public sector — directly comparable on managed cloud, cybersecurity, and G-Cloud framework participation.

Broad incumbents

• Redcentric: AIM-listed UK provider of cloud, data centre, connectivity, and managed services; broader portfolio than Claritas but overlapping significantly on managed hosting, cloud, and public-sector IT.
• Softcat: Largest UK IT infrastructure reseller and managed services provider; competes with Claritas on Microsoft licensing, cloud, and infrastructure design but at materially larger scale.
• Daisy Corporate Services: Major UK managed services and connectivity provider serving enterprise and public sector; competes with Claritas on managed IT, cloud hosting, and cybersecurity at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• KCOM: UK-based cloud and managed services provider with regional concentration but overlapping cloud hosting, network, and managed services offerings comparable to Claritas's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/claritas-solutions
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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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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