What Integra Office Solutions does

Integra Office Solutions, now operating as BLOC Group following its October 2025 merger with Office Friendly, is a UK-based cooperative dealer group serving independent dealers in the office and IT supplies industry. Under the legal entity BLOC Services Group Limited (registered in England & Wales, headquartered at The Hart Shaw Building, Sheffield), the group operates a membership model in which dealers are shareholders and receive surpluses paid back as additional rebates under the Dealer Support Programme. Core offerings span four pillars: Purchasing (collective buying power across over 100 industry-leading suppliers, including a 30+ year preferred relationship with VOW Wholesale), Marketing (Intouch email platform, Integra Creative Studio), Creative (brand identity, catalogue and campaign design), and IT solutions (ecommerce sites powered by Fusion data with 60,000+ products, Insite WordPress-based websites at £45/month, bespoke website design).

The business generates revenue through three streams: recurring membership fees from dealers, transaction-based collective purchasing volume, and managed services revenue via supply partner rebates. Its proprietary technology stack includes the BLOCHub member portal (launched post-merger), the OASIS ERP-integrated Catalyst programme (supporting member sales exceeding £30 million), and the exclusive Initiative own-brand product range. The company has diversified beyond traditional office supplies into Furniture, Facilities Supplies, Workwear, PPE, Medical, Managed Print Services, Education, and Packaging, supported by exclusive partnerships with Findel (education), Henry Schein (medical), and Antalis (packaging). Leadership is headed by Chairman Aidan McDonough (32+ years industry experience, 2026 EOPA Industry Achievement Award winner) and Managing Director Jeanette Caswell, who led the Integra-Office Friendly integration. The group serves a UK-only market and reports no external investment or PE ownership.

Name

Integra Office Solutions

Legal name

BLOC Services Group Limited

Website

https://integra-business.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BLOC Group (formerly Integra Office Solutions) is a UK cooperative dealer group serving independent office and IT supplies dealers with collective buying power, marketing programmes, IT solutions, and supplier rebates across 100+ partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Supplies Dealer Group Services

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Software Publishers (5132), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces (CRAFAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Office supplies distribution
• Dealer cooperative services
• Marketing support services
• Ecommerce platform solutions
• B2B purchasing group

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dealer Membership Fees: Independent dealers pay membership fees to join the cooperative. As shareholders, members benefit from surpluses paid back as additional rebates under the Dealer Support Programme.
2. Collective Purchasing Power: The cooperative model provides members with exceptional buying power through consolidated purchasing across the group, generating revenue through volume and growth rebates from suppliers.
3. Supply Partner Rebates: Members receive rebates from supply partners based on volume and purchasing terms negotiated collectively through the dealer group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Integra Office Solutions operates as a cooperative dealer group providing independent office and IT supplies dealers with collective buying power, differentiated marketing programmes, flexible IT solutions (ecommerce, websites, email marketing), and in-house creative services. The offering also extends to diversification programmes covering Furniture, Facilities Supplies, Workwear, PPE, Medical, Managed Print Services, Education, and Packaging categories. Members act as shareholders and receive surpluses paid back as rebates under the Dealer Support Programme.

Product overview

Integra Office Solutions operates as a dealer group for the Office and IT Supplies industry, providing independent dealers with a comprehensive membership programme built around four core pillars: Purchasing, Marketing, Creative, and IT Solutions. The offering combines a cooperative membership model with technology solutions including ecommerce platforms (powered by Fusion data with 60,000+ products), the WordPress-based Insite website builder, Intouch email marketing, and bespoke design services. The portfolio extends through diversification programmes covering Education, Medical, Workwear/PPE, Furniture, and Packaging categories, supported by the Catalyst key account growth programme and the new BLOCHub membership portal launched following the 2025 merger with Office Friendly to form BLOC Group. The company also offers the exclusive Initiative own-brand range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLOCHub: New membership portal providing members with access to all BLOC services, solutions, and self-serve content.
• Integra Insite
• Integra Creative Studio
• Initiative
• Intouch
• Catalyst

Products and services

• Integra Membership Programme Cooperative dealer group membership programme providing independent office and IT supplies dealers with collective buying power, marketing programmes, IT solutions, and business support including a dedicated Business Development Manager. Members are shareholders and receive surpluses as rebates under the Dealer Support Programme.
• Integra Ecommerce Solutions Fully hosted ecommerce solution for independent dealer members with modern template designs, powered by Fusion data providing industry-standard product descriptions and images across 60,000+ products online.
• Insite Corporate Website Professionally designed, fully hosted corporate website built on WordPress with a modern template that can be personalised for member businesses, priced at £45/month with a one-off £249 setup fee.
• Bespoke Website Design Custom website design service created by Integra's in-house creative team, including hosting and ongoing maintenance, for members requiring tailored digital storefronts.
• Intouch Email Marketing Email marketing solution providing members with a platform to cost-effectively communicate with customers and prospects, featuring an extensive library of PDF, email, and social media content, 'build your own' functionality, and campaign reporting.
• Integra Creative Studio In-house creative design team providing corporate and brand identities, catalogue design, sales literature, direct mail, website design, and conference display materials for dealer members.
• Catalyst Programme Programme helping independent dealers win, manage, and grow key accounts through corporate marketing, content management, and technology, with OASIS ERP integration underpinning operations and supporting dealer sales exceeding £30 million.
• BLOCHub Membership Portal New membership portal providing members with easy access to all BLOC services, solutions, and self-serve content, constructed post-merger to give members insight and tools to stay competitive and grow.
• Initiative Own Brand Exclusive own-brand product range available only to Integra/BLOC members, providing differentiation in the competitive office supplies landscape, including product lines featured in member catalogues.
• Diversification Programme Programme supporting dealers expanding beyond traditional office products into adjacent categories including Furniture, Facilities Supplies, Workwear/PPE, Medical, Managed Print Services, Education, Packaging, and Technology.
• Education Support Programme Exclusive agreement with Findel providing members with access to an Education Supplies catalogue with 15,000+ SKUs, marketing support, sales training, and site visits for the education market.
• Medical Support Programme Partnership with Henri Schein providing members with 8,000+ specialist healthcare products, private label range, leading brands, sales training, and product demonstrations for the medical market.
• Pioneer Programme Training and development programme powered by Group Perfect, providing members with sales training, bid and tender support, and management and leadership development services.
• World Options Shipping Portal Online shipping portal providing members with exclusive UK and International shipping rates from UPS, DHL, FedEx, TNT, and Evri courier partners, with no contracts required.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% increase in non-office product categories with workwear, PPE and furniture seeing highest growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Group Perfect (Sales Perfect, Bid Perfect, Perfect Media)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Exclusive 2-year agreement bringing Group Perfect's services to BLOC members under the Pioneer programme. Services include sales performance support, bids and tenders success, and management and leadership development training.
• VOW WholesaleflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 February 2026BLOC and VOW Wholesale signed a new three-year enhanced agreement, reinforcing a partnership spanning more than 30 years. The agreement provides improved volume and growth rebate programmes, preferential delivery rates, and dedicated account management for BLOC members.
• World Options (Times Global Express)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 January 2026New shipping company partnership providing members with exclusive UK and International shipping rates from UPS, DHL, FedEx, TNT and Evri through an online portal. No contracts required.
• ACS GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 December 2025ACS Group, a high-profile independent dealer, joined the BLOC community bringing experience across workplace technology, IT services, print, office interiors and sustainable solutions.
• Office FriendlyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025Merger between Integra Business Solutions and Office Friendly completed to form BLOC Group. Created a powerful new force bringing together decades of industry expertise in marketing, purchasing, business development, operations and technology.
• Findel (Education Supplies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive agreement with specialist educational resources supplier providing access to Education Supplies catalogue with 15,000+ skus, comprehensive marketing support, sales training and site visits.
• Henri Schein (Medical/Healthcare)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with leading distributor of healthcare products and services providing members with guidance and support to generate sales growth in the medical market with 8000+ specialist products.
• Antalis UK (Packaging and Facilities)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred agreement with Antalis UK providing comprehensive packaging support programme from standard to specialist solutions, plus facilities supplies with preferential buying terms.
• OASIS ERPcoreTechnology or IntegrationOASIS ERP platform plays central role in Catalyst programme, enabling dealers to implement best business practices and streamline operations through single software provider.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nectere: UK office products and services dealer group operating a similar cooperative/membership model for independent dealers. Directly comparable as a competing buying group for the same UK dealer channel that BLOC serves.
• EO Group: European office products dealer group operating a similar pan-European membership and purchasing model for independent resellers. Comparable as a peer cooperative serving the same office supplies dealer category across multiple geographies.

Others

• VOW Wholesale: UK's largest office products wholesaler and BLOC's flagship supply partner for 30+ years. Comparable as an adjacent distributor serving the same UK office supplies channel, though operating upstream as a wholesaler rather than a dealer cooperative.
• Spicers: UK office products wholesaler and distributor supplying independent resellers. Comparable as a key supply-chain partner in the same UK office supplies channel that BLOC's members operate in.
• Antalis: European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products. Comparable as a strategic packaging/facilities supplier partner to BLOC members and as a peer in workplace supplies distribution.
• BOSS (British Office Supplies & Services): UK trade association for the office supplies and services industry, of which BLOC leadership have held board roles. Comparable as an adjacent industry body operating in the same UK channel.
• Findel Education: UK supplier of educational resources and BLOC's exclusive partner for the Education category programme. Comparable as an adjacent supplier/distributor serving the same end markets BLOC members target through diversification.

Broad incumbents

• Lyreco: Major European distributor of workplace products and services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same office and workplace supplies market that BLOC members serve, but at much larger scale and direct to end customers.
• Office Depot Europe (now ACP/otto office): Large European office supplies retailer/distributor. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same end customers that BLOC's independent dealer members serve, but at much larger scale.

Regional players

• BPGI (Business Products Group International): International grouping of independent office products distributors. Comparable as a peer consortium model for independent resellers, though operating globally rather than UK-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/IntegraOffice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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