Hub South East Scotland Ltd

Name

Hub South East Scotland Ltd

Legal name

Hub South East Scotland Ltd

Website

https://hubsoutheastscotland.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hub South East Scotland Ltd is a public-private development partner delivering community infrastructure, including schools, health centres, libraries, and housing, for local authorities, health boards, and emergency services across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Scottish Borders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Infrastructure Development Services

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure & Project Finance Advisory (BPAHADAO), State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK), Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL), Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO)

Keywords

• Public sector development
• Community infrastructure
• Strategic partnering services
• Project delivery
• Construction procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Development Partner Fees: Hub South East operates as a development partner to public sector bodies, providing strategic partnering services, project development, delivery and maintenance of community infrastructure. Revenue is generated through fees associated with development partner arrangements and project delivery margins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hub South East Scotland Ltd operates as a development partner for public sector bodies, providing strategic partnering services, pre-business case planning, and the development, delivery and maintenance of community infrastructure including schools, health centres, libraries and emergency services facilities. The firm coordinates projects through formal partnering agreements with local authorities, health boards and emergency services, managing a 120-company supply chain and delivering projects through competitive tendering with Tier 1 contractors. Revenue is generated through development partner fees and project delivery margins on publicly funded community infrastructure across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.

Product overview

Hub South East Scotland Ltd operates as a Development Partner of Choice for public sector bodies in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders, offering three integrated service streams: Project Delivery (core infrastructure construction), Strategic Support Services (pre-business case planning), and Funding Services. The company manages a portfolio of completed projects (192 facilities worth £800m), projects under construction (122), and projects in development (122). The offering is organized around community infrastructure categories including educational facilities, health centres, housing, and community buildings, delivered through partnerships with local authorities, health boards, and emergency services. The service model combines strategic partnering with supply chain management to deliver value-for-money community infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Delivery Core development, construction and maintenance service delivering community infrastructure such as schools, health centres, libraries and public sector facilities on time and within budget, through strategic partnership with public sector bodies across the South East Scotland territory.
• Strategic Support Services Pre-business case planning and advisory services for public sector clients including identifying estate requirements, gap analysis, site and programme option appraisals, value for money assessments, planning assistance, and sustainability target support.
• Funding Services Facilitates innovative funding models and financial planning to support public sector infrastructure projects, working with Scottish Futures Trust and central government programmes to structure viable project finance.

Quantifiable outcome

• £992m worth of projects complete and in construction
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Scottish Futures TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Hub South East works closely with Scottish Futures Trust, which manages the national Hub programme. SFT provides oversight of the Territory Partnering Board and is involved in project approval and programme governance.
• Hub North ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHub South East collaborates with Hub North as part of the five Hub companies in Scotland (Hub Scotland). Paul McGirk serves as Chair of the Board at Hub North.
• Hub West ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Hub West Scotland as part of the Hub Scotland network, sharing best practice and making joint submissions to Government.
• Hub South West ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Hub South West as part of the Hub Scotland network.
• Hub East Central ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Hub East Central as part of the Hub Scotland network.
• Morrison ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of three Tier 1 construction contractors appointed through a thorough selection process. Has demonstrated track record in delivering quality facilities and commitment to community benefits.
• BAM ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of three Tier 1 construction contractors in the supply chain, selected based on quality facilities delivery and community benefits commitment.
• Balfour BeattycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of three Tier 1 construction contractors in the supply chain, selected based on quality facilities delivery and community benefits commitment.
• Cruden BuildingmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTier 1B contractor focused on domestic scale/residential construction of affordable housing, social & dementia care, care homes/villages, crisis response and complex care.
• Ogilvie ConstructionmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTier 1B contractor focused on domestic scale/residential construction of affordable housing, social & dementia care, care homes/villages, crisis response and complex care.
• Heron Bros ConstructionmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTier 1B contractor brought on to provide specific experience with RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete).
• Grassmarket Community ProjectmajorOthersHub South East's charity partner since 2015, providing support to nearly 500 members. Has organized four fundraising days raising around £75k reinvested into social enterprises. GCP provides support to vulnerable citizens including those with mental health issues, disabilities, or homelessness.
• Hub Community FoundationcoreOthersWider Hub programme benefiting charities across Scotland through the Hub Community Foundation, managed by Inspiring Scotland. In 2018, £1.3m was allocated through the Building Brighter Futures Fund to 10 charities.
• Edinburgh CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner delivering qualifications on various Hub South East project sites, including construction qualifications at Wallyford Learning Campus.
• SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner delivering qualifications at Hub South East project sites, including the Community Agriculture Academy at Wallyford Learning Campus.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• BAM Construct UK: One of Hub South East's three appointed Tier 1 construction contractors and a major UK contractor operating in the public infrastructure space. While technically a supplier rather than a competitor, BAM's broader UK public-sector construction portfolio makes it a meaningful comparison point for capability and scale.
• Balfour Beatty plc: One of Hub South East's Tier 1 contractors and a large UK infrastructure group with substantial public-sector work. Comparable as a Tier 1 delivery partner within Hub South East's framework and across UK public infrastructure more broadly.
• Morrison Construction (Galliford Try): Hub South East's third Tier 1 contractor, part of Galliford Try (whose investments arm also has board representation at Hub South East). Provides comparable large-scale public infrastructure delivery capability within and beyond the Hub model.
• Scottish Futures Trust: The national body that owns and coordinates the Hub programme in which Hub South East operates. SFT manages the Territory Partnering Boards, approves projects, and provides strategic oversight - making it the structural enabler of Hub South East's business model rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy whose Scottish cost and programme management business previously employed Hub South East board member Kevin Bradley. Comparable as a broader programme management and infrastructure advisory incumbent serving similar public-sector clients.
• Turner & Townsend: Global programme management and cost consultancy with a strong UK public-sector infrastructure practice. Comparable as a broader incumbent providing development advisory, programme and cost management services to public sector infrastructure clients alongside the Hub model.

Direct peers

• Hub West Scotland: Sister Hub company covering the West of Scotland, sharing best practice and joint submissions with Hub South East under the Scotland-wide Hub network. Operates the same public-sector development partnering model with its own local authorities and supply chain.
• Hub North Scotland: One of the five Scottish Hub companies operating under the same National Hub Programme and Scottish Futures Trust governance, serving the North East of Scotland with the identical development-partner-for-public-sector model. Hub South East's CEO Paul McGirk is also Chair of Hub North's board.
• Hub East Central Scotland: Scottish Hub company covering the East Central territory (Fife, Tayside, Forth Valley), part of the same five-company Hub network, providing comparable development partnering services to public sector bodies using the same model.
• Hub South West Scotland: Scottish Hub company covering the South West territory (Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire), operating the same public-private development partnering model with comparable territory governance and Scottish Futures Trust oversight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HubSouthEast
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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