Business Watch Group

What Business Watch Group does

BusinessWatch Group is a UK-based fire safety and security services provider serving commercial and industrial clients across the country. Operating through the legal entity BusinessWatch UK Fire & Security Ltd and headquartered in Peterborough with regional offices in Leeds and Batley, the company delivers integrated fire and security systems spanning fire alarms, suppression systems (gas, electrical, VESDA), extinguishers, fire risk assessments, passive fire protection, emergency lighting, roll call systems, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, thermal imaging, and automated gates. Its technology centerpiece is a Connected Managed Services platform that unifies CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, and fire alarms into a central control station enabling 24/7 remote monitoring, automatic fault detection, and remote fault resolution, reducing physical site attendance. AI/analytics capabilities (video analytics for motion, facial and vehicle recognition, and predictive maintenance) are largely delivered via third-party technology partners such as Avigilon, Axis Communications, and Hanwha.

The company operates a sales-led, enterprise field sales motion: engagements begin with a free site survey and consultation, followed by bespoke in-house system design, installation by NSI-qualified engineers, and ongoing maintenance and monitoring contracts. Revenue is generated through installation fees plus recurring maintenance and managed-services contracts, supplemented by professional services such as fire safety training and smart building integrations. Pricing is entirely quote-based with no published tiers, and go-to-market is exclusively direct (field and phone sales) with no reseller or distributor channels, focused solely on the UK domestic market.

BusinessWatch primarily targets vertical B2B segments including utilities (its anchor vertical, where it claims to be the UK's largest installer), logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, property management, and government. It holds NSI Gold, BAFE, and ISO 9001 accreditations, and operates as part of the andwis group under holding company BusinessWatch UK Holdings Limited, which wholly owns multiple operating subsidiaries (Securi-Plex Ltd, Fse Consult Ltd, ACTIV Security (UK) Limited, Remote Monitoring Services Group Limited, and Trust Security Ltd) alongside divisional brands including Activ Security, Fire Safety Express, SecuriPlex, and Trust Security.

Name

Business Watch Group

Legal name

BusinessWatch UK Fire & Security Ltd

Website

https://businesswatchgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK fire and security services provider offering integrated CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarm systems with 24/7 connected managed monitoring, serving enterprise verticals including utilities, logistics, healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Safety Systems & Services: Design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems (gas, electrical, VESDA), fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire risk assessments, passive fire protection, and fire safety training courses. Revenue is generated through installation fees and ongoing maintenance/monitoring contracts.
2. Security Systems & Services: Installation and maintenance of CCTV systems (from single cameras to 300+ camera integrated surveillance), intruder alarms, access control systems, thermal imaging, automated gates and barriers, security guarding, and keyholding services. Revenue includes installation and recurring maintenance contracts.
3. Connected Managed Services: Remote monitoring and management of connected fire and security systems. Provides 24/7 monitoring with remote fault resolution capabilities, reducing physical site attendance needs and system downtime costs.
4. Smart Solutions: Smart building, smart fire, and smart security system upgrades and integrations for businesses looking to transform their sites with innovative solutions and improved efficiencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BusinessWatch Group designs, installs, monitors, and maintains integrated fire safety and security systems for commercial and industrial premises across the UK. Core offerings span fire alarms, fire suppression, extinguishers, risk assessments, passive fire protection, emergency lighting, and fire safety training, alongside security systems including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, thermal imaging, and automated gates. A Connected Managed Services platform unifies these systems under 24/7 remote monitoring with automatic fault detection and resolution.

Product overview

BusinessWatch Group is a fire and security services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of systems and services. The core offering spans fire safety (fire alarms, suppression systems, extinguishers, risk assessments, passive fire protection, emergency lighting, fire safety training, roll call systems, and consultancy) and security (CCTV systems, intruder alarms, access control, thermal imaging, automated gates). Smart solutions include Smart Buildings, Smart Fire Systems, and Smart Security. The connected managed services platform unifies all these systems under one centrally managed platform with 24/7 remote monitoring, enabling automatic fault detection and integrated response across CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, and fire alarms. The company operates as a services-led organization rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarms Fire detection systems including installation, servicing, and monitoring for commercial premises. Systems are designed following in-depth site surveys and work to BAFE standards.
• Fire Suppression Systems Advanced fire suppression including gas fire suppression, electrical fire suppression, VESDA detection systems, and room integrity testing for high-risk commercial environments.
• Fire Extinguishers Comprehensive fire extinguisher services covering multiple types: water, foam, dry powder, CO2, wet chemical, and Firexo extinguishers for commercial premises.
• Fire Risk Assessments Professional fire risk assessments to ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation and identify potential hazards for commercial premises.
• Passive Fire Protection Structural fire protection including fire stopping and sealing, fire door maintenance, certified fire door inspections, and fire compartmentation surveys.
• Fire Safety Training Employee fire safety training courses including fire awareness, fire extinguisher usage, fire warden training, and fire door inspection training.
• Emergency Lighting Battery-powered emergency lighting systems with installation and testing services, compliant with British Standards BS 5266-1.
• Roll Call Systems Electronic roll call systems for fire evacuation to ensure all personnel are accounted for during emergencies.
• Fire Safety Consultancy Expert consultancy services including fire escape plans, fire alarm zone plans, and premises information plates.
• CCTV Systems Video surveillance systems from single cameras to 300+ camera integrated systems with intelligent video analytics. Includes installation, maintenance, and monitoring services.
• Intruder Alarms Intruder alarm systems with installation, maintenance, and monitoring to protect premises from unauthorized access.
• Thermal Imaging Cameras Contact-free thermal imaging cameras for detecting raised heat profiles. Features real-time video streaming, full-HD quality images, and automatic alarm-triggering for temperature-based threat detection.
• Access Control Systems Electronic access control systems including standalone and networked solutions. Supports PIN/keypad, proximity tags, and integration with surveillance and fire alarm systems.
• Automated Gates and Barriers Automated gate and barrier systems for commercial premises access control.
• Smart Buildings Smart building technology solutions that transform commercial sites with innovative systems and improved operational efficiencies.
• Smart Fire Systems Integrated intelligent fire detection systems that are intuitive, efficient and effective for business protection.
• Smart Security Advanced security technology integration solutions that enable businesses to evolve and transform existing security systems to work smarter.
• Connected Managed Services 24/7 remote monitoring and management service connecting all fire and security systems (CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, fire alarms) to a central control station for automatic fault detection and reduced carbon footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26% reduction in theft and vandalism likelihood with visible CCTV cameras
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon provides video surveillance and analytics technology integrated into BusinessWatch's CCTV systems. Avigilon cameras and software are featured in installation case studies and are recommended for businesses seeking reliable, innovative, and scalable surveillance solutions.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications provides network video surveillance solutions including cameras and video analytics. Listed as a key technology partner for CCTV and video security solutions.
• CommendcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommend provides intercom and communication systems integrated with access control solutions. Featured on access control partner pages for commercial security applications.
• FireClasscoreTechnology or IntegrationFireClass provides fire alarm systems and detection equipment. Listed as a key partner for fire safety solutions across commercial sectors.
• GallaghercoreTechnology or IntegrationGallagher provides security management systems including access control and intruder alarms. Listed as a technology partner for integrated security solutions.
• HanwhacoreTechnology or IntegrationHanwha provides video surveillance cameras and security technology. Listed as a partner for CCTV and security camera solutions.
• MobotixcoreTechnology or IntegrationMobotix provides network-based video surveillance systems with decentralized architecture. Listed as a technology partner for CCTV solutions.
• NotifiercoreTechnology or IntegrationNotifier provides fire alarm systems and detection equipment. Listed as a key partner for fire safety and alarm solutions.
• Paxton Access ControlcoreTechnology or IntegrationPaxton provides access control systems including door entry and intruder detection. Featured on access control partner pages as a key technology partner.
• Texecom AlarmscoreTechnology or IntegrationTexecom provides intruder alarm systems and security equipment. Listed as a technology partner for alarm and security solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT UK (Tyco/Johnson Controls): ADT is a large incumbent intruder alarm, CCTV and fire detection provider with strong recurring monitoring revenue in the UK. Comparable to BusinessWatch on subscription-style alarm monitoring and commercial fire/security, but with a national retail/residential tilt and brand-led marketing model.
• Mitie Security: Mitie is a large UK facilities and security services group offering fire safety, security systems integration, guarding and monitoring. Comparable to BusinessWatch on its combined fire and electronic security offering to enterprise customers, but with a much broader services portfolio and national guarding arm.
• Securitas UK: Securitas UK is a large guarding-led security firm that also offers electronic security systems, fire safety and remote monitoring. Comparable to BusinessWatch on the systems integration and monitoring overlap, though Security's core scale is in manned guarding rather than installations.
• Chubb Fire & Security: Chubb Fire & Security is a large UK and global fire safety and security integrator offering installation, monitoring and maintenance of alarms, extinguishers and CCTV. Comparable to BusinessWatch on service portfolio and recurring monitoring revenue, but operates at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Johnson Controls OpenBlue / Fire Detection: Johnson Controls is a global building systems provider with a significant UK fire detection (Tyco/Notifier/Zettler) business supplying panels, detection and integrated building management. Comparable to BusinessWatch on fire alarm hardware, integration and service contracts, though at much larger scale and with proprietary product IP.
• Honeywell Building Technologies (UK): Honeywell provides fire detection panels (Notifier, Morley), access control and integrated building management across the UK and globally. Comparable to BusinessWatch on commercial fire alarm systems, access control and smart building integration, though at much larger scale and with proprietary platform IP.

Direct peers

• Banham Group: Banham is a London-headquartered UK security and locksmiths provider with fire alarm, access control, CCTV and intruder alarm installation plus 24/7 monitoring. Comparable to BusinessWatch in its end-to-end fire/security services offering and NSI-accredited monitoring, though with a stronger London residential tilt.
• Marlowe Fire & Security: Marlowe Fire & Security is a UK-focused integrator offering design, installation, monitoring and maintenance of fire and security systems to commercial and enterprise customers. It is the closest UK direct competitor to BusinessWatch, with a similar services-led model, recurring maintenance book and multi-vertical customer mix.
• Trinity Fire & Security: Trinity Fire & Security is a UK fire detection and security systems integrator covering fire alarms, extinguishers, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting. Directly comparable to BusinessWatch on service portfolio, NSI/BAFE compliance posture and enterprise/commercial customer mix.
• VPS Security (Vacant Property Specialists): VPS provides temporary and permanent fire and security solutions across UK and Europe, including CCTV, intruder alarms and remote monitoring. Comparable to BusinessWatch on managed services, monitoring-led recurring revenue and multi-vertical B2B customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 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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