UKOS
UKOS PLC is a UK-based workplace productivity specialist that consolidates business consumables, print, interiors, 3PL, PPE, and business services into single managed relationships for large corporates, public-sector organisations, and SMEs, delivered through account management and an own electric-fleet logistics network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersHemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What UKOS does
UKOS PLC is a UK-headquartered (Hemel Hempstead) workplace productivity specialist that consolidates multiple business supply and service categories into a single managed relationship. Its portfolio spans eight product lines: business consumables (office supplies, printer supplies, facilities and washroom supplies), workplace drinks and snacks, an 'All Things Print' managed print service, promotional products, commercial interiors (design, fit-out, refurbishment, relocation), business services (facilities management, waste, compliance), third-party logistics (3PL re-working, packing, fulfilment), and PPE & workwear including a closed-loop recycling scheme with Race Recycling. Customers are large corporates, public-sector bodies, and SMEs, served through dedicated account management teams, tender processes, and an online ordering portal supported by bespoke reporting and a Happiness Index feedback tool.
The operating platform is anchored by a UK-wide logistics footprint with five sites — Hemel Hempstead HQ, Northwich, Newcastle (Lowes Hall), Flitwick, and the Smart Logistics Hub near J12 M1 — and an own-fleet of 100% electric delivery vans using route-planning software. The Smart Logistics Hub is an EPC A-rated facility with solar panels (covering ~50% of electricity needs) and ground-source heating, delivering 80% carbon reduction versus conventional warehousing and 72% lower delivery miles since 2008. UKOS holds CarbonNeutral certification alongside ISO 14001, 9001, 45001, Investors in People, and SafeContractor accreditations, and is working towards ISO 20400 sustainable procurement.
Revenue is generated via transaction-fee consumables sales and managed-service contracts (managed print, 3PL, business services, commercial interiors, PPE recycling) under bespoke, quote-based, multi-year arrangements. GTM is sales-led through account management targeting enterprise, public-sector and SME buyers, with named enterprise clients including Hays Travel, Chubb, Fowler Welch, The Jockey Club, Galliford Try, London Women's Clinic, and Clarins. UKOS reports 90% customer retention with an average customer tenure of ~7 years and 64 days, and 96% of customers rating themselves happy or very happy with the service.
UKOS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- UKOS
- Legal name
- UKOS PLC
- Website
- https://ukosplc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- UKOS PLC is a UK-based workplace productivity specialist that consolidates business consumables, print, interiors, 3PL, PPE, and business services into single managed relationships for large corporates, public-sector organisations, and SMEs, delivered through account management and an own electric-fleet logistics network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
UKOS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Workplace Supplies and Services
- NAICS
- Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Packaging, Materials & Sustainable Fulfillment Solutions (CRAFAMAL), Bulky & Oversized E-commerce Fulfillment (Large Parcel/Two-Person Delivery Prep) (TLAIADAJ)
Keywords
Where UKOS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hemel Hempstead
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
UKOS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Business Consumables Sales: Sale of office supplies, printer supplies, facilities supplies, cleaning and hygiene products, safety supplies, washroom supplies, and warehouse/mailroom supplies to businesses.
- Managed Print Services: Complete print management services encompassing print requirements, stock management, ordering, and reporting solutions.
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL): Fulfilment solutions including stock storage, picking, packing, shipping, re-working, re-packing, and product finishing services.
- Commercial Interiors: Office workspace solutions, space planning, storage solutions, design, refurbishment, fit-out, and relocation services.
- Promotional Products: Branded merchandise and corporate gifts, with over 50,000 promotional gift items available.
- PPE and Workwear: Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment including uniforms, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, with recycling services.
- Business Services: Waste management, safety and compliance, facilities management, and washroom services.
- Workplace Drinks and Snacks: Catering supplies including tea, coffee, soft drinks, snacks, and fairtrade products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Bespoke managed services tailored to individual customer requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
UKOS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
UKOS consolidates multiple workplace product and service categories — office and facilities consumables, workplace drinks and snacks, managed print, branded promotional merchandise, commercial interior fit-out and relocation, facilities/business services, third-party logistics fulfilment and PPE/workwear (with closed-loop recycling) — into a single-source, account-managed supply solution for UK businesses. Delivery is supported by an online ordering portal, a Smart Logistics Hub and an own electric-van fleet, with bespoke pricing under multi-year contracts.
Product overview
UKOS is a workplace productivity specialist providing a single-source consolidated solution for workplace products and services across multiple categories. The portfolio includes Business Consumables (office supplies, printer supplies), Workplace Drinks & Snacks, All Things Print (printing services and management), Promotional Products (branded merchandise), Commercial Interiors (design, fit-out, relocation), Business Services (facilities, waste, compliance), Third Party Logistics (3PL fulfilment), and PPE & Workwear. These offerings are unified through account management, sustainability solutions, IT/online ordering systems, and logistics solutions to drive consolidation, cost reduction, and sustainability.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Business Consumables Comprehensive range of competitively priced office and facilities consumables for UK businesses, covering office supplies, paper, printer supplies, facilities supplies, cleaning and hygiene, safety supplies, washroom supplies, and warehouse/mailroom supplies.
- Workplace Drinks & Snacks Workplace refreshments supply for offices, including crisps, nuts, sweets, biscuits, health snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, wine and ethically certified (Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance) options.
- All Things Print Managed print services covering operational print, marketing print, printed packaging, signage, posters, exhibition graphics, graphic design, web2print, printed stationery and fast-turnaround digital printing, with full print management and stock management.
- Promotional Products Over 50,000 branded merchandise and corporate gift items for trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, events and charity fundraising, including eco ranges, artwork/design services, campaign planning and event management.
- Commercial Interiors Turnkey workplace design, refurbishment, fit-out and relocation services covering workplace strategy, design, furniture, mechanical and electrical services, construction, project management and aftercare for UK offices.
- Business Services Essential managed business services for UK organisations, including facilities management, waste management, washroom management, safety and compliance, supply/service/maintenance, recycling and shredding.
- Third Party Logistics (3PL) Tailored third-party logistics services including re-working, re-packing, product finishing, order fulfilment, stocking and storage, and outsourced manufacturing, delivered from a Low Carbon Logistics Hub.
- PPE & Workwear Comprehensive workwear and PPE range covering uniforms, leisurewear, sportswear, safetywear, chefswear, hand/respiratory/head/eye/ear protection, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, medical, fall arrest and fire protection, with a closed-loop recycling service.
Quantifiable outcome
- 80% carbon reduction compared to conventional warehousing
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use UKOS
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
UKOS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
UKOS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Race RecyclingminorUKOS partners with Race Recycling to offer a secure, closed-loop Workwear & PPE Recycling Service. This partnership helps organisations meet environmental goals while maintaining brand integrity through an award-winning closed-loop recycling scheme.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
UKOS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sodexo UK: Global workplace services group with a substantial UK footprint spanning facilities management, food services and employee experience. Comparable to UKOS on the Business Services and Workplace Drinks & Snacks lines, but operating at a much broader enterprise-services scale across multiple non-overlapping categories.
- ISS A/S: Global facility services provider with leading UK workplace presence. Comparable to UKOS's business services line (facilities, cleaning, hygiene) but offers a broader workplace-services portfolio rather than UKOS's consolidated-supplies focus.
- Compass Group UK: Global contract foodservices and support services group with major UK workplace presence. Comparable to UKOS's Workplace Drinks & Snacks category and overlap on workplace services, but operates at vastly greater scale and across many non-overlapping service lines.
Regional players
- Winc: Australia/NZ workplace solutions provider (formerly Staples ANZ) bundling office supplies, furniture, print and managed services — very similar consolidated-supplier model to UKOS, but operating in a different geography. Useful analogue for benchmarking UKOS's bundled-services margin and growth profile.
Direct peers
- Banner Group: UK-based independent office supplies, stationery and workplace consumables distributor serving similar SMB and mid-market segments. Closely comparable to UKOS on product set (consumables, stationery, business essentials) and on UK-only operating footprint.
- Lyreco: European leader in B2B workplace and office supplies distribution with strong UK operations. Closest direct competitor to UKOS — same product categories (consumables, print, beverages, PPE), same consolidated-supplier value proposition, same target enterprise and public-sector buyers.
- Bunzl: Global B2B distribution and wholesale group (London-listed) specialising in workplace supplies, cleaning, hygiene, safety and PPE — directly comparable to UKOS's consumables, PPE & workwear, and business services bundles, but operating at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
- Office Power: UK workplace solutions provider bundling office supplies, print, furniture and managed-services to SMEs and corporates. Directly comparable to UKOS on the consolidated-supplier proposition, multi-category bundling, and UK-only focus.
- Viking Direct (Office Depot): UK arm of Office Depot, a major UK/European B2B office-supplies catalogue and online distributor. Directly comparable to UKOS's Business Consumables and online ordering-portal offering, competing head-to-head on office supplies, paper and toner, and small-business reach.
- Northwood Stationery Group: Long-established UK office supplies and stationery wholesaler/distributor serving resellers and end-customers. Comparable to UKOS on core office consumables distribution, UK-only operations, and B2B account-management-led GTM.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
UKOS social profiles
Digital presenceUKOS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
UKOS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
UKOS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
UKOS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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UKOS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about UKOS
What does UKOS do?
UKOS consolidates multiple workplace product and service categories — office and facilities consumables, workplace drinks and snacks, managed print, branded promotional merchandise, commercial interior fit-out and relocation, facilities/business services, third-party logistics fulfilment and PPE/workwear (with closed-loop recycling) — into a single-source, account-managed supply solution for UK businesses. Delivery is supported by an online ordering portal, a Smart Logistics Hub and an own electric-van fleet, with bespoke pricing under multi-year contracts.
Is UKOS a public or private company?
UKOS is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was UKOS founded?
UKOS was founded in 1998. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is UKOS based?
UKOS is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does UKOS make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Business Consumables Sales are the primary driver. The others are managed Print Services, third-Party Logistics (3PL), commercial Interiors, promotional Products, PPE and Workwear, business Services and workplace Drinks and Snacks.
Who are UKOS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sodexo UK, ISS A/S and Compass Group UK. Winc is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Banner Group, Lyreco, Bunzl, Office Power, Viking Direct (Office Depot) and Northwood Stationery Group.
Does UKOS have an API?
No public API is recorded for UKOS.
What industry is UKOS in?
UKOS's product category is Workplace Supplies and Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOALAG, Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper), with a secondary code of CRAFAMAL, Packaging, Materials & Sustainable Fulfillment Solutions. Its NAICS code is 42344 and its SIC code is 5040.