What CORGI Technical Services does

CORGI Technical Services is a UK Employee Owned Trust, founded circa 1970 and headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire, that provides independent compliance auditing, accreditation, risk assessment, and training services across the built environment. Its primary offering is structured around five pillars: independent field-based auditing (gas, electrical, renewables, EV charging, lifting, etc.); the CORGI Accreditation framework covering eight disciplines (governance, gas, electrical, water, lifting, fire, asbestos, damp/mould); specialist DSEAR explosive-atmosphere risk assessments; an incident investigation and expert witness practice that has supported work connected to the Grenfell inquiry; and a training portfolio delivered through its partnership with the Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals (ASCP), including the Bitesize Learning CPD micro-course suite.

Underpinning the services portfolio is TCW document analysis technology, delivered into UK social housing under an exclusive partnership: CORGI provides sector assurance, implementation, and rule curation while TCW supplies the underlying intelligent document checking platform. The company monetizes through professional services engagements (quote-based pricing tied to portfolio scope) and managed services for the TCW platform, reaching customers via enterprise field sales, a consultative request-support motion, headline presence at ASCP26, and an event- and community-led GTM reinforced by ASCP's CEO-led integration with CORGI.

Customers span six verticals — social housing (primary), education, facilities & estates, travel & tourism, utilities, and regulators & authorities — with named anchors including the Metropolitan Police, Sovereign Network Group (SNG), Places for People, Sanctuary Housing, John Lewis Partnership, Accent Group, NCH, Dudley, Vico, Loreburn Housing Association, and Ateb. Marketing emphasizes 50+ years of technical heritage, the iconic CORGI brand, multi-disciplinary expertise, and independent, evidence-led assurance, with thought-leadership publications (Ignite, white papers) and a national 'Safety Can't Wait Outside' campaign establishing CORGI as the de facto voice of the UK safety and compliance community.

Name

CORGI Technical Services

Legal name

CORGI Technical Services

Website

https://corgitechnical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CORGI Technical Services is a UK Employee Owned Trust providing independent compliance auditing, accreditation, DSEAR assessments, and TCW-powered document analysis across gas, electrical, fire, water, asbestos, and lifting disciplines. It primarily serves social housing providers with additional reach into education, facilities, travel, utilities, and regulators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety and Compliance Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Building Inspection Services (54135)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Safety Compliance, Risk Assessments & Training (Code Consulting) (IMAIAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG), Electrical Permitting, Inspection Preparation & Compliance Services (HSAOADAL)

Keywords

• Safety compliance auditing
• Gas safety services
• Electrical safety compliance
• DSEAR risk assessments
• Compliance accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tadley

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Auditing and Inspection Services: Independent inspection and auditing services including post-inspections, work-in-progress inspections, document validation, and corrective action follow-through for housing providers across gas, electrical, renewables, battery storage, EV charging and other specialist systems.
2. CORGI Accreditation: Rigorous independent accreditation framework for housing providers assessing performance across eight critical areas: core governance, gas safety, electrical safety, water safety, lifting equipment, fire safety, asbestos management, and damp and mould. Structured assessment and recognition for organizational commitment to high standards.
3. DSEAR Risk Assessments: Specialist DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) risk assessments for social landlords and building operators. Includes explosive atmosphere risk identification, duty holder obligation clarification, and proportionate action planning.
4. Training and Competence Support: Training and assessment delivered through ASCP, including gas safety, electrical safety, safety & compliance courses, and Bitesize Learning modules. Recognized learning designed to build confidence and support safer practice.
5. TCW Document Analysis Technology: Technology-enabled document analysis partnership with TCW, where CORGI delivers the technology into social housing sector as TCW's exclusive partner, combining advanced capability with sector knowledge.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CORGI Technical Services provides independent safety and compliance services to UK organizations across the built environment, with a primary focus on social housing. Core offerings include independent auditing (post-inspections, work-in-progress inspections, document validation), CORGI Accreditation (assessment across eight compliance disciplines), DSEAR risk assessments for explosive atmospheres, TCW document analysis technology delivered as exclusive partner, training through ASCP, and incident investigation/expert witness services. The company serves housing providers, local authorities, facilities teams, utilities, education providers, travel/tourism businesses, and regulators, helping them demonstrate defensible compliance and strengthen safety assurance.

Product overview

CORGI Technical Services offers a portfolio of compliance-focused products and services for the built environment, primarily serving social housing providers. The core offerings include: (1) CORGI Accreditation - an independent accreditation framework assessing eight compliance disciplines; (2) TCW Compliance Software - document analysis technology that automates extraction and validation of compliance data across multiple safety areas; (3) Auditing Services - independent field-based and document-based auditing across gas, electrical, and specialist systems; (4) DSEAR Risk Assessments - specialist assessments for explosive atmosphere regulations; (5) Training delivered through ASCP partnership including gas, electrical, fire safety courses and Bitesize Learning modules; (6) Incident Investigation and Expert Witness services; and (7) Gas Safety Certificates for historical work. The TCW technology serves as the primary technology platform, while CORGI Accreditation provides the assessment framework, with auditing and DSEAR services providing complementary technical expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TCW: Document analysis technology partnership for compliance assurance - CORGI is TCW's exclusive partner delivering intelligent compliance data analysis into the social housing sector.

Products and services

• CORGI Accreditation Independent accreditation framework for housing providers assessing performance across eight critical compliance areas: core governance, gas safety, electrical safety, water safety, lifting equipment, fire safety, asbestos management, and damp and mould. Provides structured assessment and recognition for organizational commitment to high standards.
• Auditing Services Independent auditing services including post-inspections, work-in-progress inspections, document validation, and corrective action follow-through for housing providers across gas, electrical, renewables, battery storage, EV charging, and other specialist systems.
• DSEAR Risk Assessments Specialist DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) risk assessments for social landlords and building operators. Includes explosive atmosphere risk identification, duty holder obligation clarification, and proportionate action planning focused on gas installations in plant rooms, risers, and meter cupboards.
• TCW Compliance Software Intelligent document analysis technology delivered as CORGI's exclusive partnership with TCW into the social housing sector. Reads compliance documents the way an experienced professional would, extracting key data fields, checking against regulatory and technical rules, and presenting clear results across gas, fire, electrical, water safety, asbestos, and lifting equipment compliance areas.
• Training (delivered through ASCP) Training and assessment delivered through ASCP including gas safety, electrical safety, fire safety, safety and compliance courses, and Bitesize Learning short CPD-certified modules. Recognized learning designed to build confidence and support safer practice for social housing professionals.
• Incident Investigation and Expert Witness Services Specialist incident investigation and expert witness services for gas-related incidents, supporting police, regulators, legal proceedings, and coronial processes. Includes work connected to the Grenfell investigation, providing independent technical analysis, causation analysis, evidence examination, and expert testimony.
• Gas Safety Certificates (historical) Replacement gas installation and Building Regulations certificates available online for gas work notified under the CORGI gas work notification scheme between 1 April 2005 and 31 March 2009, before the scheme transferred to Gas Safe Register.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ appointments annually with social housing residents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gas Safe RegisterminorOthers · 1 April 2009Historical partnership where CORGI operated gas work notification arrangements between April 2005 and March 2009 before the scheme transferred to Gas Safe Register. CORGI Technical Services now maintains certificate search services for work notified during that period.
• ASCP (Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORGI Technical Services works alongside ASCP, the professional community for safety and compliance across the built environment. CORGI CEO Matt Sharp also leads ASCP Group, creating deep integration. Together they combine technical expertise, sector insight and professional development to help organizations strengthen safety, assurance and competence. CORGI is headline partner for ASCP26 conference.
• TCW (Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationCORGI delivers TCW's document analysis technology as exclusive partner into the social housing sector. TCW provides the technology platform while CORGI provides assurance, context, sector expertise and practical implementation support. Together they create a three-way partnership with housing providers.
• ABTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORGI has long-standing relationships in the travel and tourism sector including support from ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents). The partnership provides credibility and sector access for CORGI's accommodation safety services.
• FTO (Federation of Tour Operators)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORGI maintains relationships with FTO alongside ABTA in the travel and tourism sector, supporting tour operators and travel brands with gas and electrical safety oversight.
• Crimestoppers Stay Energy Safe CampaignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCORGI supports the Crimestoppers Stay Energy Safe Campaign which raises awareness of energy theft and encourages anonymous reporting. CORGI helps amplify the campaign message through its communications channels and sector engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pennington Choices: UK building safety and compliance consultancy focused on social housing stock condition surveys, fire risk assessments, asbestos, and electrical safety audits. Closest direct peer to CORGI's social housing compliance and auditing offering.
• Michael Dyson Associates: UK property consultancy providing stock condition, building surveying, fire risk assessments and asbestos services primarily to housing associations and local authorities. Comparable in customer base and service mix to CORGI's social housing auditing practice.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas UK: Global testing, inspection and certification group offering building and infrastructure compliance, fire safety audits and HSE services. Competes with CORGI for social housing and built environment compliance mandates through a broad industrial TIC portfolio.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): UK standards body and certification provider offering management system certification, training and compliance services. Comparable to CORGI's accreditation and training programs but anchored in standards ownership and global brand authority.
• Arcadis Built Asset Consulting: Global design and consultancy firm offering building surveying, fire safety, and asset compliance services to real estate and public sector clients. Overlaps with CORGI in social housing, education and facilities compliance work as one of many service lines.
• SGS UK (Testing, Inspection & Certification): Global TIC leader offering independent inspection, certification and testing services including building, fire and industrial safety compliance. Comparable to CORGI's auditing and certification services but operates at global scale across many industries.
• WSP Built Environment Compliance: Global engineering consultancy with dedicated built environment compliance, fire engineering and building safety services to public and private sector clients. Comparable audit and assurance services to CORGI but delivered through a multi-disciplinary global firm.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): Global assurance provider offering management system certification, training and asset integrity compliance services. Comparable accreditation and training functionality to CORGI, with broader industrial exposure and stronger international footprint.
• Savills (Building & Project Consultancy): Global real estate advisor with a building and project consultancy division offering building surveys, M&E engineering and fire safety services to commercial and residential clients. Overlaps with CORGI's auditing and consultancy work as part of a much broader real estate platform.

Emerging players

• Elevate (Building Safety & Compliance Software): UK-focused building safety, compliance and training software provider to social landlords and property managers. Emerging technology-led player in the same compliance data space that CORGI's TCW partnership targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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