Surplus Solutions Group

What Surplus Solutions Group does

Surplus Solutions Group Ltd is a UK-based, privately held surplus stock buying and clearance company headquartered in Leyland, Lancashire (Company number 14533413). The company purchases surplus, excess, overstocked, liquidated, and bankrupt inventory directly from UK businesses and resells it through wholesale, export, auction, and secondary market channels, generating revenue on the margin between purchase price and resale value. Its service offering is comprehensive and unified: core stock purchasing (general surplus, food, medical, bankrupt, liquidation), operational services (company clearances, strip-out, waste disposal, recycling), and on-site auction management — all coordinated by a single team from assessment through collection and payment.

The company serves three primary segments: retailers and wholesalers with overstock, large corporate customers requiring bulk clearance (often tied to lease deadlines or closures), and insolvency practitioners managing distressed estates. A secondary segment addresses small independents with smaller parcel quantities. Coverage spans 14 major UK cities (London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Nottingham, Southampton). Industry verticals served include automotive, construction, electronics, fashion and apparel, health and beauty, and home and furniture.

The business is operationally service-based with no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed headcount, and no public financials. GTM is direct-to-consumer style (phone, email, web forms, WhatsApp) with same-day decision commitments and no minimum quantity requirements (single pallets to full warehouses). Pricing is quote-based, reportedly 10-60% of landed cost depending on category, condition, and shelf life. No funding rounds, M&A, or institutional investors are disclosed; the company appears to be a bootstrapped operating business with 10+ years of commercial experience.

Name

Surplus Solutions Group

Legal name

Surplus Solutions Group Ltd

Website

https://surplussolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Surplus Solutions Group is a UK-based private company that buys surplus, excess, liquidated, and bankrupt stock directly from retailers, corporates, and insolvency practitioners, then resells via wholesale, export, or auction channels across 14 UK cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surplus Inventory Clearance Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (4249), General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (424410), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099), Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Liquidation Auctions & Asset Disposition Retail (CRAEAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Recovery, Liquidation & Secondary Market Logistics (TLAIAHAF), Asset Recovery, Surplus & Decommissioning Services (EUAIANAD), Overstock & Surplus General Merchandise Retail (CRAEAFAB)

Keywords

• Surplus stock buying
• Warehouse clearance services
• Insolvency liquidation support
• Industrial asset purchasing
• Stock recycling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leyland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surplus Stock Purchasing: The company purchases surplus, excess, liquidated, and bankrupt stock from businesses at negotiated prices, then resells through wholesale, export, auction, or secondary market channels. Revenue generated through the margin between purchase price and resale value across various product categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Surplus Solutions Group purchases surplus, excess, bankrupt, and liquidation stock directly from UK businesses at negotiated prices and resells it through wholesale, export, and auction channels. It complements core stock purchasing with company clearances, strip-out services, waste disposal, recycling, and auction management for assets and equipment. Engagements are priced individually with no minimum quantities; the company handles assessment, collection, payment, and resale for retailers, wholesalers, corporates, and insolvency practitioners across the UK.

Product overview

Surplus Solutions Group operates as a comprehensive surplus stock buying and clearance company, offering a unified set of services for businesses across the UK. The core offering consists of stock purchasing services (Surplus & Excess Stock Buying, Food Stock Buyers, Medical Stock Buyers, Bankrupt Stock Buyers, Liquidation Stock Clearance) supported by operational services (Company Clearances, Strip-Out Services, Waste Disposal, Recycling Solutions). The company also provides auction-based solutions through Auctions Management Service and On-Site Auctions, enabling businesses to maximise recovery value. Industry-specific services cover Automotive, Construction, Electronics, Fashion & Apparel, Health and Beauty, and Home & Furniture sectors. Asset purchasing extends to Vehicles, Equipment, and Warehouse Equipment. Specialist Insolvency & Liquidation Services support insolvency practitioners. All services are coordinated by a single team handling assessment, collection, disposal, and payment from start to finish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surplus & Excess Stock Buying Core service purchasing excess, overstocked, and slow-moving inventory from businesses across the UK. Targets retailers, wholesalers, and corporate clients needing to free warehouse space and recover capital.
• Food Stock Buyers Specialist purchasing of surplus and short-dated food stock, including packaged goods and wholesale food lines. For food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers facing overstock or near-expiry inventory.
• Medical Stock Buyers Purchase of surplus medical supplies, healthcare inventory, PPE, and unused consumables from clinics and distributors. Supports healthcare providers and medical wholesalers offloading excess stock.
• Bankrupt Stock Buyers Fast, discreet purchase of stock from businesses facing closure or insolvency situations. Designed for insolvency practitioners, liquidators, and businesses in distress.
• Liquidation Stock Clearance Bulk purchasing of liquidation stock, cancelled retail orders, and seasonal overstocks. Targets retailers, wholesalers, and corporate clients needing to liquidate large volumes.
• Company Clearances Full business and site clearance services including surplus stock, redundant assets, fixtures, and fittings. For businesses closing, relocating, or restructuring.
• Pallet Rack Buyers Purchase and removal of pallet racking, industrial shelving, and warehouse storage systems. Targets warehouses and industrial facilities with surplus storage infrastructure.
• Recycling Solutions Responsible recycling and disposal of damaged goods, obsolete inventory, and non-saleable products in compliance with UK environmental regulations. For businesses needing compliant disposal pathways.
• Strip-Out Services Removal of shelving, equipment, storage systems, and unwanted fixtures from commercial premises during closures or relocations. For landlords, tenants, and businesses vacating sites.
• Waste Disposal Commercial waste disposal for damaged stock, expired products, excess warehouse materials, and bulky business waste. For businesses with non-saleable or damaged inventory requiring compliant removal.
• On-Site Auctions Professional on-site auction services for surplus assets and equipment, maximising recovery value without relocating goods. For businesses and insolvency practitioners needing realized value from on-premises assets.
• Auctions Management Service Full-service auction management including valuation, cataloguing, buyer coordination, and collection for mixed stock and commercial assets. For businesses and IPs running formal asset disposal exercises.
• Automotive Stock Buyers Purchase of surplus automotive parts, accessories, oils, and related goods from dealers, distributors, and manufacturers. Targets automotive aftermarket businesses with overstocked inventory.
• Construction Stock Buyers Purchase of leftover materials, unused fixtures, site equipment, and pallet loads from construction businesses. For contractors, builders' merchants, and construction sites with surplus materials.
• Electronics Stock Buyers Purchase of surplus consumer electronics, accessories, components, and obsolete inventory from retailers and ecommerce sellers. Targets electronics retailers and resellers with overstock.
• Fashion & Apparel Stock Buyers Purchase of end-of-season clothing, cancelled orders, and overstock apparel in bulk. For fashion brands, wholesalers, and retailers with excess clothing inventory.
• Health and Beauty Stock Buyers Purchase of surplus cosmetics, skincare products, toiletries, and supplements with discretion and brand protection. For health and beauty brands, distributors, and retailers with overstock.
• Home & Furniture Stock Buyers Purchase of surplus furniture, discontinued homeware lines, returned goods, and excess inventory from retailers and distributors. For furniture retailers, homeware brands, and distributors.
• Vehicle & Equipment Buyers Purchase of commercial vehicles, forklifts, plant and machinery, and commercial assets from business fleets and closures. For businesses fleet-managers and insolvency-driven asset disposals.
• Warehouse Equipment Buyers Purchase of trolleys, conveyors, shelving systems, and warehouse equipment from industrial and commercial sites. For warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities disposing of operational equipment.
• Insolvency & Liquidation Services Services for insolvency practitioners including valuation, clearance, resale, auctions, and disposal to maximise returns in formal insolvency processes. Targets insolvency practitioners, liquidators, and corporate recovery professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day decisions on all inquiries
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• John Pye Auctions: One of the UK's largest auction houses handling liquidation stock, retail returns, and commercial assets across multiple categories. Overlaps directly with Surplus Solutions' on-site auction and asset disposition services.
• Eddisons: UK-based firm offering commercial property, insolvency, and asset valuation/auction services. Overlaps with Surplus Solutions' company clearances, asset purchasing, and IP-facing services.
• Just Clear: UK commercial clearance and waste removal specialist offering house, office, and warehouse clearances including asset purchase and recycling. Closely comparable in service scope, particularly strip-out and company clearances.
• Wilsons Auctions: UK and Ireland auctioneer specializing in insolvency, liquidation, and asset recovery auctions for corporate and government clients. Directly comparable customer set (IPs, corporates, government) and product categories.
• BPI Auctions: UK-based auction and asset disposition company running online and on-site auctions for surplus stock, retail returns, and insolvency assets. Directly comparable business model, customer base (retailers, IPs, liquidators), and product categories to Surplus Solutions Group.
• Asset Management Solutions: UK firm providing asset valuation, disposal, and clearance services to insolvency practitioners and corporates. Directly comparable in the IP-facing and asset-purchase service lines.

Broad incumbents

• B-Stock Solutions: Operator of B2B liquidation marketplaces for returned, overstock, and used goods across multiple verticals. Comparable as a tech-enabled buyer of surplus and customer-return inventory in adjacent categories.
• Hilco Global: Global asset valuation, advisory, and disposition firm with a UK presence serving retail, insolvency, and corporate clients. Broader scope and international scale, but directly comparable core service of surplus and distressed asset monetization.
• Liquidity Services: US-headquartered online marketplace and services provider for surplus and returned merchandise, with a UK/Europe footprint. Operates at larger scale with platform-based B2B liquidation comparable to Surplus Solutions' wholesale and auction channels.

Emerging players

• Clearabee: UK on-demand bulky waste and commercial clearance provider with focus on fast, tech-enabled booking. Comparable in waste disposal and clearance services, with a stronger digital GTM motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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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