Xact

What Xact does

Xact Consultancy & Training Limited is a UK-based specialist training provider focused exclusively on fire safety qualifications, apprenticeships, and continuing professional development for the regulated built environment. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Evesham, Worcestershire, the company serves a primarily public-sector and regulated-customer base that includes UK and Irish fire and rescue services, registered building control approvers and inspectors, NHS healthcare estates, schools, and individual fire risk assessors and fire safety managers. Its portfolio spans Level 2 Awards through Level 5 Diplomas in fire safety, fire risk assessment, and fire engineering design, plus a Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector apprenticeship and government-funded apprenticeship pathways.

The company's delivery infrastructure rests on three proprietary or branded platforms: the Xact Learning Environment (XLE), an LMS hosting 24/7 course materials, standards, and online assessments; the Interactive Virtual Classroom (iVC), a live tutor-led online classroom with breakout rooms; and the E-Learning Academy, a self-paced CPD catalogue expanded into Health and Safety, Health and Social Care, Personal Development, Business Skills and Hospitality. Qualifications are awarded through regulated partners including SFJ Awards, ABBE, and Highfield, with additional industry accreditation from IFSM, ELCAS provider status, and Cyber Essentials Plus cybersecurity certification.

Xact monetises through per-delegate course fees (ranging from £80 for self-study CPD to £1,500+ for multi-day Level 4/5 programmes), registration fees with awarding bodies, private organisational delivery contracts for groups of 10+, and UK government apprenticeship levy/co-funding for apprenticeships such as the Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector (up to £11,000 per apprentice). With around 39 employees and no disclosed external funding, the business operates as a privately held, organically scaled specialist training company.

Name

Xact

Legal name

Xact Consultancy & Training Limited

Website

https://xact.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Xact Consultancy & Training Limited is a UK-based fire safety training provider delivering Ofqual-regulated qualifications (Level 2-5), apprenticeships, and CPD to fire brigades, building control professionals, healthcare and education estates, and individual fire risk assessors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Training and Qualifications

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Risk Training Simulations (EHS, OSHA, Hazard Response) (EDAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Occupant Fire Safety Training, Drills & Warden Programs (BPABAHAM), Fire Safety, Life Safety & Code Compliance (EDALAEAI)

Keywords

• Fire safety training
• Fire risk assessment
• Fire engineering qualifications
• Fire safety apprenticeships
• Regulated awarding body courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Evesham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Individual course fees for qualifications and training programs, ranging from £80 to £1,500+ per delegate depending on course level and duration. Prices are quoted excluding VAT.
2. Qualification Registration Fees: Additional fees for registration with awarding bodies (SFJ Awards, ABBE) required before starting qualifications.
3. Organizational/Corporate Training: Private delivery of qualifications, apprenticeships and specialist training for organisations with 10+ individuals. Organisational programmes conducted virtually or in-person at client facilities.
4. Apprenticeship Government Funding: Government-funded apprenticeship programmes where training costs are partially or wholly met through apprenticeship levy and government contributions, depending on employer size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Xact provides regulated fire safety training, qualifications, apprenticeships, and specialist courses for UK fire and rescue services, building control professionals, fire risk assessors, fire safety managers, designers, and architects. Offerings span Level 2 Awards through Level 5 Diplomas in fire safety, fire risk assessment, and fire engineering design, plus Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships, specialist courses (fire doors, healthcare premises, schools, residential and commercial buildings, sports grounds), and continuing professional development. Delivery is via the proprietary XLE learning management system, the live Interactive Virtual Classroom (iVC), and self-paced E-Learning Academy.

Product overview

Xact is a fire safety training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of qualifications, courses, apprenticeships, and online learning platforms. The core learning delivery infrastructure consists of the Xact Learning Environment (XLE) for managing coursework and assessments, the Interactive Virtual Classroom (iVC) for live online instruction, and the E-Learning Academy for on-demand CPD. Their qualification programmes span from Level 2 Awards through Level 5 Diplomas in fire safety, fire risk assessment, and fire engineering, while their apprenticeship programmes cover Level 3 Community Safety Advisor, Level 3 Fire Safety Advisor, Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector, and Level 6 Fire Safety Engineer (Degree). Specialist courses address niche areas including fire door inspection, healthcare premises, schools, residential and commercial buildings, and sports grounds. The portfolio is primarily focused on UK regulatory compliance under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with qualifications accredited by SFJ Awards and ABBE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xact Learning Environment (XLE): Online platform that supports the delivery of all Xact's qualifications, courses and apprenticeships with 24/7 access to materials, standards, guidance and workbooks.
• Interactive Virtual Classroom (iVC)
• E-Learning Academy
• Xact Assessment

Products and services

• Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Checks Regulated qualification for operational fire service personnel to identify and report on fire safety issues as part of workplace activities and to check that fire safety measures are in place.
• Level 2 Fire Safety Principles SFJ Awards nationally recognised 2-day grounding in fire safety covering fire causes, spread, hazard identification and practical steps to keep people and premises safe.
• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety National qualification for those who assess fire safety in simple buildings, covering regulators, assessors, and persons responsible for fire safety.
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety National qualification for those who assess fire safety in complex premises such as shops, hotels, industrial units, and venues beyond DCLG Fire Risk Assessment Guides.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety Diploma for those working as regulatory fire safety inspectors within complex premises, including regulators, designers, and those responsible for fire safety.
• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment Nationally recognised fire risk assessor qualification building core competence to carry out fire risk assessments of foundation-level premises.
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment Advanced fire risk assessor qualification developing intermediate-level competence including assessment of moderate fire-risk and more complex buildings.
• Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design Advanced qualification for those who assess and design fire engineered buildings, covering principles of fire development, engineering design and FED submissions.
• ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection Nationally recognised qualification by the Awarding Body for Building Education (ABBE), regulated by Ofqual, for professionals to demonstrate fire door inspection capabilities and identify defects.
• Level 3 Community Safety Advisor Apprenticeship Government-funded apprenticeship providing life-improving advice, guidance and interventions supporting community safety across fire, falls, crime and other risks.
• Level 3 Fire Safety Advisor Apprenticeship Apprenticeship programme for those working with organisations to reduce fire risk in simple premises, including assessing risks, evaluating protection measures, and supporting enforcement action.
• Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector Apprenticeship Specialist apprenticeship covering fire safety assessment in the built environment including complex buildings, investigations, consultation, and enforcement via investigation and prosecution.
• Specialist Fire Safety Courses Specialist courses covering fire safety in flats, healthcare premises (HTM), schools (BB 100), residential buildings (BS 9991), commercial buildings (BS 9999), and sports grounds.
• Fire Risk Assessment Courses Courses covering Level 3 and Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualifications including roles, fire development, prevention principles, protection measures, and means of escape.
• Level 5 Fire Engineering Courses Advanced fire engineering courses covering fire engineering design, automatic suppression systems, smoke control, pressure differential systems, and fire modelling.
• E-Learning Academy (CPD platform) 24/7 accessible online CPD platform offering self-paced courses covering fire safety, health and safety, health and social care, business skills, personal development, mental health, and hospitality topics.
• CPD Courses Continuing professional development sessions covering fire safety updates, ADB updates, BS 9991 updates, BS 5839-1 updates, fire extinguishers, fire marshals, and fire doors.
• Xact End Point Assessment (EPA) End point assessment services for fire safety apprenticeships, connecting employers and apprentices with Ofqual-recognised independent assessment organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted for 20 years in fire safety industry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Awarding Body for Building Education (ABBE)coreOthersAwarding body for the Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection qualification, regulated by Ofqual.
• SFJ Awards (Skills for Justice Awards)coreOthersSkills for Justice Awards is the primary awarding body for Xact's fire safety qualifications. Xact is an approved Accredited Centre for registration and assessment of national fire safety qualifications.
• Highfield QualificationscoreOthersAwarding organisation for functional skills qualifications and other regulated training programmes.
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerXact is listed as an academic partner of CABE, supporting professional development for building engineers.
• Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFSM partnership for training course accreditation and professional recognition of fire safety professionals.
• Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASFP partnership offering free student membership to apprentices as part of Xact's apprenticeship package.
• Residential Sprinkler Association (RSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sprinkler-related training content and professional development.
• Xact AssessmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSeparate organisation providing End Point Assessment (EPA) services for Xact's apprenticeship programmes, ensuring independent assessment of apprentice competence.
• Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services (ELCAS)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOD Enhanced learning credits provider allowing military personnel to access Xact's fire safety qualifications using their ELCAS learning credits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fire Service College: UK-based specialist training provider for fire and rescue services, offering fire safety, incident command, and operational training. Directly comparable to Xact's UK fire brigade training and apprenticeship offerings.
• Astutis: UK-based health, safety, and environmental training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and other regulated qualifications. Comparable to Xact as a UK vocational training specialist targeting regulated professional certifications.
• Phoenix Health & Safety: UK-based health and safety training provider delivering NEBOSH, IOSH, and fire safety qualifications through classroom and online channels. Comparable multi-channel delivery model and regulated qualification focus to Xact.
• High Speed Training: UK-based online training provider offering regulated and CPD courses across fire safety, health and safety, food safety, and business skills. Comparable to Xact's E-Learning Academy and online CPD offering.

Broad incumbents

• British Safety Council: Established UK provider of safety training and qualifications, including fire safety, occupational health, and environmental safety. Overlaps with Xact's CPD and health and safety course offerings, but with a broader total safety portfolio.
• Highfield Qualifications: UK awarding body and approved training provider offering regulated qualifications across safety, security, and apprenticeship standards. Direct overlap with Xact's regulated fire safety qualifications and apprenticeship delivery.
• Capita (Fire & Rescue Training): Capita delivers outsourced training and services to UK fire and rescue services, including competency-based training. Overlaps with Xact's fire brigade training contracts but operates across a much broader public sector portfolio.
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH): UK chartered body offering accredited safety training and CPD across fire, occupational health, and process safety. Comparable to Xact's CPD and professional development credentials, though IOSH operates as a professional body rather than a training centre.

Others

• Canute FHC: Xact's stated partner providing sprinkler design software for fire safety professionals. Adjacent technology ecosystem participant rather than a direct training competitor.
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE): Xact's stated academic partner supporting professional development for building engineers. Adjacent professional body with overlapping fire safety and building compliance interest, not a direct training competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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