SPECTRUM IT CONSULTANCY LTD

What SPECTRUM IT CONSULTANCY LTD does

Spectrum IT Consultancy Ltd is a UK-based IT managed services provider founded in 2019, headquartered in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, and registered in England and Wales (Company No. 11792145). The company delivers integrated IT support, cloud, cyber-security, backup and disaster recovery, unified communications, and digital-workspace services to three primary customer segments: UK schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs), small and medium businesses, and charities. Its education segment is the most differentiated, with documented expertise around the DfE's Digital & Technology Standards and accredited delivery of Arbor's cloud-based management information system (MIS).

The core product portfolio centres on recurring managed services contracts: Managed IT & Support (remote monitoring, patch management, remote support), a Cyber Security Essentials bundle (endpoint detection and response, anti-phishing, dark-web breach analysis, user awareness training, password manager, annual audit), Backup & Disaster Recovery powered by RedStor, cloud VoIP and unified communications, Infrastructure as a Service via Microsoft Azure and AWS, and Digital Workspace (DaaS) solutions. For the education vertical the company adds specialised add-ons including Arbor MIS implementation, education-focused cloud solutions (Microsoft 365 Education CSP, Intune, Apple School Manager integration), and education-specific backup/DR. Underlying technology leverages third-party platforms — Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Entra AD, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco/Meraki, Gamma, Citrix, and Lenovo — delivered through partnerships including Microsoft CSP, AWS, RedStor, Arbor Education, LGfL, and device OEMs.

Commercially, the business model is predominantly subscription-based managed services sold through a direct consultative sales motion across the UK domestic market, with custom annual or per-user monthly contracts, per-user VoIP pricing with no PBX capex, and tiered education backup pricing keyed to student counts. Hardware procurement and project work (Arbor migrations, school off-boarding, field engineering for local authorities) supplement recurring revenue. The company markets itself primarily through its website with live chat and contact forms, an organic LinkedIn presence, and a cyber-security advisory blog, and operates exclusively through direct sales with no marketplace, reseller, or e-commerce channel present in the data.

Name

SPECTRUM IT CONSULTANCY LTD

Legal name

Spectrum IT Consultancy Ltd

Website

https://spectrum-it.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based IT managed services provider (founded 2019, Tewkesbury) delivering cloud, cyber-security, backup, VoIP, digital workspace and managed IT support on subscription contracts to UK schools, MATs, small businesses, and charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed IT Services & On‑Site Field Support (Helpdesk, Break/Fix, IMAC) (EDAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Service Desk & End-User Support (L1/L2) (BPAAACAA), Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA), IT Managed Services for Campus Operations (Service Desk, Endpoint, Network Ops) (EDAEALAE)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cyber security solutions
• Cloud infrastructure services
• VoIP unified communications
• Education IT support

Headquarters

HQ city

Tewkesbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT & Support Services: Ongoing managed IT support services covering remote monitoring and management, patch management, remote support, and system maintenance. Delivered as recurring subscription contracts with SLA commitments.
2. Backup & Disaster Recovery (BaaS): Managed backup-as-a-service covering on-premise, cloud, and SaaS workloads. Priced annually with tiered student-count models for education customers. Fully managed with reporting.
3. VoIP / Unified Communications: Cloud phone system delivered as a per-user subscription including IP handsets, soft-phone apps, and professional call workflows. No PBX hardware required.
4. Digital Workspace (DaaS): Hosted digital workspace on a per-user subscription basis, providing secure remote access to corporate applications and data.
5. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Cloud infrastructure provisioning through Azure and AWS partnerships. Pay-as-you-go or reserved instance models with no upfront hardware capital expenditure.
6. Cyber Security Essentials: Bundled cyber security managed services including endpoint detection and response, email protection, breach analysis, user training, and annual security audits as a packaged subscription.
7. Website as a Service: Managed website design, hosting, security (DDoS protection, HTTPS), and maintenance delivered as a recurring service.
8. Hardware Procurement: Sourcing and procurement of IT hardware (PCs, laptops, IP phones) for clients, likely as a one-time or project-based revenue stream.
9. Arbor MIS Implementation & Training: Accredited Arbor MIS partner providing consultancy, migration, and training services to schools transitioning to the Arbor platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spectrum IT Consultancy Ltd provides managed IT support, cloud, cyber security, and communications services to UK businesses, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and charities. Its core offering is a portfolio of subscription-based managed services including Managed IT Support, Cyber Security Essentials, Backup and Disaster Recovery, VoIP/Unified Communications, Digital Workspaces (DaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service, delivered with a consultative, sales-led approach. The company also specialises in UK education-sector compliance (DfE Digital and Technology Standards) and accredited Arbor MIS partner services.

Product overview

Spectrum IT Consultancy Ltd is an IT services and support company delivering a unified portfolio of managed services for businesses, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and charities. The core offering centers on Managed IT & Support combined with integrated Cybersecurity Essentials, Backup & DR, Unified Communications (VoIP), Digital Workspaces (DaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Managed Website services. For the education sector, they offer specialized add-ons including Arbor MIS Support, Education-focused Cloud Solutions, and Education-specific Backup & DR. These products work together as an end-to-end IT solution stack — from connectivity and hardware through to cloud infrastructure, security, and unified communications — all managed under their professional services model with SLA-backed support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT and Support Reliable IT support service providing remote monitoring and management, remote support, patch management, and system maintenance for businesses, schools, MATs and charities.
• Cyber Security Essentials Curated suite of cybersecurity packages including Endpoint Detection and Response, SaaS Protection, Anti-phishing Email Protection, Breach Analysis, User Awareness Training, Secure Password Manager, and Annual Security Audit.
• Backup and DR (Backup as a Service) Fully managed backup solution protecting on-premise and cloud IT resources including servers, devices, SaaS applications (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace) and cloud environments with secure off-site backups.
• Unified Communications (VoIP Phone System) Internet-based telephone system powered by cloud VoIP technology with soft-phone clients for smartphones and PCs, advanced phone features including voicemail-to-email, call menus, queues, forwarding, and call recording.
• Digital Workspaces (DaaS) Flexible remote working solution providing secure access to digital workspaces streamed over the internet from Microsoft Cloud, enabling access to work documents and applications from anywhere with MFA and Conditional Access security.
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Cloud compute resources delivered through Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services partnerships, providing scalable and powerful cloud infrastructure with global data centre access and reduced TCO.
• Managed Website (Website as a Service) Managed website hosting with fast loading times, DDoS protection, HTTPS security, maintenance and managed out-of-hours workflows with SEO optimization.
• Arbor MIS Support Accredited partner services for Arbor Cloud MIS including dedicated support, consultancy, training, and migration services for Schools and MATs transitioning to Arbor platform.
• Cyber Security Services (Education) School-focused cybersecurity services including IT Security Audits, Cyber Essentials Ready assessments, Email Protection/Anti-Phishing, Security First Managed IT, Breach Analysis, Cyber Awareness Training, and AI-powered endpoint protection.
• Cloud Solutions (Education) Cloud services for education including Microsoft 365 Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS), connectivity solutions, and multi-platform support for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices.
• Backup and DR (Education) School-focused backup services powered by RedStor covering Microsoft 365, Google Workspace for Education, infrastructure backup with ESS SIMS/FMS backup solution, Smart Recovery, and AI Malware Protection.
• Cloud IP Phone System (VoIP Education) Cloud-based IP phone system for education with HD Voice, call queuing, conferencing, voicemail-to-email, and optional mobile applications for unified voice communications.
• Managed IT and Support (Education) School-focused managed IT services including Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), Remote Support, Patch Management, and System Maintenance Tasks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arbor MIS has successfully transitioned more than 3000 schools to its platform; Spectrum IT acts as an accredited partner supporting these migrations.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arbor EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpectrum IT is an accredited partner for Arbor, a cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) for schools and MATs. Spectrum IT provides migration, implementation, consultancy, and ongoing support services for schools transitioning to Arbor MIS.
• Microsoft (CSP — Cloud Service Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpectrum IT operates as a Microsoft Cloud Service Provider, assisting clients — particularly in education — with Microsoft 365 licensing, Azure services, Microsoft Intune endpoint management, and Microsoft Teams/Entra AD implementations.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is referenced as the cloud infrastructure platform used for IaaS delivery. Spectrum IT leverages AWS's global network of data centres for scalable cloud compute and storage services.
• RedStorcoreTechnology or IntegrationRedStor powers Spectrum IT's backup-as-a-service offering, providing data protection across on-premise, cloud, and SaaS workloads with AI malware protection, immutable backups, and SOC2/ISO 27001 accredited UK data centres.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Netstar UK: UK managed IT services company supporting small and medium-sized businesses with proactive IT support, cloud, and Microsoft 365 services — closely mirroring Spectrum's SMB-focused MSP model.
• Mirus IT Solutions: UK managed IT services company providing cloud, cyber security, Microsoft 365, and ongoing IT support to SMBs and small enterprises across the UK.
• Fitzrovia IT: UK MSP delivering managed IT, cloud, Microsoft 365, and cyber security services to UK SMBs and not-for-profits — a comparable subscription-managed services model.
• Neuways: UK managed IT services provider (MSP) delivering managed IT support, cyber security, cloud, and VoIP to UK SMBs across similar vertical and size profiles.
• Babble (formerly Maximum Networks): UK-based MSP with a notable education vertical focus, offering managed IT, unified communications, and cloud services to schools, MATs, and SMBs — a directly comparable business model.
• Totality Managed IT Services: London-based UK MSP offering managed IT support, cloud, cyber security, and VoIP to SMBs and small enterprises, with a comparable subscription-driven services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Node4: Larger UK managed cloud and IT services provider offering cloud infrastructure, managed services, and UCaaS at greater scale and broader portfolio breadth, overlapping with Spectrum's IaaS, managed IT, and UCaaS lines.
• Softcat: Public UK IT solutions provider offering licensing, managed services, cloud, and Microsoft partnerships at significantly larger scale; competes in the same procurement processes for UK SMB and education IT spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spectrum-it-consultancy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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