Ops Squad Ltd

What Ops Squad Ltd does

Ops Squad Ltd is a UK-headquartered specialist event operations company providing operational, project management, and health and safety services to trade show organisers, exhibition organisers, venues, and exhibitors. Organised around five service divisions — Operations Management, Features & Sponsorship Management, Health & Safety Management, Speaker Management, and Stand Plans — the firm manages the full event lifecycle from planning and stand plan approvals through build-up, show open, breakdown, and post-event reporting. All staff hold NEBOSH qualifications, and the core team of 1-10 employees is supplemented by a network of named freelance partners, enabling flexible scaling without fixed overhead expansion.

The business is structured around relationship-based, sales-led go-to-market with custom, quote-based project pricing and multi-year contracts. Service delivery is on-site across the UK, Europe, and selectively beyond, anchored by partnerships with major venues (NEC Group, Excel London, Olympia London, Farnborough International, RAI Amsterdam, Manchester Central) and major event organisers (Reedpop, IAAPA, RX Global, Clarion Events, Easyfairs, Raccoon Media Group). Customer logos span enterprise, government (NHS ConfedExpo), and entertainment segments, with several client relationships extending 10-20+ years. A curated #OneTeam contractor ecosystem (covering furniture, lighting, logistics, graphics, engineering, and freight) allows Ops Squad to deliver full-service event execution without owning those capabilities in-house.

Commercially, Ops Squad generates revenue through professional services fees tied to project scope, event size, and duration, with a portfolio of 60+ events and venues. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment or parent company, and operates from Hove, United Kingdom. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability disclosed, no patent or trademark filings, and no funding rounds on record — the competitive position rests entirely on human expertise, regulatory qualifications, embedded venue and contractor relationships, and long-tenured client trust.

Name

Ops Squad Ltd

Legal name

Ops Squad Ltd

Website

https://opssquad.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ops Squad Ltd is a UK-based specialist firm providing event operations, project management, and NEBOSH-qualified health and safety services to trade show and exhibition organisers across five service divisions, serving enterprise, government, and entertainment clients across the UK and Europe via long-tenured, relationship-led engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Operations Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAEAL

Event Safety Marshals & Compliance Staff (Non-security)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Staffing & Ushering Services

Keywords

• Event operations services
• Trade show management
• Exhibition health safety
• Speaker management services
• Sponsorship management

Headquarters

HQ city

Hove

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Operations Management Services: Professional services revenue generated through providing comprehensive event operations management to trade shows, exhibitions, and events. Services include full or part operational support across UK, Europe and beyond, tailor-made to client needs. Revenue is project-based, earned through service agreements with event and exhibition organisers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ops Squad Ltd provides operational, project management, and health & safety services for trade shows, exhibitions, and live events. The company runs five service divisions: Operations Management, Features & Sponsorship Management, Health & Safety Management, Speaker Management, and Stand Plans, supporting event organisers and exhibitors with end-to-end event delivery.

Product overview

Ops Squad Ltd operates as a specialist event operations company offering five integrated service divisions: Operations Management (covering full event lifecycle from planning to post-event reporting), Features & Sponsorship Management (event features, sponsor activations, and branded experiences), Health & Safety Management (NEBOSH-qualified cover, risk assessments, CDM compliance, and floor management), Speaker Management (speaker coordination, AV, logistics, and hospitality), and Stand Plans (space-only stand approvals and compliance checking). The company provides operational, project management, and health & safety services to Event & Exhibition Organisers across UK, Europe and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operations Management End-to-end operational management of trade shows, exhibitions, and live events, including pre-show planning and on-site delivery, for event organisers and exhibitors.
• Features & Sponsorship Management Coordination and management of sponsored features and partner activations at trade shows and exhibitions, for event organisers and exhibiting brands.
• Health & Safety Management Health & safety compliance, risk assessment, and on-site safety coordination for trade shows, exhibitions, and live events.
• Speaker Management Speaker programme coordination for trade shows and exhibitions, including speaker liaison, scheduling, and on-site support for event organisers and exhibiting companies.
• Stand Plans Stand layout planning and design services for trade shows and exhibitions, helping exhibitors and organisers produce accurate, compliant stand plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term client relationships spanning 5-20+ years demonstrate reliability and consistent delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bang On LtdminorOthersContractor partner listed in the Contractors (#OneTeam) section. Provides graphics and branding services for events.
• Be Event HireminorOthersEvent hire contractor partner providing equipment rental services.
• Bond AssociatesminorOthersContractor partner listed in the Contractors (#OneTeam) section.
• Campbell ReithminorOthersContractor partner providing engineering and consultancy services for events.
• Concept Furniture InternationalminorOthersFurniture hire contractor partner for exhibitions and events.
• Dreamtime EventsminorOthersEvent services contractor partner.
• DSVminorOthersLogistics and transport contractor partner for event freight.
• Event ExhibitionsminorOthersExhibition contractor partner for event build and installation.
• Event EngineminorOthersWebsite development partner for opssquad.co.uk. Listed as website developer in footer.
• Exhibit 3SixtycoreOthersRegular exhibition operations contractor partner. Described as reliable and professional with clear communication and solid planning. Frequently mentioned in testimonials.
• FFairminorOthersEvent hire services contractor partner.
• Full Circle EventsminorOthersEvent services contractor partner.
• GESminorOthersGlobal exhibition and event services contractor partner.
• Insite GraphicsminorOthersGraphics and signage contractor partner for events.
• Jonas EventsminorOthersEvent services software/contractor partner.
• LiveBuzzminorOthersEvent services contractor partner.
• One Big StarminorOthersLive entertainment and sport contractor partner.
• Showlite LtdcoreOthersLighting services contractor partner. Frequently mentioned in Instagram posts as working alongside Ops Squad at major events including FIA Farnborough, CIPD Festival of Work, and others.
• Sterling Event GroupcoreOthersEvent services contractor partner frequently mentioned alongside Ops Squad at NHS Confed Expo.
• TembominorOthersCreative services contractor partner.
• Thorns GroupcoreOthersFurniture hire partner. Testimonial describes seamless process and 'we're all in this together' working relationship.
• WhitespacexpocoreOthersExhibition services partner with 10+ year relationship. Described as proactive, reliable, and deeply experienced.
• YahireminorOthersEvent services contractor partner.
• NEC GroupcoreOthersMajor UK venue partnership. Testimonial from Venue Services Director praising professionalism, passion and hard work. Major venue for events including International Centre, Resorts World Arena.
• Excel LondoncoreOthersMajor London exhibition venue partner. Frequently hosts MCM Comic Con, CIPD Festival of Work, and other events where Ops Squad provides services.
• Olympia LondoncoreOthersMajor London exhibition venue partner listed in client/partner showcase.
• Farnborough InternationalcoreOthersMajor international exhibition venue for Farnborough Airshow. Ops Squad has team on site for 3+ months overseeing health and safety alongside venue teams.
• RAI AmsterdamcoreOthersMajor European venue partner for Magic Con Amsterdam. Team members Claire and Hannah on site for on-site health and safety.
• Business Design CentreminorOthersLondon venue partner listed in portfolio.
• Manchester CentralminorOthersManchester venue partner listed in portfolio.
• Coventry Building Society ArenaminorOthersCoventry venue partner listed in portfolio.
• IAAPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal trade association for attractions industry. Testimonial from Trade Show Operations EMEA praising Ops Squad's contribution to IAAPA Expo Europe as 'instrumental to the success of the expo'. Major strategic partner for international exhibition operations.
• ReedpopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor event organiser for MCM Comic Con and Magic Con Amsterdam. Ops Squad provides on-site health & safety, stand plan checks, and floor management for Reedpop events.
• RX GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international event organiser. Listed in partner showcase.
• Clarion EventscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor UK exhibition organiser. Listed in partner showcase.
• EasyfairscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international exhibition organiser. Listed in partner showcase.
• Raccoon Media GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent organiser for Allergy & Free From Show. Testimonial describes working with Steve, Sarah, Jake, Maia and the team as 'absolute joy and a privilege'. 5-year relationship.
• Wonderly AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency partner for CIPD Festival of Work. Team on site looking after show operations alongside Wonderly team.
• Losberger De Boer UKcoreOthersMajor venue and temporary structure provider. Frequently mentioned in Instagram posts working alongside Ops Squad at FIA Farnborough.
• Ceva Show FreightminorOthersFreight and logistics partner mentioned at FIA Farnborough.
• DB Pixel HouseminorOthersServices partner mentioned at FIA Farnborough.
• Abraxys LtdminorOthersServices partner mentioned at FIA Farnborough.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BCD Meetings & Events: Corporate event and meetings management provider offering on-site operations, registration, and H&S services for enterprise clients. Comparable professional services model delivering event operations support to organisers and corporate buyers.
• MCI Group: Global event and association management company providing full-service event operations, including on-site management, H&S oversight, and speaker coordination for trade shows and congresses. Closest comparable in service mix and target customers.
• Brands Events: UK-based event agency specialising in live brand experiences and event production for corporate clients. Comparable UK professional services competitor in the event operations and on-site delivery space.
• Savvy Events: UK event management and production agency serving corporate clients with on-site event operations and production services. Direct UK peer operating in a similar professional services model for event delivery.
• The Events Company: UK event management specialist offering event operations and on-site management for corporate and public sector clients. Direct UK peer competing in the same mid-sized event services segment.

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: Largest global event experience provider delivering event production, brand experiences, and on-site operations for trade shows and exhibitions. Comparable as a full-scope exhibition services incumbent competing for the same organiser RFPs.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Global exhibition services contractor offering event operations, stand design and build, and on-site services. Listed as a contractor partner of Ops Squad at major shows; operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Pico Event Management: Global brand experience and event services company providing exhibition services, event operations, and on-site delivery across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Comparable full-service exhibition operations incumbent with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/opssquadltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ops-squad

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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