ligtas services limited

What ligtas services limited does

Alcumus, operating through Veriforce Holdings Limited (registered office in Cardiff, Wales), is a UK-headquartered provider of technology-led risk management solutions spanning contractor compliance management and accredited ISO certification. The company's product portfolio is structured as a multi-brand platform: SafeContractor and Cognibox serve as contractor compliance and prequalification platforms (the former in the UK, the latter in Canada), ComplyWorks addresses compliance for complex worksites and regulated industries, SafeLearning handles training delivery and credential tracking, SafeEmployee manages workforce compliance documentation, and ContractorCheck provides contractor accreditation verification. The certification arm, ISOQAR, operates as a UKAS-accredited certification body delivering assessments across more than a dozen ISO standards (including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22301, 50001, 20000, 22000, 45003, 42001, 14064-1, and 14068-1), supplemented by CQI IRCA-approved training courses and HR/health & safety advisory services through in-house consultants.

The underlying technology is cloud-based, deployed on Microsoft Azure and AWS infrastructure, and integrates with third-party platforms for document management, e-signatures (DocuSign), CRM (HubSpot), payments (Stripe), and audit/inspection data (SafetyCulture, EcoOnline). The company serves more than 40,000 contractors through SafeContractor alone, with over 1,000 manufacturing businesses certified by ISOQAR and enterprise hiring clients including Rio Tinto, Chubb Systems, Prism Infosec, and Oil Spill Response across mining, facilities, information security, and environmental health & safety verticals.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription and recurring models: ISOQAR certification fees, surveillance audits, and recertification cycles; SafeContractor membership fees from contractors and platform access fees from hiring clients. Professional services revenue comes from CQI IRCA-approved training courses (Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, Foundation) and Advisory Services. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with dedicated account management, inside sales for mid-market customers, self-serve online onboarding for SMB contractors, and a channel partner network (IAN Network) of more than 300 independent ISO consultants who refer clients. The company maintains a Canadian regional headquarters in Toronto and serves the UK, US, and Canadian markets.

Name

ligtas services limited

Website

https://alcumusgroup.com

Company type

Private

Short description

Alcumus (operating as Veriforce Holdings Limited) is a UK-headquartered, UKAS-accredited provider of technology-led contractor compliance management (SafeContractor, Cognibox, ComplyWorks) and ISO certification (ISOQAR) serving 40,000+ contractors and enterprises across manufacturing, construction, mining, and professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardiff

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Services: UKAS-accredited certification body providing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, ISO 20000, ISO 22000, ISO 45003, ISO 42001, ISO 14064-1, and ISO 14068-1 certifications through ISOQAR brand. Revenue generated through certification fees, surveillance audits, and recertification cycles.
2. SafeContractor Membership and Compliance Services: Contractor compliance management platform providing membership services, document verification, training credential tracking, and site access management. Revenue from contractor subscription fees and hiring client platform access.
3. Training Courses: CQI IRCA-approved training courses including Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Foundation courses across multiple ISO standards. Delivered as public, onsite, and remote options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ligtas Services Limited provides health and safety, fire safety, and legionella risk consultancy and training services to organisations. Operates within a group that delivers UKAS-accredited ISO certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22301, 50001, 20000, 22000, 42001), contractor prequalification, workforce compliance management, and CQI IRCA-approved training courses across multiple ISO standards.

Product overview

The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio under the Veriforce Holdings Limited umbrella, offering a platform-plus-modules architecture for contractor compliance management and ISO certification. The core product portfolio includes SafeContractor (contractor risk management and site access control), ISOQAR (UKAS-accredited ISO certification and training), ComplyWorks (complex worksite compliance management), SafeLearning (training delivery and credential tracking), and SafeEmployee (employee compliance management). Supporting these are modules such as ContractorCheck and Cognibox for contractor accreditation, along with Advisory Services for HR and health and safety consulting. The offerings serve organisations across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, mining, utilities, transportation, and property management sectors primarily in the UK, North America, and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SafeContractor Contractor compliance management platform enabling organisations to assess contractor risk, verify workforce readiness, and control site access through dynamic question sets and robust audit processes. Trusted by over 40,000 contractors.
• ISOQAR ISO Certification UKAS-accredited ISO certification body offering certification services across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22301, 50001, 20000, 22000, 42001, 45003, 14064-1, and 14068-1 standards, plus CQI IRCA-approved training courses.
• Advisory Services HR and Health and Safety consulting services delivered by in-house consultants to help organisations achieve compliance, safety, and risk management goals.
• Supply Chain Compliance Supply chain risk management and compliance assessment solutions helping organisations verify contractor credentials, manage documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance across their supply chain.
• ContractorCheck Contractor accreditation and verification service enabling hiring clients to confirm contractor eligibility and compliance status before work begins.
• Cognibox Contractor compliance platform for Canadian markets providing qualification management, document tracking, and compliance verification for contractors and suppliers.
• ComplyWorks Contractor and workforce compliance management platform for complex worksites and regulated industries, enabling organisations to manage compliance across multiple sites and requirements.
• SafeLearning Safety training delivery and credential management platform allowing organisations to deliver flexible training courses, track certifications, and maintain records across contractors and employees.
• SafeEmployee Employee training, records, and compliance status management platform providing visibility across teams and locations for workforce compliance documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS score of 76 placing ISOQAR in world-class bracket for customer satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKAS is the national accreditation body appointed by the UK government. ISOQAR's certifications are UKAS accredited, meaning certificates are recognized and accepted worldwide.
• CQI IRCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartered Quality Institute and International Register of Certified Auditors. ISOQAR delivers CQI IRCA-approved training courses including Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Foundation courses.
• IAN Network (Independent ISO Consultants)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 300 independent ISO consultants who help clients achieve certification and may refer them to ISOQAR for certification services.
• ELCAS (E-Learning College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Learning College who approved training provider for military personnel seeking professional development through ELCAS scheme.
• TradePointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership benefit provider for SafeContractor members. TradePoint shares information about products and promotions with members.
• Fuel Card ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership benefit provider for SafeContractor members offering fuel card services and related promotions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Achilles Information: Achilles provides supplier and contractor prequalification, qualification management, and supply chain risk platforms serving similar buyers and contractors to SafeContractor and ComplyWorks.
• Avetta: Avetta operates a contractor prequalification and supply chain compliance platform that directly competes with SafeContractor, ComplyWorks, and Cognibox in contractor qualification and site access management.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC company offering accredited ISO certification, supply chain compliance, and HSE advisory that competes with both ISOQAR certification and SafeContractor-style compliance management.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD operates an accredited ISO certification business alongside testing and training, overlapping directly with ISOQAR's certification and CQI IRCA-style training offerings.
• SGS: SGS provides accredited ISO certification, inspection, and training services globally, directly overlapping with ISOQAR's ISO management system certification and training business.
• BSI Group: BSI is a UK-based UKAS-accredited ISO certification body offering audits and training across the same ISO standards (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, etc.) as ISOQAR, making it the closest direct competitor in management systems certification.
• DNV: DNV is a global accredited certification body delivering ISO management system certification, training, and assurance services that directly compete with ISOQAR's portfolio across quality, environmental, OH&S, and information security standards.
• Intertek: Intertek provides accredited ISO management system certification, training, and supply chain compliance services, competing with ISOQAR and Alcumus's SafeContractor offerings.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): LRQA is an accredited certification body offering ISO certification, training, and supply chain assurance, with a similar UK heritage and overlapping customer base in regulated industries.

Broad incumbents

• NSF International: NSF provides accredited ISO certification, food safety certification (ISO 22000), training, and consulting, overlapping with ISOQAR's certification portfolio while operating across a broader public health and safety mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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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