qlic it for education

What qlic it for education does

Qlic IT for Education is a UK-based managed IT services provider specializing exclusively in the education sector, founded in 2002 as Premier Choice and rebranded in 2024. The company operates from Orpington, Kent, with a team of 40 specialists serving more than 300 education clients across primary schools, secondary schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), further education colleges, universities, and education charities throughout England.

The company's core offering is a bespoke managed IT support subscription — recurring contracts covering unlimited remote and onsite support, proactive network management, dedicated account management, and IT consultancy — supplemented by modular add-on services: managed cyber security, cloud solutions (Microsoft 365 for Education and Google Workspace for Education implementations, Microsoft Intune and Entra ID deployments), telephony (broadband, leased lines, Teams Voice, mobile packages), hardware and software procurement, and a recently introduced AI Consultancy line for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Gemini adoption. Technology delivery rests on third-party platforms (Microsoft, Google, Sophos, Wonde, LGfL, VMware, Ativion) rather than proprietary infrastructure, with Qlic operating as a multi-vendor orchestrator. The company holds Google for Education Partner, Microsoft Solutions Partner (Modern Work), and Sophos Gold Partner statuses, alongside ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials Plus, B Corp, and ISBL Approved Partner credentials.

Qlic generates revenue primarily through annual managed-services contracts priced per institutional scope, supplemented by project-based consultancy, hardware resale margins, and — increasingly — advisory services such as Cyber Essentials assessments (the company is an IASME-approved Certification Body). Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: free IT consultations, bespoke quotes, tender submissions, dedicated account management for MAT-level accounts, and content marketing (webinars, case studies, blog) targeting the UK education procurement cycle. The business is founder-owned with no external investment disclosed.

Name

qlic it for education

Legal name

Qlic IT Ltd

Website

https://qlicedu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Qlic IT for Education is a UK-based managed IT services provider specializing in managed IT support, cyber security, cloud, and telephony for 300+ schools, MATs, colleges, universities, and education charities, operating from Orpington, Kent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education IT Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAMAM

School IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity for K–12 (Network, Identity, SSO)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDALAMAC

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/IT Support & Campus Helpdesk Services

SECONDARYBPADAKAH

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Education IT support
• Cyber security services
• Cloud migration services
• IT consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Swanley Junction

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Support Services: Bespoke managed IT support packages covering all hardware and software, unlimited remote and onsite support, proactive network management. Revenue is generated through recurring contractual fees tailored to institutional size and needs.
2. IT Consultancy: Ongoing IT consultancy services including IT strategy reviews, best practice analysis, and long-term IT roadmaps for education institutions
3. Hardware and Software Procurement: Supply, configuration and procurement of IT equipment and software solutions
4. Cyber Security Services: Customisable cyber security packages including audits, monitoring, training, and incident response
5. Cloud Solutions Implementation: Implementation of Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft 365 with training and ongoing support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Qlic IT for Education provides bespoke managed IT support packages, AI consultancy, managed cyber security, cloud solutions (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for Education), and telephony services to UK educational institutions. The company supplies, configures, and procures IT hardware and software while delivering unlimited remote and onsite support, proactive network management, and strategic IT roadmaps. It serves schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, colleges, universities, and education charities as a specialist verticalized managed services provider.

Product overview

Qlic IT for Education is an IT services company specializing in managed IT support and solutions for the education sector. The offering consists of a core managed IT support service complemented by specialized modules including AI Consultancy, Cyber Security Solutions, Cloud Solutions (encompassing Microsoft 365 for Education and Google for Education), and Telephony Solutions. These modules work together to provide educational institutions with comprehensive technology support, from day-to-day IT management to strategic digital transformation initiatives. The company serves schools, colleges, Multi-Academy Trusts, and universities across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced IT issues and downtime
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google for EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQlic IT is a proud Google for Education Partner, offering comprehensive support and integration services for Google Workspace for Education. By partnering with Google, Qlic IT helps educational organisations leverage tools like Google Classroom, Google Drive, and Google Meet to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeing a Microsoft Solutions Partner, Qlic IT ensures solutions meet the highest security and compliance requirements for education institutions. As a Microsoft Silver Cloud Services Partner, they provide advanced and reliable solutions enabling schools to operate efficiently.
• Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQlic IT is proud to partner with ISBL. Through this partnership, they engage with a nationwide community of education leaders, sharing insights, best practices, and technology expertise that help schools and Multi-Academy Trusts operate more effectively.
• SophosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQlic IT is a Sophos Gold Partner and MSP Partner, providing Sophos cyber security solutions to educational institutions for comprehensive protection against cyber threats.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RM Education (Sanoma Learning): RM Education is the UK's largest dedicated education technology provider, supplying IT hardware, software, and managed services to schools and MATs. Direct competitor to Qlic in UK education-sector managed IT support, with a much larger scale but overlapping vertical specialisation.
• Stone Group: Stone Group is a UK IT services provider with a strong education vertical offering managed IT, hardware procurement, and cloud solutions to schools and colleges. Closely comparable to Qlic in product mix (managed IT + hardware + cloud) and target customer (UK education institutions).
• XMA: XMA is a UK education-focused technology provider delivering IT hardware, software, and services to schools, colleges, and universities. Comparable to Qlic's hardware procurement and managed support motion in the same UK education vertical.
• Cantium Business Solutions: Cantium Business Solutions is a UK public-sector IT services provider with strong education vertical exposure, offering managed IT, cloud, and connectivity to schools and MATs. Comparable to Qlic in customer profile and managed services delivery model.
• Scomis: Scomis is a Kent-based shared services provider delivering IT support, cloud, and connectivity to schools across the South East of England. Direct competitor to Qlic in its home geography with overlapping education-vertical managed IT offering.
• Trustmarque: Trustmarque is a UK IT solutions and managed services provider serving public sector and education customers with Microsoft, cloud, and licensing offerings. Comparable to Qlic's cloud migration and Microsoft solutions motion in UK education and public sector.
• Phoenix Software: Phoenix Software is a UK IT solutions provider with a strong education and public sector practice, delivering Microsoft licensing, cloud, and managed services. Comparable to Qlic in target vertical and Microsoft-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Softcat: Softcat is one of the largest UK IT infrastructure providers, selling hardware, software, and cloud services across all sectors including education. Comparable as a much larger incumbent competing for the same education IT spend, though education is one of many verticals rather than its focus.
• ANS Group: ANS Group is a UK managed cloud and IT services provider serving public sector and enterprise customers. Comparable to Qlic's managed services and cloud migration capabilities, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple verticals.

Regional players

• Schools Broadband (TalkTalk): Schools Broadband is a UK specialist connectivity provider serving primary and secondary schools with broadband, filtering, and safeguarding-aware networking. Comparable to the connectivity and telephony portions of Qlic's offering within UK education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Qlic_IT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTl0YIvpD0_9D4jHTWxfDIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/QlicIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qlicit

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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