Training & Education
ESS Corporate Services is of the UK’s leading M&A specialists in the training & education sector
The training and education sector is vast. It is home to millions of learners from all four corners of the UK and many more overseas students who relocate to study in our institutions. In addition to in-person learning there is online learning which allows even the smallest of UK companies access to a global market. Training and educational organisations generate revenue from fee-paying individuals, corporate clients and of course Billions of £’s of ringfenced Public Funding.
There is a significant level of Government funding available to training providers, however, the barriers to access this for new market entrants can be quite high. This is one of the reasons that the Mergers and Acquisitions market is so active in this sector.
The Industry
Government statistics show that over 5,000,000 individuals were participating in post-school education in the UK in 2022. Spending on training for the 2021/22 academic year was estimated at £116 Billion or 4.6% of total national income.
The training is delivered by a mixture of colleges, universities, third-sector organisations and of course private sector training providers – there are estimated to be circa 12,000 VAT-registered training providers in the UK.
These organisations generate revenue (and profits) via a combination of:
- Fee-paying individuals
- Corporate clients
- Access to levy funding (apprenticeships)
- Government funding
Our Expertise/Services
Our Mergers & Acquisitions team have personal experience of successfully buying and selling their own training companies and provide our clients with expert support across the deal cycle.
Their buying and selling experience in the field of training and education allows them to give valuable insight, identify potential pitfalls and highlight synergies.
Details of recent successful deals our team has worked on for both buyers and sellers can be found here.
We offer a full range of services to both buyers and sellers and can help the smallest companies including sole traders up to and including multinational organisations.
More information on the full range of the services we offer can be found here.
Contact
For a consultation or more information on how ESS Corporate Services can assist you with your M&A needs in the training and education sector, please get in touch with our team. We are ready to provide expert guidance and support tailored to your specific requirements. Contact us today to take the next step towards growing and scaling your renewables business, preparing for a potential sale or acquiring a suitable partner.