Please quote reference B09249CoGoGo presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully accredited training academy operating within the UK’s high-demand private security sector. With a proven revenue model, recognised industry approvals, and strong growth potential, this business offers an ideal platform for an ambitious buyer looking to enter or expand within the training and compliance market.Established in 2017, the business has built a solid reputation for delivering essential, compliance-led qualifications required for individuals entering the UK private security industry. The academy operates as an SIA-approved training centre, delivering mandatory qualifications including Level 2 Door Supervisor training and Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work.The academy holds the relevant accreditations and approvals required to deliver training nationwide, allowing a new owner to scale the business beyond its current operating locations without additional licensing barriers.Historically, the majority of revenue has been generated through Door Supervisor training, which serves as the primary entry route for individuals seeking employment in the security sector. This training pathway has consistently produced a reliable and repeatable flow of learners, forming the core foundation of the business’s income stream.The academy currently delivers training across Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Swindon, with the infrastructure and accreditation in place to operate UK-wide, presenting clear scope for national expansion.
In addition to course delivery, the business has successfully developed supplementary revenue streams that enhance profitability. These include SIA licence application support services, where learners are offered optional administrative assistance with submitting their SIA badge applications, generating additional service fees.
The business has also built referral partnerships with third-party training providers, enabling learners to progress to additional qualifications, including CSCS, CCTV, Security Officer training, and refresher courses. These referrals generate additional commission income while maintaining strong relationships across the wider training sector.
Historically, these additional courses have been referred externally due to staffing and facility limitations rather than a lack of market demand. This presents a significant opportunity for a new owner to bring these qualifications in-house, increasing revenue, improving margins, and expanding the academy’s course portfolio.
The business benefits from a suite of three integrated software platforms, supporting marketing, online booking, and digital learning delivery. These systems streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and provide a scalable infrastructure for future growth.
Fully accredited with a recognised awarding body, the business benefits from established policies, procedures, and approved course documentation already in place, ensuring smooth operational continuity for a new owner.
A key asset of the business is its established database of past learners and clients, many of whom will require course renewals within the next 12 months. This provides a strong pipeline of repeat business and recurring revenue opportunities for a new owner.
Overall, this represents a scalable and future-proof training business with a proven revenue model, recognised industry approvals, and clear opportunities for expansion through multi-qualification delivery and national growth. It would be ideally suited to an individual or organisation in the training, education, recruitment, or compliance sectors, or to an entrepreneur seeking a ready-made platform in a resilient and regulated industry.
Assets Included in Sale
The sale includes a comprehensive range of training and operational assets, allowing for immediate continuation of trading. These include:
- 12 foldable training tables
- Classroom chairs
- Teaching and presentation equipment
- Established digital systems (booking, marketing & e-learning platforms
