We connect those in the Middle East and Sub-Continent, seeking to enter the UK education and training market, to suitable market entry opportunities.

Corporate Edu Partners brings over 50 years combined experience in the UK independent, and government, education sectors, with unrivalled knowledge.

RELATIONSHIPS

Our relationships with vendors and their advisors, enables us  offer confidential, premium-grade identification and engagement services that integrate effortlessly with your acquisition strategy.. All under strict NDA.

INTELLIGENCE

Leveraging our market intelligence, and access to multiple M&A intelligence platforms, we deliver deep insight into acquisition criteria and strategic fit. Our intelligence enables us to identify companies who are actively selling. 

We are also able to actively match acquisition profiles (Turnover; EBITDA; Contract Profile for UK government funded training; Apprenticeship Provision; Sectors) to UK training companies.

Market segment(s) of interest

Our focus is on established UK training and skills providers operating within the following areas:

Apprenticeship delivery (APAR-registered main and supporting providers)

Adult Skills Fund and devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) provision

Skills Bootcamps aligned to national priority sectors

Commercial B2B training, including compliance, technical and management development programmes

Type of Asset Sought

We are interested in two primary asset profiles:

Platform Providers: Established organisations with operational infrastructure, secured funding contracts and a proven Ofsted track record, capable of acting as a central UK hub for growth and expansion.

Bolt-On Acquisitions: Smaller, specialist training businesses that complement and strengthen a wider UAE/MENA or global education offering through niche expertise or sector focus.

Strategic Objectives

Acquisitions are driven by clear strategic intent, including:

Direct access to UK government funding mechanisms and regulated delivery frameworks

Securing UK and European brand credibility and recognised quality standards

Acquiring content, assessment and delivery expertise suitable for transfer into GCC markets

Establishing a UK operational base to support multinational client delivery and cross-border contracts

With permission, we will approach targets directly with a Pro Active approach. Interested vendors, once approved, will be connected.

Only warm, serious about selling vendors, will be connected, for you to seamlessly take to the next stage of discussion, including facilitating meetings.