B11 Education Ltd acquired by Premier Education UK

Over some seven years to so, B11 Education had created a reputation for excellence. The business is a leading provider of consultancy to Local Authorities, Schools, Academies and Further Education, supporting continuous improvement, allowing schools to improve their abilities.

It’s reputation within the market and consequently the business has enjoyed significant growth working with approximately 230 schools per year.

Client says

So, following the sale of my business, I am staring out of my window admiring my new Aston Martin parked on the driveway. Occasionally, I glance at my new Breitling watch to reflect on just how much time I now have on my hands to do the things I’ve always wanted to do, but couldn’t previously because of working 7 days a week.

I’m so pleased that you were recommended to me by Suzi Clipson-Boyles who sold her business through your company.

From our initial meeting, it was obvious that you clearly understand what buyers are looking for and how best to present my business to make it as appealing to them as possible. The way in which you marketed my business, to ensure that any potential buyer really understood the true value, was skilful. The accuracy of your predictions, regarding the way different buyers would approach the purchase of my business, was quite remarkable. Not only that, of the three offers we received you told me clearly which to reject and which to work with.

I have to say that your initial valuation was way more than I ever could have expected, and I thought you were completely bonkers! However, looking at my bank account today, this was another point that you proved to be 100% accurate with.

Having never sold a business before, I was obviously totally reliant on your advice and guidance. There were moments in meetings when you and prospective buyers were speaking, in what appeared to me, as a completely different language. Your guidance through the potential pitfalls and the endless jargon was invaluable. The way in which you managed the whole process was impressive. At times, you managed peripheral activities without involving me in the technicalities until it was absolutely necessary.

I truly believe that without your interventions, skills and understanding of the whole process, I would never have sold the business, and certainly not for the amount achieved.

As a result of your reliable, unbiased, advice we were able to work towards an outcome that was the best for me and not just focused on getting a deal for you.

Selling a business is incredibly stressful and there is no doubt in my mind that without your support, expertise, guidance and counsel the process would have been beyond my skill set.

I would recommend you, without reservation, to anybody I know looking to sell a business.

Thank you.

Anthony Briggs, B11 Education Ltd

 

Buyer says

At Premier we are delighted to announce the acquisition of B11 Education Ltd which will add ‘whole school improvement’ to Premier’s multi-faceted services. Premier has purchased highly-successful school improvement company B11 Education Ltd, with the aim to enhance the quality of education available to thousands of children across the country.

David Batch, Premier Education UK
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