Bespoke Bids, a Manchester provider of bid management consultancy services, has acquired Doncaster-based Carley Consult, an award-winning bid consultancy specialising in education, employability and justice.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant step in Bespoke Bids’ journey to becoming the largest bid management consultancy in the UK.
Leon Bright, Managing Director of Bespoke Bids, said: “This is an incredibly exciting milestone for Bespoke Bids. Carley Consult has a fantastic reputation in the education sector, and their expertise perfectly complements our existing capabilities.
“By uniting our teams, we can expand our reach, refine our processes, and help more clients achieve outstanding results. We’re extremely grateful to Jim Carley for his leadership and the outstanding business he has built over 17 years.”
Outgoing Managing Director of Carley Consult, Jim Carley said: “It’s been an honour to lead Carley Consult and see the company grow over the last 17 years. I’m confident that under the Bespoke Bids leadership, this will create new opportunities for our clients and team members. I look forward to seeing the combined company flourish.”
The integration of the two firms will be phased over the next six months.