IT and Cyber Security

BlueLoop delivers IT Support, CyberEssentials accreditation, data protection, GDPR services and is just about to launch the most innovative integrated digital business tool you will have ever seen!

This team of experts and geniuses have the years of experience and knowledge in this the most fast changing of industries needed to deliver reliable, safe and secure IT support and considerably more too!

Locally based but serving the whole of the UK in a wide range of sectors including: defence, medical, manufacturing and education.

IT Solutions and Support - Blueloop Ltd. 

Training Services South West 

is a leading local provider of material handling equipment training.

Colin provides comprehensive training services for a wide range of equipment (see below).

This essential training ensures compliance in the complex area of high risk handling and enhances safety and protection for both the worker and the business. 

AITT Accredited Courses 

A1 Electric hand trucks 

B1 Counterbalance lift truck

D1 Reach Truck 

J3 Rough terrain telescopic truck (Telehandler)

R2 Overhead traveling gantry crane and sling

R5 Lorry mounted crane

3A Scissor lift

3B Boom lift 

AB Abrasive wheels

About Training Services South West Ltd 

Approach Fleet Services 

 delivers fleet compliance and driver development training led by a specialist with over three decades of professional driver‑training experience.

By providing a complete driver‑management package designed to reduce driving‑for‑work risk, lower crash likelihood, these services help businesses remain fully compliant.

Training is focussed on practical policies, clear procedures, and coaching that genuinely helps change and improve driving behaviour.

This approach helps organisations move beyond tick‑box compliance and towards a culture that protects employee wellbeing, safeguards the public, demonstrates corporate responsibility, and reduces reputational risk.

All of this training is enhanced by the Approach Compass - a fleet‑management app that makes day‑to‑day vehicle‑management tasks less time consuming and onerous.

 Approach Fleet Services 

Training for Safety delivers 

First Aid, Fire Warden, Manual Handling 

and Safeguarding Training.

Courses are tailored to suit each individual business and its sector; thus making the training more relevant and productive 

than generic courses.

Training is delivered by Andy Herbert and his team. Andy is a qualified teacher who works in a personable and approachable method.

Free reminders of certification renewals plus ad-hoc onboarding training is all 

part of the package.

All courses are accredited and universally recognised.

andy@trainingforsafety.co.uk

APERS is an Employment Relations Specialist that offers a service which seamlessly bridges the gap between process-driven/limited HR, and expensive (and at times) overly-complicated legal support. 

This means a business can get down-to-earth, joined-up support all from just one place. 

Apers is versatile and can plug into your team of existing advisors and work with them or facilitate other providers to deliver a truly holistic approach; all the while maintaining affordability and maximising opportunities for your business across the whole spectrum of HR compliance.

And remaining pragmatic, honest and fairness throughout - a rare set of combined qualities!

 APERS — Employment Relations Specialist 

3510 Inspections Ltd offers affordable, thorough, practical pallet racking and storage safety inspections by a SEMA-Approved Racking Inspector for businesses in the Southwest and South Cymru.

Senior inspector, Gordon Thelwell, is a SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI) for both Static Pallet Racking and Cantilever Racking who has experience in the pallet racking industry since the late 1980's.

 Gordon has held roles from installer to director and is NEBOSH Diploma qualified and a member of The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and focuses on practical solutions, aiming to not only identify damage but also understand its cause and prevent recurrence.

You can confidentially ensure compliance as all Storage Equipment Inspections are carried out by a SARI: Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Approved Racking Inspector. 

Each inspection report includes:

· Inspection Certificate 

(valid for 12 months)

· A detailed Narrative Report outlining findings and recommendations.

· An easy-to-navigate fault list.

· A list of replacement components and materials needed.

· An option to order Maximum Safe Working Load Signs.

· 12 months of complimentary technical advice regarding your storage systems.

https://www.3510inspections.co.uk/

Aardvark Occupational Health is led by a former GP with eighteen-years experience who has recognised the huge benefit available to businesses if they provide their employees with services required to support health and wellbeing.

Also providing simple and unobtrusive solutions to formal compliance areas such as a Health Surveillance mobile clinic service and testing plus  OH and a whole gamut of other related services.

Aardvark prides itself on working in a way to keep disruption to daily business to a minimum - so often the gripe of the management.

 About Us - Aardvark Occupational Health 

  John Marchant Electrical is Somerset-based and offers commercial electrical services - the company has been delivering top-notch contracting services to businesses for with 30+ years and since 1984 has been striving to provide exceptional results, regardless of project size or complexity.

We understand the importance of reliable and efficient electrical systems, so whether you require assistance with a minor repair or a major installation, Fixed Electrical or PAT Testing our team or any other compliance related electrical services our skilled professionals are dedicated to delivering outstanding service and exceeding expectations.

We combine our expertise with the latest industry practices and cutting-edge technology to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality workmanship and take pride in attention to detail, reliability, and promptness, ensuring that your electrical project needs are met efficiently and effectively.

As a locally-owned and operated business, we value our Somerset roots and build lasting relationships with our clients. 

We believe in transparent communication, integrity, and fair pricing so when you choose us you can rest assured that you are in capable hands!

https://johnmarchantelectrical.com/

  Scan Film Store helps keep your business documents safe and accessible and this invaluable service is often a legal requirement. 

This Somerset based company has 20+ years of experience in the document management and archive storage industry and has clients throughout the UK; it offers a fast, accurate, secure and confidential service.

If  you need to know more about the options available and which will be the best blend of solutions for your business, we are happy to offer free advice and guidance. 

· Highest-calibre equipment and service

· ISO9001 accredited

· The latest scanning technology, ensuring speed, accuracy, quality and integrity

· Strong pedigree and a proven track record of innovative document management. 

· Ultimate security

· Our premises and security procedures are independently audited by our customers, ensuring the highest standards of protective security.

· Rigid security measures keep sensitive documents and information safe

· All digital images are held within a secure network to protect them from unauthorised access

· Staff have signed the Official Secrets Act, been security vetted to BS7858 standard and are DBS checked.

https://www.scan-film-store.co.uk/

 Sherpa 2: Strategic Support - Business Growth - Operational Improvement.

A highly driven business support provider, focused on helping entrepreneurs, leaders and organisations achieve both their commercial and strategic goals. 

The company has supported hundreds of businesses across multiple sectors, delivering practical guidance, operational improvements and long‑term growth strategies.

With experience gained through roles within the Business Growth Service, South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS), and extensive consultancy work, Sherpa 2 brings a strong blend of engineering expertise, project management capability and IT delivery knowledge. 

The organisation also applies recognised continuous‑improvement methodologies, including lean six sigma green belt principles, to help clients streamline processes and remove barriers to growth.

Sherpa 2 introduces clients to new ideas, systems and strategies that strengthen performance and accelerate progress. The service is designed to challenge assumptions, encourage strategic thinking and support leaders in identifying what will “make the boat go faster.” This straight‑talking, results‑focused approach is valued by clients who appreciate clarity, momentum and measurable impact.

 Sherpa2 | Fractional CI & Leadership Development for South West Manufacturers 

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Bartlett Bid Management

Bid Writing | Bid Management | Tender Support

Transforming complex tenders into winning relationships!

Professional bid writing and tender support services to help you achieve your business B2B/B2G outcomes. Operating through our structured remote delivery model - secure online workspace, regular meetings, bid tracker, review milestones, and collaborative working; we offer professional bid writing, procurement expertise, tender compliance, sector knowledge, structured bid management, collaborative working, confidentiality, and measurable outcomes.

We help clients win tenders through:

• Our proven four-component framework: Compliance, Case Studies & Evidence, Cultural Fit, and Continuous Improvement & Innovation.
• Direct bid leadership from Curtis Bartlett, with 12+ years shaping winning proposals for engineering, construction, environmental, IT, healthcare, education, and government programmes, among other sectors.
• Demonstrated success in securing multi-million-pound framework contracts across the UK and beyond.
• A robust writing, editing, and project-management capability drawn from our varied experience in construction, academic publishing, and manufacturing.
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www.bbmnow.co.uk

  The Supply Chain Readiness & Improvement Service helps organisations strengthen their supply chain capability, improve compliance confidence and prepare for new opportunities. 

The service supports both SMEs and larger organisations by identifying gaps, reducing risk and building the operational readiness needed to meet customer and regulatory expectations, expertise and experience in accreditation and approval processes is coupled with an understanding of what is needed to deliver into and manage supply chain relationships.

Using Gap Analysis tools our services help:

• Assess supply chain gaps and understand current compliance and performance levels.
• Improve operational processes to enhance delivery reliability and efficiency.
• Prepare for customer approvals and industry‑specific compliance requirements.
• Strengthen supplier capability through mentoring, documentation support and improvement planning.
• Reduce risk and build resilience across the supply chain ecosystem.

Helping businesses deliver a clear, measurable route on the journey to supply readiness and improvement.

 Supply Chain Services 

hello@compliancesupporthub.co.uk

Adequate insurance sits squarely in the middle of strong compliance and social / corporate responsibility.

Businesses owe it to their Customers, Staff, Supply Chain, Creditors and Interested Parties to have strong and robust cover.

Legal compliance in this area is clear, but also operational compliance and common sense pay a large factor.

With the challenges placed by the ever changing horizons of our workplace properly thought out and placed insurance is key. 

From another angle (i.e. within the supply chain), this should be considered as important as any other aspect of business continuity and compliance.

Brown and Brown is big enough to be able to cover any type of complex insurance needs and all the simple ones too!

With two local offices in Somerset and a huge wealth of experience from its Somerset based staff, the business is well placed with regional knowledge and expertise is our local sectors.

 Locations - Brown & Brown 

enquiries.somerton.PL@bbrown.com

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First Twenty Consulting Ltd has   

20 years of experience in commercial law working with a wide range of clients, from startups to established brands, providing accessible and streamlined legal support. 

Our services are designed to lay the essential foundations for your business, ensuring it is built on a solid legal framework.

Our services cover areas such as:

Updating Terms and Conditions: 

As your business evolves, so should your terms and conditions. We ensure these documents accurately reflect the nature of your business and comply with current regulations.

Negotiating Shareholders' Agreements:

Clear agreements are crucial for maintaining good relationships between shareholders and preventing disputes.

Reorganising Company Shares: Through various mechanisms, we help you manage and optimise your share structure for better control and efficiency.

Facilitating Expansion via Franchising: 

Franchising can be a powerful growth strategy. We provide the legal expertise to navigate this complex process, helping you expand your brand successfully.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Deal Execution:

With a proven track record in overseeing transactions valued between £1 and £120 million, we specialise in share sales, asset sales, and restructuring initiatives.

Our expertise spans commercial law, data protection, and intellectual property (IP), ensuring that every phase of the process, from due diligence through to final completion, is handled with precision and efficiency.

First Twenty Consulting Ltd - Services 

Somerset Accountancy Services core offering covers five main areas

Accounting and tax support: 

Business annual accounts as well as tax for the business and personal tax for the business owners

Your finance department: 

Ideal for SMEs who want the benefits of a full finance function, providing a full bookkeeping, VAT and payroll service.

Profitability and business advisory: Delivering a practical financial management system designed for SMEs (Profit First) as well as management reporting and business advice

Estate and succession planning: 

Enabling businesses to ensure their structure supports their succession plans to avoid business interruption. We support the business owner’s retirement planning in setting up SSAS pension schemes – in my view the best long term planning tool available to SMEs. And ultimately, planning the business owner’s estate for when they die to ensure their legacy passes in the way that they wish.

Specialist advisory: 

Advisory in specialist areas such as group structuring or transactions such as acquisitions, disposals and management buy-ins or buy-outs.

 Your Trusted Accountant | Somerset Accountancy 

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