Surging Managed Service Revenues Power Double-Digit Growth as Academia Releases Impressive FY2025 Results
£138m Turnover | 42% Managed Services Revenue Growth | Strategic Acquisition
Hemel Hempstead, 10th September 2025 – Academia has announced its FY2025 financial results, showcasing resilience and strong performance in a challenging market. The company delivered double-digit growth overall, achieving a turnover of £138 million, a 42% increase in managed services revenue year-over-year and completed a strategic acquisition that strengthens its capabilities for future growth. These milestones cement its position as an award-winning Managed Service Provider (MSP).
FY2025 Highlights
- Turnover: £138 million
- Managed Services Revenue Growth: +42% year-over-year
- Acquisition: Smartdesc, expanding expertise and market reach
- Growth of Lifecycle Services: Delivering secure, sustainable, end-to-end asset lifecycle management
Academia Lifecycle Services – A True Differentiator
A key strength for Academia is its Lifecycle Services Division, which provides customers with secure, sustainable and fully managed solutions for the entire IT asset lifecycle. This approach ensures compliance, data security and environmental responsibility—helping clients achieve both operational excellence and sustainability goals.
People at the Heart of Our Success
At the core of this growth is our people. Academia is proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the industry and has fostered a people-first culture where innovation, collaboration and personal growth thrive. This commitment ensures that our teams remain at the forefront of delivering exceptional value to clients. To cement its commitment to a people-first culture, Academia opens up its Academy FY26, with seven apprentices on boarded to develop and build their careers in the technology industry.
“Our long-serving, established team is the cornerstone of our success,” said Andrew Harman, Owner, Academia. “Their expertise, loyalty and continuity have been critical to driving our growth and shaping the strong business we are today”. He continues “And they will play a vital role as we deliver our Vision for 2026.”
Vision for 2026: Scale, Deepen, Accelerate
Looking ahead, Academia is focused on six strategic priorities:
- Scale in the Right Areas – improving ARR and driving sustainable growth
- Deepening Client Relationships – embracing a “less is more” approach for stronger partnerships
- Customer-Centric Approach – enhancing client experience across all services
- Accelerate – expanding managed services to strengthen cyber capabilities
- Automation – streamlining group processes to improve efficiency
- M&A – pursuing strategic acquisitions to broaden market presence
Mark McCormack, Managing Director of Academia, commented:
“Our Vision for 2026 is clear – scale where it matters, deepen client relationships, and lead the way in managed services and cyber capability. With automation and smart acquisitions, we’re building a business that continues to deliver value for our people, clients and stakeholders.”
Owner’s Perspective
Andrew Harman, Owner of Academia, added:
“I’m thrilled with how we’ve performed this year. In a challenging market, we’ve bucked the trend and continued strong, organic growth. With the recent acquisition of Smartdesc, we are now starting to see the benefits of their services into the customer base. The future ahead, continues to look positive, with more strategic acquisitions on the horizon, further investment in our people, services and innovation.”
About Academia
Since 2003, Academia has been a leading provider of IT solutions and managed services for Education, Public Sector and Business in the UK. Today, we’re very proud of our 300 team members and our community of long-standing customers who trust us with their investment in technology.
Media Contact:
Georgina Swann
Group Head of Marketing
Georgina.swann@academia.co.uk
