Manchester-based digital consultancy Step5, has merged with TXM Group.
Terms of the deal haven’t been revealed, but TXM has a global turnover of £220m and employs more than 350 staff around the world.
Based in Milton Keynes, it owns 15 businesses across a number of industries, ranging from transport and technology, to facilities management and healthcare.
Step5 will be its lead across digital transformation and follows 5 years of rapid growth for the company, which works with Morrisons, the IOC and BNP Paribas amongst others.
“Step5 is the trusted partner to central government with clients from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy to the NHS, managing and advising on major IT transformation programmes for organisations including Sopra Steria and Clinigen, and consultant to the Boards of FTSE100 businesses,” explained Clive Fenton, Founder and Chairman of Step5 Group.
“We have worked alongside the management team at TXM over many years and recognise the complementary skills that they bring. This merger will deliver real benefits for our clients, enabling us to become not just a strategic partner but a go-to delivery partner, in the UK and around the world.”
TXM Group’s CEO Keiron Gallimore added:
“Since 2005, TXM Group has rapidly grown into a successful global organisation with 15 specialist brands operating across the world. We are thrilled to announce Step5 is now part of the TXM Group, as digital consultancy and implementation is one of the fastest growing areas within our business.
“With its outstanding senior management team, consultants and cross-sector expertise, Step5 adds real breadth and depth to our offer. This partnership of recognised leadership will fuel the next phase of growth as we deliver the turnkey digital solutions that big organisations require. Together, we offer a resource unmatched in today’s marketplace.”
