Profitable E-Commerce Business Specialising in Traffic and Transport Data Collection For Sale

Business
Please quote reference B08250

CoGoGo present a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and profitable business specialising in Traffic and Transport Data Collection, offering services throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Established 6 years ago by the current owner, the business has built a solid reputation for delivering a wide range of comprehensive traffic and transport surveys, leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven methods. The owner is now seeking to pursue new ventures, making this a prime opportunity for a new owner to take over a well-established and scalable business.

The business specialising in conducting a wide variety of traffic and transport data collection services, utilising advanced equipment and methodologies. They have the capability to deliver traffic surveys nationwide through high mast or low-level digital camera, recording onto SD cards, as well as MetroCount Automatic Traffic Counters (ATVC). This allows them to undertake a vast array of traffic and transport surveys, including but not limited to:

• Junction Count (MCC)
• Queue Length Surveys
• Automatic Traffic Counters
• Origin and Destination – ANPR Surveys
• Parking Beat Analysis
• Car Park Analysis (Accumulation)
• Saturation Flow of Degree of Saturation (DOS)
• Pedestrian and Footfall Counts
• Cycle Surveys
• Interview and Link Counts
• Public Transport Data
• Journey Time Surveys

The business coms with meticulously written operation manuals and procedures for all services offered, ensuring a smooth handover and continuity. This provides a turnkey operation for the new owner, allowing them to manage all aspects of the business with ease.

Additionally, the business has developed 20 comprehensive policies that go above and beyond the industry standard, covering Health & Safety, Data Protection, Terms & Conditions, Risk Assessments, Equal Opportunities, and more.

The business maintains contact details for both existing and previous clients, ensuring continued business from a loyal customer base. Moreover, the business possesses an extensive database of over 2,000 potential contacts with whom they have not yet done business, offering significant scope for expansion. This represents a massive opportunity to unlock further growth by targeting new clients.

The sale includes a wide array of high-quality assets, allowing the business to continue operating at a high level:

• 40 Digital Cameras – Capable of being used for both Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and overview surveys.
• 23 MetroCount Automatic Traffic Counters – With all associated equipment required to operate.
• 1 Van (Peugeot Partner 2017) – ULEZ compliant, ensuring no operational disruption in low-emission zones.
• Full site of data templates for all services, enabling efficient data processing and delivery.

The business is being sold on a Business-only basis, meaning it can be fully relocated to suit the new owner’s preferences. Whether you are based in the North, South, or anywhere in between, this business is fully equipped to operate nationwide.

While already highly successful, there is scope for expansion under new ownership:

• Client Development: With an untapped database of 2,000 potential contacts, a targeted marketing strategy could open doors to new business opportunities and partnerships. This could be done through online advertising, direct marketing, or networking with local councils and transport authorities.
• Service Diversification: There is potential to expand the range of services offered, such as developing more advanced data analytic packages, offering consultancy on traffic management, or introducing new survey methodologies like drone traffic surveys.
• Technological Upgrades: The introduction or more modern technologies like AI-Powered traffic analysis or integrating could-based data delivery could add further value and attract more high-profile clients.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with engineering consultancies, local governments, and transport planning agencies could open doors to larger, more lucrative project.

This business represents an outstanding opportunity for an individual or company looking to enter the traffic and transport industry or an existing firm looking to expand their portfolio. With a solid foundation, loyal client base, and significant room for growth, this is a highly attractive proposition for the right buyer.

Location
OnPoint Surveys can conduct surveys ranging from a single ATC installation to large-scale, multi-discipline studies across the UK and Ireland.

Premises
N/A, Relocatable.

Tenure
This opportunity is being sold on a Business Only Basis.

Hours
Due to the nature of the business they work on an appoinment basis only.

Staff
The business is run and managed by our client with the help of 1 additional staff member.

Financial Profile
This business generated a turnover of £160,000. Full financials can be made available upon further request.