The State of UK MSPs
What 376 UK managed service providers actually look like — Companies House coverage, security certifications and where they cluster. Independent data from the WhatMSP register.
376 providers analysed · updated August 2026
What the numbers say
Of the 376 UK managed service providers on the WhatMSP register, 69% could be matched to an active Companies House record — the rest trade under brand names or as sole traders. On security, 40% publicly evidence Cyber Essentials and 11% ISO 27001. Strikingly, 57% show no recognised security or quality credential at all — the single clearest way for a buyer to narrow the field.
Only 12% hold Cyber Essentials Plus, the independently-audited tier — so even among the certified, the hands-on-tested minority is small. The register spans 122 UK towns and cities; below, where providers cluster.
Where UK MSPs cluster
Figures are drawn from public sources — Companies House records and the credentials each provider publishes — for the 376 UK MSPs currently on the WhatMSP register. Credential figures reflect what providers publicly evidence; WhatMSP independently verifies these at source during vetting, so a provider’s verified profile is the authoritative record. Updated August 2026. Cite as “WhatMSP, The State of UK MSPs 2026”.
Don’t take credentials on trust
Every provider on the register is independently scored out of 50, with certifications verified at source. Free for buyers — ranking is never for sale.