Solihull business: 102 jobs saved as facilities management firm acquired out of administration

Martyn Pullin and David Willis, partners at specialist business advisory firm FRP, were appointed as joint administrators of Dovetail Group on 15 January 2025, and on their appointment immediately secured a pre-pack sale of the company to L&L Group.

The news was reported by Insider Media.

Dovetail, which provides a range of facilities management services including environmental management, passive fire protection, commercial cleaning and landscaping, had experienced financial difficulties relating to a number of fixed-price contracts. Unable to secure further external financing, FRP conducted a confidential accelerated mergers and acquisition process to find a buyer for the business.

Following the deal, all 102 jobs at the firm have been saved, with all staff transferring to the new owner under the TUPE provisions. It is anticipated that the business will continue from its two sites in Solihull.

Martyn Pullin, partner at FRP, said: "This deal represents a positive outcome for a long-established business wrestling with inflationary pressures and challenging trading conditions. A strong customer base and pipeline of projects made it an attractive acquisition and puts the business in a position to grow under new ownership.

"We're pleased to have given over 100 employees the peace of mind that comes with knowing their jobs are once again secure."