UK health and safety software platform Vantify officially launches

Vantify ecosystem launches with £5m investment to support health and safety compliance

Vantify has officially launched in the UK as a new full-service compliance software ecosystem, with more than £5 million invested in the platform.

According to Vantify, the system has been developed by a team of health and safety professionals to help businesses manage workplace risk, statutory compliance, supply chains and certification.

The launch comes in response to an increase in work-related deaths.

The Health and Safety Executive reported that 138 workers were killed in 2023/24, a 12 percent rise on the previous year.

New platform integrates services from William Martin, Elogs and Prosure360

The Vantify platform brings together several brands within The GRC Group, including William Martin, Elogs and Prosure360.

It offers seven services: safety consultancy, risk management software, supply chain management, computer-aided facilities management, contractor network vetting, e-learning, and guidance on legislation and standards.

The platform is supported by a UK-based 24/7 health and safety advice team.

According to Vantify, it has been designed to help users meet legal requirements and operate more efficiently by combining risk and compliance tools into one system.

Industry professionals highlight sector pressures and demand for integrated solutions

The launch follows a study by Vantify Risk Manager (formerly Meridian), which analysed 20,000 risk assessments and found that workloads for facilities managers remain high.

Phil Jones, Chief Operations Officer at Vantify, said: “It’s shocking that we are still seeing a rise in accidents at work in some industries, but that makes it clear there is a need for better and more integrated systems to manage health and safety, and we truly believe technology is a major factor in making that happen.”

He added: “Vantify is the answer to what our clients are telling us they need – an integrated compliance system that they can see for themselves leads to improvements.”

Platform developed as part of GRC Group’s post-acquisition strategy

The launch is the first from The GRC Group since the £430 million sale of Marlowe plc’s governance, risk and compliance business to private equity firm Inflexion.

Alex Dacre, Chief Executive of The GRC Group, said: “We are excited to support the launch of Vantify, a first of its kind offering in the UK governance, risk, and compliance market.

“This strategic merger of well-known and respected brands within the GRC group demonstrates how we are consistently evolving to deliver tech-led compliance to businesses and organisations of all sizes across the UK.”

Beatriz Shorrock, Chief Executive Officer of Vantify, said: “We are proud to launch this game-changing, technology-enabled solution, at a time when we know businesses are under pressure, facing rising costs and looking to be as efficient as possible across the board.”

She added: “Poor risk and compliance management doesn’t just cost businesses time and money, it can result in serious accidents or even death and businesses need the proper tools to do all they can to prevent a tragedy.”

UK health and safety software platform Vantify officially launches: Summary

Vantify has launched a UK-based compliance software ecosystem focused on health and safety management.

The platform brings together William Martin, Elogs and Prosure360 under The GRC Group.

It provides seven services, including safety consultancy, risk management, contractor vetting and e-learning.

A 24/7 in-house UK advice team supports users.

The launch follows a £5 million investment and comes amid rising workplace fatalities.

Vantify Risk Manager data found increasing demands on facilities managers.

The platform aims to help businesses meet compliance duties efficiently.

The GRC Group developed Vantify following a £430 million carve-out and sale of Marlowe plc’s GRC business to Inflexion.