Bionic buys Utility Bidder for undisclosed fee. Deal comes as part of wider expansion into the SME market Bionic Group has acquired energy broker Utility Bidder as it pushes to scale its platform for small business services. Utility Bidder serves more than 30,000 UK SMEs providing energy procurement and brokerage support helping firms navigate complex contracts and pricing decisions. The deal brings additional scale to Bionic while adding new routes to market including Utility Bidder's sub-broker channel. Bionic has spent recent years building out its platform investing in technology supplier relationships and customer experience to create a broader offer for small businesses. The acquisition strengthens its position in the SME energy market at a time when firms are under pressure from volatile costs and need clearer support. Paul Galligan chief executive of Bionic Group said: "Utility Bidder has built an excellent reputation in the market and we believe this combination will help to further expand our scale in the SME energy market and strengthen our ability to support even more of Britain's small businesses." Simon Drakeford chief executive of Utility Bidder said: "Joining Bionic Group represents an exciting opportunity for us to benefit from greater scale and investment in technology which will allow us to build a broader and stronger platform for our SME customers."

Bionic Group acquires Utility Bidder. Published April 13th 2026. Bionic Group, the leading platform for small business essentials, today announced the acquisition of Utility Bidder. This marks another important step in its ambition to make life radically easier for small business owners. Utility Bidder is a leading energy broker, offering energy procurement services to UK SMEs. The business serves more than 30,000 customers and has built a strong reputation in the market, underpinned by integrity, championing transparency, and supporting businesses through complex energy decisions. Over recent years, Bionic has invested significantly in building a scalable platform, including enhancing its technology, deepening supplier relationships, and strengthening its customer experience. The acquisition strengthens Bionic Group's ability to support SMEs by adding greater scale whilst also adding complementary capabilities and new routes to market such as Utility Bidder's sub-broker channel. Paul Galligan, CEO of Bionic Group, said: "We're pleased to welcome Utility Bidder to the Bionic Group. This acquisition marks an important milestone in our ambition to build the leading platform for small business essentials. Utility Bidder has built an excellent reputation in the market, and we believe this combination will help to further expand our scale in the SME energy market and strengthen our ability to support even more of Britain's small businesses." Simon Drakeford, CEO of Utility Bidder, said: "We have built a successful business by focusing on the needs of Britain's small businesses and delivering high standards of service. Bionic Group shares these values and joining them represents an exciting opportunity for us to benefit from greater scale and investment in technology which will allow us to build a broader and stronger platform for our SME customers. We're excited about what we can achieve together." Notes to editors For further information, please contact: About Bionic Group Bionic Group helps small businesses with their essential business services, supporting them with products and services that make running a business simpler, faster and easier. It is the leading platform for small business essentials, with the purpose 'to make life radically easier for small business owners. About Utility Bidder Utility Bidder is an energy consultancy business serving Britain's small businesses. It has built a strong reputation in the sector through its focus on integrity, transparency, and high standards of customer service.