Logiq acquires Savient to expand South-West presence

Logiq has acquired Savient, expanding its presence in south-west England.

Both companies serve clients in regulated sectors, including government, defence and other security-sensitive areas. Savient specialises in software consultancy, development and technical services for organisations involved in science, engineering and next-generation technology programmes operating under strict assurance and operational requirements.

Founded in 2018, Bristol-based cyber security consultancy Logiq said the deal brings Savient’s specialist team into the business. It now has more than 175 specialists working on security assurance, system delivery and secure solutions for organisations running systems in tightly controlled environments.

The acquisition also strengthens Logiq’s regional footprint in an area closely tied to the UK’s cyber security and national security market. Bristol and the wider south-west have become an important base for suppliers serving defence, government and critical national infrastructure, particularly as security-cleared staff remain in short supply.

The move comes amid sustained demand for cybersecurity services across the public sector and defence. Companies in these markets face mounting pressure to find specialists with experience delivering in restricted and high-assurance settings as departments and contractors update systems while meeting security and compliance requirements.

According to transaction details, Savient brings established customer relationships and delivery experience in programmes with stringent controls. Logiq said these strengths complement its existing work and broaden the combined group’s reach across secure government and regulated sectors.

James Morgan, chief executive officer of Logiq, described the acquisition as an extension of the company’s growth strategy.

“Logiq has continued to deliver sustained organic growth and, whilst we’ve been deliberate about how we scale, this is a strategic acquisition that reinforces what we already do well. Savient have an exceptional reputation across Government, and we are excited to work alongside a highly capable team with deep experience of delivering in secure environments. Their trusted client relationships align closely with our own. Our capabilities are highly complementary, and we’re excited to expand our presence within the UK’s Cyber Security capital,” Morgan said.

Savient will be integrated into Logiq rather than operate as a separate business. Existing clients will continue to receive service during the transition, with both teams working together to maintain delivery standards and customer relationships.

Sector Focus

The deal highlights continued consolidation in specialist technology and cybersecurity services linked to government and defence. Smaller consultancies with niche expertise in data, software and secure delivery have become attractive targets for firms looking to deepen client access and add cleared personnel without relying solely on recruitment in a constrained labour market.

For Logiq, the acquisition adds a business with practical delivery experience in programmes where systems must operate under strict operational rules. Savient has built its business around customers in complex, high-assurance environments, closely matching Logiq’s focus on secure and resilient system delivery.

Andrew Alhadeff, managing director of Savient, said the fit between the two businesses was clear.

“We’ve built Savient around supporting clients in complex, high-assurance environments, where delivery has to work in practice, not just in theory. Savient’s technical solutions transform business not only for clients but also change the experience of their employees and customers. There is a very clear and very strong alignment with Logiq’s approach and becoming part of Logiq allows us to scale that capability while continuing to support our clients with the same focus and expertise,” Alhadeff said.

The combined organisation said it would support a broader range of programmes across secure government and regulated sectors, with greater depth and capacity to deliver in complex environments.