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Office Administration & Support Services in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Joseph Maher Joseph Maher London, United Kingdom Last Updated: August 2025 SIC UK-N821

Revenue

£50.6bn

2025-26

£57.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£X.Xbn

Employees

313k

Businesses

250k

Wages

£X.Xbn

Office Administration & Support Services in the UK industry analysis

Europe's Office Administration and Support Services industry has faced challenges in recent years due to tough economic conditions and low business confidence, leading to a decline in demand for administrative services. Muted economic growth and uncertainties have hindered new business formations, impacting entrepreneurs' need for support services. Integration of AI and automation tools has been a significant trend in the industry, focusing on efficiency improvement, especially in countries like France, where tech innovation has been encouraged. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 7.3% over the five years through 2025 to €50.6 billion, including estimated growth of 8.6% in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Subdued business confidence hurts demand. When confidence is low, businesses rein in spending, hitting demand for office administration services.
  • A complex regulatory environment drives demand. Businesses having to navigate strict regulatory environments lean on the expert knowledge of office administration service providers.
  • Concentration is moderate in Europe's office administrative and support services industry. This indicates a fair level of competition among a few key companies, allowing for a diverse market landscape with various service providers catering to business needs.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom is £50.6bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 250k businesses in the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 9.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 8.5 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom include?

Day-to-day administration activities and Document preparation are part of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Office Administration & Support Services industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Strict data protection laws shape document management practices across Europe. Regulations like the GDPR require office administration service providers to adopt robust data security measures to protect client data and maintain trust.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Office Administration & Support Services in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Uncertain economic conditions hurt profitability. In 2025, businesses reined in spending on office administration services following the EU's disappointing trade agreement with the US.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Office Administration & Support Services in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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