Hilco is seeking offers to acquire the Purple Griffon Intellectual Property Asset Portfolio, held by Schiltron Limited (“Purple Griffon” or the “Asset Portfolio”).
Established in 2002, Purple Griffon is a trusted provider of specialist training and consultancy, serving organisations across the UK and beyond. With a focus on raising the standard of professional education, Purple Griffon designs courses that are practical, outcome-driven, and delivered by experts with real industry experience.
Purple Griffon offers an extensive portfolio of accredited programmes and tailored learning solutions. Its training spans IT service management, project management, cyber security, AI and IT asset management. Courses are delivered flexibly, either online, virtually or on-site, enabling clients to build skills in a way which best fits their teams. Each subject discipline is delivered by subject matter specialists, ensuring relevance and measurable value for learners and employers alike.
Supporting this is an operational framework that combines examination partnerships with leading accrediting bodies, a digital platform for remote delivery and a library of course materials designed for consistent quality. Its reputation is reinforced by strong delegate pass rates, long term client relationships and consistently positive learner feedback.
The acquisition of the Purple Griffon asset portfolio represents a rare opportunity to acquire the digital assets associated with a well-established, technology-enabled training platform with significant growth potential. Whether as a strategic addition to an existing education business or to expand on current offerings, the portfolio provides immediate access to engaged customers, active marketing channels, and a strong platform for growth.
Purple Griffon has built a respected distinctive brand within the UK training and consulting sector, recognised for its accredited, expert-led courses across multiple industries.
The brand’s strength is reinforced by its reputation for delivering practical training to both public and private sector clients, supported by long standing partnerships and a track record of consistent learner engagement.
The asset portfolio consists of a trademark application for the “Purple Griffon” brand name which is in the opposition period ending 22/10/2025. Provided no objections are raised (none have been received to date), the trademark is expected to be officially registered approximately two weeks after this date.
The portfolio and may also include unregistered rights in the associated logos, acquired through consistent use in trade and brand recognition.
The primary purplegriffon.com domain name is available to acquire. The site drives consistent traffic and generates regular, live enquiries from learners and corporate clients.
Also available to acquire is the copyright in the website content hosted at purplegriffon.com, including course description, branding messaging and customer engagement material, is also available.
The asset portfolio consists of extensive client databases, comprising over 80,000 customer contacts, historic order and booking data and a market intelligence dataset spanning several years.
Rights in the Purple Griffon Instagram account are available to acquire.
The Purple Griffon digital bookings and customer management platform is available to acquire.
Purple Griffon maintains a significant library of authored and licensed training materials.
More information on the course library is available via our data room.
Offers are due Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 12pm BST.
All expressions of interest and bids are to be directed to Hilco in writing. A Bid Submission Form is available on request. Please contact Hilco to gain access to a virtual data room for further information on signing a confidentiality agreement.
Hilco is acting as exclusive agent to the Company and its Administrator in connection with the proposed sale of some or all of the Company’s assets. The Administrator acts as an agent of the Company and without personal liability.
All sales are made strictly on an “as is, where is” basis. Only such right, title and interest (if any) as the Company may have in the assets will be transferred to a purchaser. No warranties, guarantees, or representations (express or implied) are provided by the Company, its Administrator or Hilco in respect of the assets or any information supplied. All parties must rely on their own enquiries and due diligence. Any information provided is for convenience only and has not been independently verified.
All offers are subject to the addition of VAT at the prevailing rate, where applicable. A non-refundable deposit equal to 20% of the agreed purchase price must be paid by the successful purchaser within 48 hours of offer acceptance. Payment of the deposit grants the purchaser the exclusive right to proceed with the acquisition of the relevant assets for a limited period and on the terms agreed. A Buyer’s Premium of 10% of the final purchase price is payable by the successful purchaser in addition to the agreed purchase price, is non-negotiable and is payable at the same time and in the same manner as the purchase price and forms a condition of sale.
Legal completion must occur within five (5) business days of offer acceptance, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Company and its Administrator.
Associate Director
Manchester Office
