{"id":9204,"date":"2025-11-21T15:47:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=9204"},"modified":"2025-11-21T15:47:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:47:27","slug":"competition-chiefs-clear-way-for-hss-and-speedy-hire-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/competition-chiefs-clear-way-for-hss-and-speedy-hire-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Competition chiefs clear way for HSS and Speedy Hire deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the way for HSS ProService Marketplace\u2019s major supply and shareholder commercial agreement with Speedy Hire.<\/p>\n<p>The move marks the start of a new, digitally driven model for building services across the UK construction and maintenance sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement brings together HSS ProService\u2019s digital marketplace technology and data-driven procurement systems with Speedy\u2019s nationwide network of equipment and operational expertise.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"488804\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creaghconcrete.com%2Fproducts%2Fspantherm%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CE-spantherm.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On HSS ProService Marketplace, Speedy replaces The Hire Service Company (THSC) providing customers of all sizes with an improved service.<\/p>\n<p>ProService also becomes Speedy Hire\u2019s sole supplier for rehire and resale creating further opportunities for its supply chain partners.<\/p>\n<p>Speedy has acquired a 10% shareholding in ProService as part of the deal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"158465\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agd-equipment.co.uk%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGD-ADVERT-2023.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Speedy will supply the majority of core hire equipment available through the platform and provide testing services to ensure site safety and compliance.<\/p>\n<p>HSS ProService Marketplace will also be taking over Speedy\u2019s rehire business.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Shorten, CEO of HSS ProService Marketplace, said:\u00a0 \u201cContractors and trades want value and efficiency. They want clear pricing, availability, and confidence that equipment will be there when needed. Our technology is the key to this.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBringing Speedy into the HSS ProService Marketplace means we can offer a deeper fleet, a wider footprint, and a single digital platform that simplifies the process end-to-end. For a site manager, that means fewer phone calls, less admin, and better control of hire spend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrick by brick, we\u2019ve been building a digital business that\u2019s fit for the future of this industry and this partnership represents a major step forward in how equipment can be sourced, supplied, and managed across the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"93789\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.constructionline.co.uk%2Fevents%2Fattending-marketplace-live%2F%3Futm_source%3Dreferral%26utm_medium%3Dconstruction_enquirer%26utm_campaign%3Dall_mpl_supplier%26utm_year%3D2025%26utm_content%3Dad_gif\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/constructionline ezgif.com-speed.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"479429\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vpgroundforce.com%2Fgb%2Fyoursolution%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/groundforceCE MPU 300 x 250.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer https:\/\/ift.tt\/U04GRLA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the way for HSS ProService Marketplace\u2019s major supply and shareholder commercial agreement with Speedy Hire. The move marks the start of a new, digitally driven model for building services across the UK construction and maintenance sectors. 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