The #TeamIntercity Family is Growing!

More People, More Power!

We’re thrilled to confirm that Intercity has acquired the Northampton-based telecommunications business, Chandler Communications! 

The deal follows a successful period of organic growth for us here at Intercity based on exceptional customer service across our Communications, Cloud & Security and Managed Services divisions. The purchase provides great momentum in our overarching strategy for supporting our organic growth with acquisitions.

So, why Chandler? The company were established in 1986 by husband and wife, Perry and Jo Chandler, and is a well-respected family-run business. They’re known for their stellar customer service and work hard to cultivate long-term customer partnerships, just like us. Not only are our two companies alike in being family-owned and customer-focused, but Chandler importantly share our people-first approach to business.

We truly believe in People Power, and as a result, the deal will see Chandler’s colleagues retained to become a part of #TeamIntercity, with the business’s Northampton site also joining our network of UK offices. 

Take a look at our Senior Leadership Team meeting with Perry and Jo Chandler, as well as some of our new colleagues!

Andrew Jackson, our CEO, said:  

“We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and ensuring a positive customer experience within every aspect of the business, we measure this continually and will never rest in our pursuit of excellence and market leading customer satisfaction. Chandler is a great fit for Intercity and this deal is an important step in our long-term plan to grow through careful and considered acquisitions.”  

Perry Chandler, Director and Co-Founder of Chandler Communications, added:  

“After thoroughly enjoying the past 36 years, and for very personal reasons, it’s time to hand over the reins. I’ve looked for a company who hold the same important values at their core as I do and have found this in abundance at Intercity. It’s fantastic to see two family-owned Midlands businesses coming together but, more importantly, it’s also great news for our customers. They will continue to benefit from working with our experienced communications specialists alongside Intercity’s leading support team. In addition, and most significantly, they will also gain access to a full range of IT services and other products which Intercity offers within its portfolio.”  

The acquisition follows our strong organic growth with a 108% year-on-year increase in new customers since 2020. In addition, our latest customer satisfaction score has increased by 22% making it one of the highest in the IT sector, according to the Institute of Customer Service. Earlier this year, we were was also recognised as the number one Telecoms Company to work for in the UK by Best Companies. In addition, we unveiled new branding, with an updated website, new logo and a fresh ‘Do More’ proposition that underscores our rigorous focus on enabling organisations to meet and surpass their goals with technology.

Perry Chandler concluded the following:

"I would personally like to thank my team: James, Jo and Jo, and not forgetting Rachael who now has another little lady who completes her family. They are much valued, dedicated and loyal staff who have customer service at the forefront of their minds. Finally, thank you to my customers for their continued loyalty over the previous and future years.”

Our ultimate aim is to help our customers Do More, and by growing through strategic acquisitions we will be in a fantastic position to accomplish this. We truly look forward to growing our #TeamIntercity family with Chandler.