Aspire Achieves Royal Warrant: One of the UK’s Highest Business Honours

Published Date: 13/5/25

Royal Warrant Chris Fraser and Steve Laverick
Royal Warrant Chris Fraser and Steve Laverick

The Aspire team are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a Royal Warrant in recognition of our services to the Royal Household.

The Royal Warrant is a rare and prestigious mark of excellence, granted to companies that have regularly supplied goods or services to the Royal Household over a period of several years and have consistently delivered to the highest standard. Very few technology companies in the UK have received this level of recognition, highlighting its significance within the sector.

We are now one of only 16 companies headquartered in the North East to hold a Royal Warrant. Fellow Warrant holder Barbour, one of Britain’s most iconic brands, is also one of our long-standing customers.

“Being awarded a Royal Warrant by His Majesty is a very proud moment for Aspire. It marks a significant point in our journey and speaks to the standards we’ve maintained as we’ve grown. As organisations embrace modern, cloud-first infrastructure and face growing cyber security demands, we remain focused on shaping what future-ready technology looks like. This recognition reinforces the trust our customers place in us and reflects the innovation and ambition that continue to drive us forward.”

Chris Fraser

CEO and Founder – Aspire Technology Solutions

The award follows a period of sustained growth and national expansion for Aspire. In the last 18 months, we have completed the acquisitions of Cloud Cover IT in Glasgow and CloudCoco Limited in Leeds, significantly strengthening our UK footprint and technical capabilities. Backed by our private equity partner LDC, we continue to invest in our managed service, cloud and cyber security portfolio to support our customers nationwide.

“Delivering secure, high-performance technology solutions takes deep expertise and a relentless focus on quality. The Royal Warrant is a powerful validation of the standards our teams uphold every day. It’s an honour and privilege to receive the Royal Warrant after personally working with The Royal Household for over 20 years, and equally, it’s a real milestone for everyone at Aspire as it reflects the trust our customers place in us to deliver consistently at the highest level. I’d like to thank the entire team for their dedication and hard work. This recognition belongs to them.”

Steve Laverick

Technical Director and Warrant Grantee – Aspire Technology Solutions

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