Connectus Business Solutions Named Small Business of the Year at Doncaster Business Awards 2025

Fast-growing managed IT services provider recognised for exceptional growth, customer excellence, and commitment to developing young talent.

Connectus Business Solutions Limited has been awarded Small Business of the Year at the Doncaster Business Awards 2025, held on December 11, 2025, at Doncaster Racecourse & Exhibition Centre. The accolade recognises the company’s outstanding initiative, bold enterprise, sound management practices, and commercial success as a rapidly expanding small-to-medium sized business.

The award comes at a pivotal moment for Connectus, which has delivered an impressive trajectory of growth, strategic acquisitions, and market expansion across the North of England. With over 500 customers, three consecutive years of double-digit growth, and five acquisitions completed in just four years, Connectus has established itself as a formidable force in the regional managed IT services sector.

“I am thrilled for our whole team to win this award,” said Roy Shelton, CEO of Connectus Business Solutions. “It’s an honour to lead the business with such a great team achieving such amazing success, whilst mitigating cost, complexity, and risk for our clients. Our growth is impressive, and so too are our customer satisfaction scores. However, our track record of attracting and developing young people into high-performing and technically proficient professionals is one of our achievements we should be really proud of.“

Exceptional Growth and Strategic Expansion

Over the past six years, Connectus has built a thriving regional enterprise, establishing itself as a trusted partner for managed IT services across the North of England. The company’s strategic approach to acquisitions has been meticulous, focusing on identifying quality teams in new geographical locations with strong B2B recurring revenues. This disciplined expansion strategy has enabled Connectus to extend its reach across South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and the M62 Corridor.

The company has created 19 new full-time roles across project planning, engineering, and client services, whilst establishing a second office in Salford to support continued regional growth.

Customer Excellence and Talent Development

Connectus’s reputation for outstanding customer service is evidenced by consistently high satisfaction scores and strong ratings. Clients describe the team as “ultra professional“, highlighting their ability to deliver tailored solutions for IT connectivity, managed services, cyber security, and secure hosting.

Roy shares his philosophy on customer relationships: “The key has been ensuring our 500th customer is treated in exactly the same way as the first one was. Consistency and quality of service drives us forward.“

A defining characteristic of Connectus’s success has been its deliberate focus on developing young talent. The company has built a culture of professional development, investing substantially in training, mentorship, and career progression opportunities. “Without a great team, we are just a mediocre services business; at Connectus, we don’t do mediocre,” Roy emphasises.

Looking Forward

As the company continues to scale, it remains focused on its core ethos of “connect, protect ,collaborate and evolve“.

“Our focus is ensuring we continue to develop a team that provides services which can innovate and be disruptive in the marketplace,” Roy concludes. “This award is a testament to every member of the Connectus team.“

About Connectus Business Solutions

Connectus Business Solutions is a regionally leading provider of managed IT services, connectivity, VOIP telephony, cyber security, and secure hosting solutions. Operating across the North of England, Connectus serves over 500 customers, combining technical excellence with personalised client service. The company is headquartered in Doncaster with additional operations in Salford.