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About CompTech
Our story started with a screwdriver.
CompTech has been based in Blackpool since it began in 2008. Today, our team supports businesses, schools, trusts, charities and non-profits across Blackpool, Fylde, Preston and wider Lancashire with managed IT, Microsoft 365, cyber security, backup and recovery, and practical technology projects.
CompTech today
A Blackpool team supporting organisations across Lancashire.
We handle day-to-day issues remotely when that is quickest and use planned onsite work when physical attendance is useful.
CompTech can act as the fully managed IT team or work alongside an internal IT person or team. Either way, IT support, Microsoft 365, cyber security, backup and projects are coordinated through the same CompTech team.
Business
Support for businesses can include managed IT, Microsoft 365, cyber security, independent backup, projects and extra capacity alongside an internal IT team.
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For schools and trusts, we combine remote and planned onsite support with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, infrastructure projects and practical work around current DfE technology and security standards.
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Built from curiosity, care and doing the job properly.
CompTech didn’t start with a business plan.
It started years earlier with a Packard Bell computer, a screwdriver and a curiosity about how things worked.
That curiosity eventually became a business, then a team, and over time something much bigger than fixing computers.
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It starts with a screwdriver
Mark’s interest in technology began with taking apart a Packard Bell to understand what was inside, how everything connected and whether he could put it all back together again.
That curiosity never really went away.
CompTech is born
With a laptop, a growing love of technology and a belief that IT support could be more personal, Mark started CompTech.
There wasn’t a big office or a large team behind it. Just a simple idea. Look after people properly, solve problems well and build relationships that last.
One person becomes a team
The business had started to grow beyond its original one-person setup, with more of the work being shared across a developing team.
CompTech was becoming a shared effort, building on the same idea of looking after people properly and solving problems well.
Marcus becomes a director
After ten years with CompTech, Marcus was appointed a director.
The appointment recognised the part he was already playing in the business, the team and the relationships built with clients over the years.
Still CompTech, just a lot more capable
From one laptop to a growing team supporting organisations with IT, Microsoft 365, cyber security, backup, projects and practical AI governance.
The approach is still the same. Be available, explain things clearly, take responsibility and do the job properly.
What matters
The way we try to work every day.
Good IT support is about more than closing tickets. It’s about being available, explaining things properly, taking responsibility and caring about the outcome.
Keep improving
Stay curious, keep learning and look for better ways to support people.
Care about the outcome
Don’t just complete the task. Make sure the problem is actually solved.
Work as a partner
Share knowledge, explain the options and make decisions together.
Take responsibility
Be proactive, accountable and honest when something needs attention.
Recognition and standards
Recognition that reflects how we work.
Independent checks, ongoing improvement and industry recognition help us develop our service and give clients a clearer view of the team they trust with their IT.
Cyber Essentials Plus
CompTech holds current Cyber Essentials Plus certification, which includes an independent technical audit of the security controls in our assessed environment. It helps us check our own security practices and gives clients evidence that we apply the controls we recommend, alongside practical experience to support their own preparation.
Assurix Founding 50 Member
Assurix is an independent programme focused on evidence of security, operational quality and resilience in IT providers. As a Founding 50 Member, CompTech is currently On the Journey. The programme gives us a framework for improvement, supporting our aim of clearer accountability and more consistent service for clients.
MSP Vertical of the Year 2024
The SuperOps MSP Awards 2024 recognised CompTech as MSP Vertical of the Year. This industry award recognises our work as a specialist managed service provider. It is a source of pride for our team and reinforces the value of understanding each client's sector, priorities and working environment when shaping their support.
Meet the team
The people behind the support.
When you contact CompTech for support, you’ll speak to a person from our local team, not an AI chatbot.
Mark
Managing Director
Mark connects technical detail with business decisions and keeps CompTech’s service direction moving.
Marcus
Director
Marcus keeps support, operations and client outcomes aligned with practical, grounded advice.
Liam
Senior IT Technician
Liam leads technical quality, deeper investigations and carefully planned project delivery.
James
Technician
James helps with complex escalations across Microsoft 365, security and infrastructure.
Luke
Technician
Luke helps users resolve device, account, access and Microsoft 365 problems.
Phil
Technician
Phil keeps service desk and onsite support requests moving towards a proper resolution.
Heather
Finance Officer
Heather helps with billing queries and the finance processes around IT services.
Abby
Business Operations
Supports the day-to-day business operations and coordination behind CompTech’s client services.
Steve
DevOps Engineer
Works on the development and operational systems behind CompTech’s technical services and projects.
Mark
Health & Safety Officer
Supports CompTech’s Health & Safety responsibilities and internal processes.
Dan
Finance Officer
Supports the finance processes behind CompTech’s day-to-day operations.
Continue the conversation
Talk to the people behind CompTech.
Tell us what your organisation needs help with, or start with a free IT review if you want a clearer view of what is working and what should improve next.
Interested in working with CompTech?
Visit our careers page for the current recruitment position and how to contact the team.