About Pearl Data Centre Sourcing
Your Trusted Partner in UK Data Centre Sourcing and Brokerage
At Pearl Data Centre Sourcing, we specialise in offering independent data centre brokerage and connectivity solutions for businesses across the United Kingdom. Our expertise in colocation sourcing, connectivity brokerage, and data centre investment advisory ensures businesses have the tools to make informed, efficient decisions when selecting infrastructure solutions.
Who We Are
Independent Experts in Data Centre Procurement Across the UK
Pearl Data Centre Sourcing is a UK-based brokerage firm, part of the Pearl Lemon Group. Founded to provide transparent, impartial data centre sourcing and procurement services, we assist businesses in locating, comparing, and securing the right colocation, connectivity, and investment opportunities.
With an established presence in key UK markets such as London, Slough, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, and beyond, our team brings a wealth of experience to ensure your organisation can access the most reliable and cost-effective solutions for data infrastructure.
Our Mission
Simplifying Data Centre Sourcing and Connectivity for UK Businesses
Our mission is to provide clarity and transparency throughout the data centre procurement process. We focus on delivering unbiased advice and helping businesses find the right-fit solutions for colocation, connectivity, and investment opportunities, ensuring the best value and long-term scalability for each client.
Our Vision
Empowering UK Businesses with Reliable Data Infrastructure
We strive to be the leading independent data centre brokerage in the UK, offering innovative and scalable infrastructure solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our vision is to enable organisations to scale efficiently by providing access to the most reliable, secure, and cost-effective data infrastructure available across the UK and internationally.
Our Story
Founded to Meet the Demand for Transparent Data Centre Sourcing
Pearl Data Centre Sourcing was established as part of the Pearl Lemon Group to address the increasing demand for independent data centre advisory in the UK. The company was built on the belief that businesses should have access to reliable, unbiased information when sourcing colocation and connectivity solutions, without being influenced by provider affiliations.
What Makes Us Different
Independent, Transparent, and Client-Centric
At Pearl Data Centre Sourcing, we take pride in being fully independent, a key attribute that allows us to offer completely unbiased advice tailored to your business’s unique needs. Unlike many other brokers who may be tied to specific providers, our independence ensures we can prioritise your goals, budget, and performance criteria rather than being influenced by commercial affiliations with any particular data centre operator or network carrier.
Why Our Independence Matters
Independence is the foundation of everything we do. By not being tied to a specific provider, we offer you greater flexibility in choosing from a wide range of data centre operators, network carriers, and colocation solutions. This freedom allows us to:
- Evaluate a broader selection of data centres across different regions, ensuring you find the most suitable infrastructure options that meet both technical and financial needs.
- Offer impartial advice, free from provider incentives or hidden agendas, ensuring the best fit based on your company’s long-term vision and growth trajectory.
Negotiate the best terms for your business, with no provider bias influencing contract conditions or pricing. You get optimal flexibility and the best deal available on the market.
Commitment to Transparency
Our commitment to transparency is a cornerstone of how we operate. We believe that transparency builds trust, fosters strong relationships, and ensures you make well-informed decisions at every stage of the process.
- Clear Pricing: We provide detailed breakdowns of all costs, with no hidden fees or unexpected charges. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for, with complete visibility into pricing models, contract terms, and service fees.
- Service-Level Agreements (SLAs): We ensure clarity in SLAs, outlining what you can expect in terms of uptime guarantees, performance metrics, and support. Every agreement is carefully explained, so you’re confident in your choice of data centre provider.
- Contract Terms: All contract conditions and renewal clauses are clearly laid out, helping you understand exit strategies, scalability options, and the long-term value of the contracts we help you negotiate. There are no surprises—just clear, straightforward agreements designed to align with your business goals.
Client-First Approach
At Pearl Data Centre Sourcing, client satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Our client-first approach means we take the time to understand your unique business needs, technical requirements, and financial objectives before making any recommendations. This dedication to your success ensures that:
- Custom Solutions: We understand that no two businesses are alike. That’s why we work closely with you to develop solutions that meet your specific performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency goals. Whether you’re a small start-up or a large enterprise, we ensure that our recommendations are fit for purpose.
- Long-Term Value: Our focus isn’t just on the short-term win. We are committed to providing solutions that will provide long-term value and support your business as it grows. From ensuring future scalability to securing sustainable contracts, our recommendations are designed to support your business for years to come.
- Dedicated Support: We remain by your side from initial consultation to final deployment and ongoing migration support, offering you consistent guidance and expert advice at every stage of the journey.
How Our Values Benefit You
Our independence, commitment to transparency, and client-centric focus allow us to provide you with substantial advantages:
We act as your single point of contact throughout the entire sourcing cycle, from requirements gathering to onboarding, allowing you to make well-informed decisions with full transparency on cost and contract terms.
Objective Recommendations :
Free from provider affiliations, we always deliver the most suitable colocation and networking solutions, optimised for both performance and cost.
Better Negotiation Outcomes :
With unbiased negotiation and transparent contract terms, we help you secure the best deals, ensuring both competitive pricing and flexible SLAs.
Clear and Transparent Costs:
From initial fees to hidden charges, we ensure you have full visibility into your cost structure so you can make informed, confident decisions.
Reliable Long-Term Partnerships:
We build relationships that last, ensuring that the infrastructure we recommend will scale with your business and provide long-term operational stability.
MediConnect Health – Manchester
MediConnect Health approached us for guidance on consolidating several ageing server locations into a single, compliant UK facility. Their primary concern was maintaining data sovereignty and ensuring uptime for patient systems. Through our independent review, we sourced a Manchester data centre offering full compliance under NHS Digital and ISO 27001 standards. The migration resulted in 40% better operational efficiency and reduced energy costs. James commented, “Pearl’s impartiality and market knowledge were key to finding a cost-effective, compliant solution.”
Finstra Capital – London
Finstra Capital, a mid-sized investment firm in London, needed to migrate its infrastructure to a secure colocation facility that supported both ISO 27001 and PCI DSS compliance. Their existing provider’s renewal pricing had increased by 35% without clear justification. Pearl Data Centre Sourcing reviewed multiple Tier III London Docklands and Slough facilities, providing side-by-side cost and performance comparisons. We negotiated improved SLAs and achieved a 28% cost reduction with enhanced redundancy and guaranteed uptime. Rachel stated, “Pearl handled every step with accuracy and clarity — we felt genuinely represented, not sold to.”
BrightEdge Communications – Glasgow
BrightEdge, a telecom company expanding across Scotland, required new interconnect agreements between Glasgow and Edinburgh data centres. Their previous vendor relationships were limiting bandwidth options and driving costs up. Pearl Data Centre Sourcing conducted a transparent market comparison across multiple UK carriers and negotiated a 22% reduction in connectivity costs with improved resilience. Sarah shared, “The difference was in Pearl’s independence — every recommendation was backed by verifiable data, not bias.”
Client Testimonials
What Our UK Clients Say About Working with Us
Start Your Data Centre Sourcing Consultation
Speak to Our UK Data Centre Brokerage Team
Choosing the right data centre or connectivity partner doesn’t have to be complicated. At Pearl Data Centre Sourcing, we offer independent, transparent, and commercially fair guidance for businesses across the UK, helping them secure the best infrastructure solutions for their needs.
- Request a consultation to review data centre options.
- Get a customised colocation quote tailored to your specific business goals.
- Speak with a specialist about your sourcing or migration needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide a range of data centre sourcing and connectivity brokerage services, including colocation procurement, network solutions, wholesale data centre brokerage, investment advisory, cost and contract optimisation, and migration support. We assist businesses in securing reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient data infrastructure solutions.
We begin by understanding your business’s infrastructure needs, including power, space, and network requirements. We then short-list suitable UK and global data centre operators, compare pricing, performance, and compliance standards, and negotiate favourable lease terms and SLAs on your behalf.
Yes. We provide detailed side-by-side pricing comparisons for colocation services across multiple data centre providers, helping you choose the most cost-effective and performance-optimised solution for your business.
Yes, we assist with network brokerage, including dark fibre, cross-connects, cloud on-ramps, and bandwidth solutions. We work with trusted ISPs, IXPs, and cloud providers to ensure low-latency, high-redundancy connections that support your business operations.
We provide wholesale and edge site brokerage services, helping large-scale enterprises, such as cloud platforms, AI companies, and telecoms, secure multi-megawatt data halls or edge-ready facilities. These often involve complex contracts and long-term agreements, and we ensure you get the best available deals on power capacity, scalability, and interconnectivity.
Yes, we offer investment advisory services, helping investors, enterprises, and real estate funds acquire data centre assets, secure land for development, or enter into joint-venture opportunities. We conduct due diligence, assess ROI potential, and provide financial modelling to guide your investments in the data centre space.
Yes, our cost and contract optimisation service helps businesses reduce hidden charges and inefficiencies in their data centre and network agreements. We audit existing contracts, benchmark them against market rates, and renegotiate terms and SLAs to improve cost-efficiency.
Our relocation and migration support ensures that businesses can move infrastructure between data centres with minimal downtime. We coordinate logistics, temporary colocation setups, and dual-site configurations to ensure a smooth, disruption-free migration while maintaining operational continuity.
No, we are an independent data centre brokerage. We do not have ties to any particular provider, allowing us to offer unbiased advice and objective recommendations. This independence ensures that we can secure the best data centre solutions for your business needs without conflict of interest.
Simply request a consultation with our expert team. We will assess your data centre requirements, provide pricing comparisons, and help you navigate the sourcing process, from initial provider selection to contract negotiation and onboarding