TWO Worcester businesses have been acquired by Lancashire energy procurement consultancy Inspired Energy . Simply Business Energy and KWH Consulting are both based in Lowesmoor. Inspired said the two companies would complement its EnergiSave division and form part of an enlarged division providing small businesses with energy contractors from a variety of supplies.

SBE has developed an automated online quoting platform for small businesses looking to switch their energy supplier, while KWH focuses on serving mid-market small businesses.

Janet Thornton, managing director of Inspired, said: "Following the initial rapid growth we experienced with the launch of EnergiSave in mid 2013, this new business stream has delivered strongly for the business and we are delighted to have further strengthened our service offering for our growing SME customer base. These acquisitions complement the strong platform we have established this year and we looking forward to integrating their teams into the Inspired Group."