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About Us
Everything for the Modern Workplace.
We are a UK-based supplier of workplace equipment helping businesses create safer, more efficient working environments. Our mission is to offer affordable, quality products for our customers, delivered the next day.
Since our relaunch in 2012, we have been recognised across the industry as one of the UK’s leading workplace suppliers, with more than 80 awards won or finalist places earned.
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Our Journey
From Catalogue Roots to E-commerce Pioneer
The Workplace Depot was founded in 1991, originally trading as Central Source Ltd. Created by Ken Miller at the height of the 1991 recession, the business began with a simple but powerful mission: to make workplace essentials easier for businesses to source and manage. In a challenging economic climate, Central Source built its reputation as a reliable, catalogue-based supplier - helping organisations stay equipped, productive, and prepared.
In 2012, the company entered a bold new chapter. Under the leadership of Steve Miller, Central Source Ltd. was rebranded as The Workplace Depot - a change that represented far more than a new name. It marked a complete reinvention of the business.
Steve reimagined the company from the ground up, moving away from traditional catalogues and distributor-led supply chains to become a fully e-commerce workplace retailer. The transformation was total - so much so that none of the original business model remains, replaced by a modern approach built for speed, convenience, and customer service. Today, The Workplace Depot is known for delivering exceptional value with next-day delivery on most products, helping customers stay stocked, efficient, and ready for work, without delay.
King’s Award for Enterprise
One of the UK’s most prestigious business honours, recognising outstanding and innovative companies.
Important Milestones
From One generation to the next
It started with one man and a bold idea. Ken Miller saw a gap between industrial manufacturers and the businesses that needed their products, and built a bridge.
Ken Miller launches Central Source LTD.
Central Source LTD moves in to Cabourn House in Bingham, Nottinghamshire.
Harris House, built by Wendy Miller and named in honour of Ron Harris, became the new headquarters for Central Source LTD.
Steve Miller launches The Workplace Depot.
The Workplace Depot relocates to Miller House, a purpose-built 95,000 square foot Nottinghamshire warehouse.
The Workplace Depot acquires a third warehouse, bringing its total warehouse capacity up to 115,000 square feet.
Recognized by the Sunday Times as one of the UK’s top 10 places to work.
The Workplace Depot now includes a fourth warehouse, boosting total capacity to 115,000 square feet.
Voted the UK’s top employer by Great Places to Work.
Our Values
Business With Purposeat Its Heart
We believe in doing business with purpose, supporting people, strengthening communities, and protecting the environment for generations to come. Our commitment to young people and opportunity has been at the heart of what we do for many years. We are proud to have supported young people as a Prince’s Trust Patron, helping to create pathways for ambition and long-term success. We’ve also provided over 10 scholarships for nursing students at the University of Nottingham, investing in the future of healthcare and the dedicated professionals who make it possible.
Beyond education, we continue to invest directly in young talent through apprenticeships, giving individuals the practical experience and support they need to build meaningful careers. We are equally proud of the work we do to support charitable causes. Over the years, we’ve backed organisations such as Oxfam and Macmillan Cancer Support, helping to fund vital services and contribute to positive change at both local and global levels.
Sustainability is another cornerstone of our values. Through our recycling and environmental initiatives, we have earned multiple Green Apple Awards, recognising our ongoing efforts to reduce waste and operate responsibly.
Everything we do is guided by a belief that success should be shared, with people, with communities, and with the planet.
Young People & Opportunity
- 10+ scholarships for University of Nottingham nursing students
- 20+ apprenticeships for young people
- Mentorship as a Prince’s Trust Patron
Charitable Support
- 150+ local charity initiatives
- 80+ national charity initiatives
Sustainability
- 5 Green Apple Awards for environmental practices
- 20+ employee-led environmental schemes
Why Customers Choose Us
Built on Integrity, Driven by Service
Three decades of growth have not changed what matters most: putting customers first, backing everything with expertise, and delivering on every promise.
Quality Guaranteed
Every product meets rigorous standards, from UK-made to globally sourced.
Next-Day Delivery
Reliable dispatch with live tracking so your workplace never waits.
Competitive Pricing
Excellent value products without compromising on quality.
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