Best Software Development Outsourcing Companies in the UK (2026)
30 companies reviewed for UK buyers. We checked where each one actually has people in the UK, where the code gets written, and what that does to your bill.
Which software development outsourcing company is best for a UK business?
Short answer: Lemberg Solutions is our top pick for UK buyers who want a London contact and Central European rates, with Future Processing a close second. If your work must stay in the UK, look at Scott Logic or Made Tech instead.
- Best overall: Lemberg Solutions. One team can own firmware, electronics, cloud back end and the user-facing app, managed from a London office.
- Best for insurers and financial services: Future Processing. Twenty-five years of delivery from Poland with UK-based account leadership in the City.
- Best for programmes needing 50+ engineers: Endava. UK headquarters and governance with more than 10,000 engineers in lower-cost nearshore locations.
- Best for UK-only delivery and security clearance: Scott Logic. Trading-system and capital-markets engineering from teams based entirely in the UK.
- Best for central and local government: Made Tech. Public-sector-only focus with a growing contracted backlog.
- Best for Microsoft and .NET shops on a budget: Amdaris (Insight). A UK base in Bristol with delivery from Moldova, one of the lower-cost locations in Europe.
How do UK software outsourcing companies compare?
All 30 companies, ranked. Ratings measure fit for a UK buyer outsourcing development, not overall company quality.
| Company | Best for | Pricing model | Min. engagement | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemberg Solutions Editor's pick | UK product companies, software plus hardware, nearshore rates | Time and materials, fixed price, dedicated team | Not published | |
| Future Processing Editor's pick | UK insurers and financial firms, long-term nearshore teams | Time and materials, dedicated team, fixed price | Not published | |
| Endava Editor's pick | Large UK programmes, payments and banking, nearshore at volume | Time and materials, managed service, outcome-based contracts | Not published | |
| Godel Technologies Editor's pick | UK mid-market firms wanting a UK-run nearshore team | Dedicated team, time and materials | Not published | |
| Data-heavy custom software, Ukrainian rates, mature processes | Time and materials, dedicated team, fixed price | Not published | | |
| UK firms on Azure, .NET modernisation, Eastern European rates | Dedicated team, time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Capital markets and government, UK-only delivery required | Time and materials, fixed price, capability-based | Not published | | |
| UK media and charities, bespoke builds, onshore teams | Time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Large dedicated teams, data and cloud engineering, Ukrainian rates | Dedicated team, time and materials | Not published | | |
| Automotive and industrial software, UK-led Polish teams | Time and materials, dedicated team, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Senior engineers for complex delivery, government and retail | Time and materials, capability-based | Not published | | |
| Python back ends and data products, Polish rates | Time and materials, dedicated team | Not published | | |
| UK government digital services, Workday programmes | Time and materials, fixed price, framework call-offs | Not published | | |
| Consumer apps where design quality matters | Time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| UK central and local government buyers | Framework call-offs, time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Regulated industries, medical devices, banking | Time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Legacy modernisation, engineering-practice improvement | Time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Large dedicated teams with a London contract | Dedicated team, time and materials, managed service | Not published | | |
| NHS and government programmes, large onshore delivery | Time and materials, fixed price, managed service | Not published | | |
| Companies building in-house digital capability | Time and materials, capability-based | Not published | | |
| Big cloud and data programmes, Ukrainian rates at volume | Dedicated team, time and materials, managed service | Not published | | |
| Travel and finance firms, long-term nearshore teams | Time and materials, dedicated team | Not published | | |
| Broad-scope outsourcing, Scandinavian-owned vendor | Time and materials, dedicated team, fixed price | Not published | | |
| UK brands that need flagship mobile apps | Time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Complex modernisation, engineering culture change | Time and materials | Not published | | |
| Public bodies wanting user-centred service design | Framework call-offs, time and materials | Not published | | |
| FTSE-scale programmes, strict compliance, huge teams | Time and materials, managed service, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Oracle and Microsoft estates, public-sector managed services | Managed service, time and materials, fixed price | Not published | | |
| Mid-sized web and e-commerce builds | Fixed price, time and materials, retainer | Not published | | |
| Budget-conscious buyers, broad generalist work | Time and materials, fixed price, dedicated team | Not published | |
What should a UK company look for in a software outsourcing partner?
Start with geography, because it decides most of the price. A London consultancy staffs your project with London engineers, and you pay London day rates for every role, including the testers. A Polish or Ukrainian team costs a fraction of that for the same seniority. An office in Lviv with nobody in the UK, though, leaves you chasing a sales contact two time zones away when something breaks. The companies near the top of this list combine the two: someone you can meet in the UK, and engineers in a cheaper market.
So check what the UK office actually is. Some vendors list a London address that turns out to be a registered office or a single salesperson. Others, like Future Processing or Endava, have UK leadership with the authority to move people onto your project. Ask who in the UK signs off on staffing changes, and how many of their UK staff are engineers.
Onshore delivery still wins in some cases. Security-cleared government work, projects where data cannot leave the UK, and regulators that expect onshore teams all point to firms like Scott Logic, Kainos or Made Tech. For those projects the higher rate is simply the price of entry. Paying it for an ordinary web platform buys you very little.
What tech stack does each company use?
Short answer: .NET, Java and the big three clouds are covered almost everywhere. The useful differences are at the edges, such as embedded C, Python data work, or Oracle estates.
| Company | Primary tech stack |
|---|---|
| Lemberg Solutions | Embedded C/C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, FPGA, AWS |
| Future Processing | .NET, Java, Azure, AWS, React |
| Endava | Java, .NET, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud |
| Godel Technologies | .NET, Azure, AWS, React, Angular |
| ELEKS | .NET, Java, Python, Azure, AWS |
| Amdaris (Insight) | .NET, Azure, AWS, React, Angular |
| Scott Logic | Java, C#, TypeScript, React, AWS |
| Softwire | C#, .NET, Java, TypeScript, React |
| N-iX | Java, .NET, Python, AWS, Azure |
| Spyrosoft | C++, Java, .NET, Python, Embedded Linux |
| Equal Experts | Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, AWS, Google Cloud |
| STX Next | Python, Django, FastAPI, React, React Native |
| Kainos | Java, .NET, AWS, Azure, Workday |
| Infinum | Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, React, Next.js |
| Made Tech | Ruby, Python, Java, TypeScript, AWS |
| Zühlke | Java, .NET, Azure, AWS, Embedded C/C++ |
| Codurance | Java, Kotlin, C#, .NET, TypeScript |
| Ciklum | Java, .NET, Python, AWS, Azure |
| BJSS (CGI) | Java, .NET, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes |
| AND Digital | JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, AWS |
| SoftServe | AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Java, .NET |
| DataArt | Java, .NET, Python, AWS, Azure |
| Sigma Software | Java, .NET, C++, Python, AWS |
| Apadmi | Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, React Native, Azure |
| Thoughtworks | Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, AWS, Google Cloud |
| Hippo Digital | Java, Python, TypeScript, AWS, Azure |
| EPAM Systems | Java, .NET, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud |
| Version 1 | Oracle, Microsoft Azure, AWS, .NET, Java |
| Box UK | PHP, WordPress, Drupal, React, AWS |
| Itransition | .NET, Java, PHP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics |
How were these 30 companies chosen?
Every company here sells software development to UK clients and has some form of UK presence we could check. Beyond that, we looked at:
- Whether the UK presence is a staffed office, UK leadership, or only a registered entity
- Where engineering happens, and the rate band that location implies
- Ownership changes since 2023 (Insight buying Amdaris, CGI buying BJSS, Apax taking Thoughtworks private), because they change who you are really contracting with
- Headcount direction from filings or workforce data, since a shrinking vendor is a retention risk on your team
- Named UK clients or public-sector frameworks, as a check on claims made in sales decks
Top 10 software outsourcing companies for UK buyers in 2026
The ten highest-rated companies in more detail. Each of the 30 companies has its own full review page.
1. Lemberg Solutions
Editor's pickSoftware and hardware engineering firm with a West London office and delivery teams in Lviv and Kraków
Lemberg Solutions was founded in 2007 and has grown to 200+ engineers working across embedded, cloud, data and AI, and web or mobile product development. UK clients deal with a London office at 25 Adelaide Road in West Ealing, while most engineering happens in Lviv and Kraków, with a further office in Hamburg. Named clients include Astronics, Caltech, Bosch Rexroth, Cellink, Ferno and Speede. The company holds ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and transfers all intellectual property to the client.
Advantages
- +Covers the whole product, from electrical engineering and firmware through cloud and app development, so a UK buyer manages one supplier instead of three
- +ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification gives procurement teams documented security and quality processes to review
- +Established partnerships with NXP, Microchip and STMicroelectronics help when a product depends on specific silicon
Things to consider
- -Mass production is not handled in-house, so you will need a separate manufacturing partner for physical products
- -Lemberg does not obtain regulatory certification for clients; it supplies the documentation and engineering support for approvals
- -At 200+ people it cannot staff the very large programmes that Endava or EPAM can
- -Some reviewers mention early friction over working hours before schedules were aligned with the client's time zone
Best for: UK product companies, software plus hardware, nearshore rates
2. Future Processing
Editor's pickPolish software house with a London office, a UK managing director and a large financial-services client base
Future Processing started in Gliwice, Poland in 2000 and now employs roughly 800 people, with a London office at Gracechurch Street led by a UK managing director. Directory data puts around 45% of its work in financial services, with insurance, energy, media and healthcare making up much of the rest. It sells bespoke development, cloud and data work, and consulting. Delivery happens mainly in Poland, which keeps rates in the Central European band.
Advantages
- +A London office with a UK managing director means escalations land with someone in your time zone
- +Heavy financial-services and insurance exposure suggests familiarity with UK regulated-sector procurement
- +Around 800 staff is large enough to grow a team quickly without the overhead of a 10,000-person vendor
Things to consider
- -No hardware or embedded engineering capability, so connected-device products need a second supplier
- -Polish engineering rates have risen steadily and are now closer to Western European levels than they were a decade ago
- -Public pricing and minimum project sizes are not published
Best for: UK insurers and financial firms, long-term nearshore teams
3. Endava
Editor's pickNYSE-listed, London-headquartered technology services group with nearshore delivery across Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America
Endava is the largest UK-headquartered company on this list built around nearshore delivery. It reported 11,479 staff at the end of June 2025, and the UK supplied 33% of revenue in the final quarter of that fiscal year. Delivery centres in Romania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Argentina and elsewhere let it staff large programmes at below-London cost. Headcount fell from 12,085 a year earlier, which reflects softer demand across the IT services market.
Advantages
- +Public-company reporting gives buyers audited figures on headcount, revenue and client concentration
- +A UK board and London HQ simplify contracting and data-protection discussions for UK buyers
- +Delivery from several countries spreads risk if one location is disrupted
Things to consider
- -Headcount dropped about 5% in the year to June 2025 as demand softened
- -Smaller projects can get less senior attention than flagship accounts
- -Day rates are higher than those of smaller Central European vendors
Best for: Large UK programmes, payments and banking, nearshore at volume
4. Godel Technologies
Editor's pickManchester-headquartered nearshore partner with development centres in Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Ukraine
Godel Technologies was formed in 2002 and is run from Manchester, with engineering in Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Ukraine after it scaled back its original Belarus base. Its 2022 accounts showed turnover of £80.8m and headcount of 1,811. Since then the trend has reversed: Revelio Labs estimated a 2.2% year-on-year fall in headcount by September 2025, and Belarusian outlet dev.by reported rate cuts and cancelled salary reviews. The UK-led model is still a good fit for UK buyers, but its recent direction deserves questions during due diligence.
Advantages
- +Contracts, account management and senior leadership sit in Manchester
- +Delivery centres across several countries reduce exposure to any single location
- +Long list of UK retail and consumer-brand clients
Things to consider
- -Third-party data shows headcount slipping in 2025 after years of growth
- -Reported cost-cutting, including rate cuts and frozen salary reviews, may affect staff retention on your team
- -The move away from Belarus forced a large relocation of engineering capacity
- -Recent statutory accounts with headcount detail were not available at the time of review
Best for: UK mid-market firms wanting a UK-run nearshore team
Ukrainian software engineering company dating to 1991, with a London office and about 2,000 specialists
ELEKS began in Lviv in 1991, which makes it one of the oldest software companies in Ukraine. It now lists Tallinn, Estonia as its corporate headquarters and keeps a London office on Beech Street. Around 2,000 specialists work on custom software, data science, and research and development projects, mostly from Ukraine and Poland. Its long history with Western European clients shows in fairly mature delivery processes.
Advantages
- +Thirty-plus years in business is a strong signal of stability for a long contract
- +A London office gives UK buyers a local contracting and meeting point
- +Data science and analytics work is a genuine strength alongside general development
Things to consider
- -Most engineering is in Ukraine, so buyers should review continuity plans given the war
- -The London office is mainly a sales and account presence, not a delivery centre
Best for: Data-heavy custom software, Ukrainian rates, mature processes
Bristol-founded software firm with Moldovan and Romanian delivery, owned by Insight Enterprises since 2023
Amdaris was set up in 2009 by Andy Rogers and Vlad Nanu and grew from Bristol into a business of 800+ people, with delivery centres in Moldova and Romania. US-based Insight Enterprises, a Fortune 500 solutions integrator, bought it in August 2023 and folded it into its application and data practices. The UK client relationship remains Bristol-led. Buyers should expect Amdaris to sit inside a larger Insight sales motion now.
Advantages
- +Moldovan delivery is among the lowest-cost options on this list for a UK-managed vendor
- +Strong Microsoft and .NET focus suits companies already invested in Azure
- +Insight's backing adds financial stability and wider infrastructure services
Things to consider
- -Acquired by Insight Enterprises in 2023, so priorities may shift toward Insight's own product and licensing business
- -Less depth outside the Microsoft stack than broader engineering firms
- -Delivery locations are close to the war in Ukraine, which some risk teams will flag
Best for: UK firms on Azure, .NET modernisation, Eastern European rates
Newcastle-founded UK consultancy with all-onshore teams, strong in capital markets and government
Former Lehman Brothers executive Gary Scott founded Scott Logic in Newcastle in 2005. It now employs 400+ people across Newcastle, London, Edinburgh, Bristol and Leeds, all in the UK. The firm is best known for trading and capital-markets software and for central government digital work. Every engineer is UK-based, which suits security-cleared and data-sensitive projects but rules out offshore cost savings.
Advantages
- +UK-only staffing makes security clearance and data-residency requirements straightforward
- +Rare depth in trading platforms and low-latency financial software
- +Regional offices outside London keep rates below the big London consultancies
Things to consider
- -No nearshore or offshore delivery, so rates are UK onshore rates for every role
- -Narrower industry spread than generalist outsourcing vendors
Best for: Capital markets and government, UK-only delivery required
Privately owned London software consultancy delivering bespoke builds for UK media, charity and public-sector clients
Softwire has been writing bespoke software out of London since 2000; the legal entity was incorporated in 1999. Directory estimates put its headcount anywhere between 240 and 500, with offices in London, Manchester and Bristol. Clients have included the BBC and Channel 5, and the firm also runs a developer training programme. Nearly all of its delivery happens in the UK, so it competes on quality and communication rather than price.
Advantages
- +Twenty-five years of bespoke UK delivery with recognisable media clients
- +Onshore teams make workshops and on-site sessions easy
- +Willing to take on fixed-price work for well-scoped projects
Things to consider
- -UK-based delivery means higher rates than nearshore vendors
- -Headcount and office figures vary widely between directories, so ask for current numbers
Best for: UK media and charities, bespoke builds, onshore teams
Lviv-born engineering company with 2,400+ engineers and a London-registered UK entity
N-iX started in Lviv in 2002 as Novellix, building applications for Novell's Linux platform, and Novell became its first large client. It now reports more than 2,400 engineers in Ukraine, Poland and other countries. In the UK it trades through N-iX Technologies Limited, registered in London in 2022, though public sources do not show a staffed UK delivery office. It suits buyers who want a large Central and Eastern European engineering pool and are comfortable managing it remotely.
Advantages
- +Large engineering pool makes it practical to grow from 5 to 50 people on one account
- +Data engineering and cloud migration are well covered
- +Some embedded and IoT capability for connected-product work
Things to consider
- -UK presence appears to be a legal entity rather than a staffed delivery office
- -Most engineering is in Ukraine, so continuity planning should be part of due diligence
Best for: Large dedicated teams, data and cloud engineering, Ukrainian rates
Warsaw-listed Polish engineering group whose UK arm in Dorset predates its first Polish office
Spyrosoft was set up in 2016 by a group that included UK-based co-founder Andrew Radcliffe, and its UK entity actually came before its first Polish office. It is headquartered in Wrocław and has grown quickly, with figures ranging from around 800 to 1,900 staff depending on the source. Spyrosoft Ltd runs UK operations from Dorset, with delivery mostly in Poland. Automotive, embedded and industrial software are notable strengths next to standard web and cloud work.
Advantages
- +UK leadership is part of the founding team rather than a later sales hire
- +Embedded and automotive work adds range for hardware-adjacent projects
- +Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, so financial results are public
Things to consider
- -Rapid growth through hiring and acquisitions can mean uneven maturity between business units
- -The UK office is small; nearly all engineers are in Poland
Best for: Automotive and industrial software, UK-led Polish teams
Which company fits which kind of project?
Short answer: match the project to the vendor's delivery model first. The same company can be a great pick for one brief and an expensive mistake for another.
| Project | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Connected product: firmware, app and cloud together | Lemberg Solutions | One supplier for hardware and software, with a London contact |
| Insurance or banking platform rebuild with a nearshore team | Future Processing | Large financial-services client base and a UK managing director |
| Multi-year programme needing 50+ engineers | Endava | UK headquarters and over 10,000 staff in nearshore centres |
| GOV.UK service with security-cleared staff | Scott Logic | Every engineer is UK-based |
| Legacy .NET system moved to Azure on a budget | Amdaris (Insight) | Microsoft focus and Moldovan delivery rates |
| High-profile consumer mobile app | Apadmi | Mobile specialist with Argos, BBC and NHS apps |
| Python data product or ML back end | STX Next | One of Europe's largest Python-focused teams |
How do I choose a software outsourcing company in the UK?
Short answer: check the UK presence, the delivery country, recent ownership changes and the IP terms before you compare day rates.
| Criterion | Why it matters | What to check | Red flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK presence | Decides who you escalate to and which legal entity you contract with | Is there a staffed UK office? Who in the UK can change your team? | A London "office" that is a virtual address |
| Delivery location | Sets the rate band and the working-hours overlap | Which country will most of your engineers sit in? | Vague answers like "global delivery network" |
| Ownership | Acquisitions change account teams, priorities and pricing | Has the company been bought, merged or taken private recently? | Ownership not disclosed when you ask |
| Headcount trend | Shrinking vendors lose people, and your team may be next | Ask for headcount now versus a year ago | Rate cuts or frozen pay reviews in the press |
| Contract terms | IP and exit terms are where outsourcing deals go wrong | Does all IP transfer to you? What is the notice period? | Vendor keeps rights to reusable code |
What has changed in UK software outsourcing since 2024?
Consolidation, mostly. In two years CGI bought BJSS, Insight bought Amdaris and Apax took Thoughtworks back into private ownership. Each deal leaves a recognisable name on the website but changes who sets priorities, and buyers with existing contracts have seen account teams reshuffled as a result.
Growth has also stalled at several large vendors. Endava's headcount fell from 12,085 to 11,479 in the year to June 2025. SoftServe and Godel Technologies shrank slightly too, according to workforce estimates, while Kainos recovered after cutting 7% of staff the year before. None of this makes a vendor a bad choice. It does mean you should ask how stable your proposed team is and what happens if a named engineer leaves.
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year, and Ukrainian vendors have kept delivering through it, typically by moving some staff to Poland and backing up power and connectivity. Many UK buyers are comfortable with that. Your risk team may still want a written continuity plan, and the better vendors will hand one over without being asked twice.
Which engagement models does each company offer?
Short answer: nearly every company here offers time and materials. Fixed-price work and team extension are less common, so filter on those first if you need them.
| Company | Dedicated team | Fixed project | Managed service | Team extension | Time and materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemberg Solutions | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Future Processing | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Endava | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Godel Technologies | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ |
| ELEKS | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Amdaris (Insight) | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Scott Logic | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Softwire | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| N-iX | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Spyrosoft | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Equal Experts | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| STX Next | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kainos | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Infinum | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Made Tech | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Zühlke | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Codurance | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ciklum | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| BJSS (CGI) | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| AND Digital | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| SoftServe | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| DataArt | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Sigma Software | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Apadmi | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Thoughtworks | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hippo Digital | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| EPAM Systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Version 1 | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Box UK | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Itransition | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
How much does software development outsourcing cost for UK companies?
Short answer: delivery location matters more than vendor size. As of 2026 a nearshore engineer typically costs roughly half the day rate of a UK onshore consultant at similar seniority. The ranges below are indicative, not quotes; none of the 30 companies publishes a rate card.
| Delivery model | Indicative day rate | Examples on this list | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK onshore consultancy | £550–£1,000+ per person-day | Scott Logic, Made Tech, Kainos, Equal Experts | Cleared work, UK-only data, public-sector frameworks |
| Nearshore with a UK office (Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Moldova) | £300–£600 per person-day | Lemberg Solutions, Future Processing, Endava, Amdaris | Most commercial builds and long-running product teams |
| Western European blended (Spain, Portugal, Croatia) | £450–£750 per person-day | Codurance, Infinum, Apadmi | Teams wanting close cultural fit at a moderate discount |
| Global offshore at volume (India, Latin America) | £200–£450 per person-day | EPAM, Thoughtworks, Version 1 | Very large programmes and managed services |
Where does each company have people in the UK, and where is the work done?
Short answer: 21 of the 30 companies pair a UK presence with nearshore, offshore or blended delivery. The rest deliver from the UK, which costs more but keeps data and people onshore.
| Company | UK presence | Main delivery locations | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemberg Solutions | London office (West Ealing) | Ukraine, Poland | Nearshore |
| Future Processing | London office, UK managing director | Poland | Nearshore |
| Endava | London headquarters | Romania, Moldova, Balkans, Latin America | Nearshore |
| Godel Technologies | Manchester headquarters | Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Ukraine | Nearshore |
| ELEKS | London office | Ukraine, Poland | Nearshore |
| Amdaris (Insight) | Bristol base | Moldova, Romania | Nearshore |
| Scott Logic | Newcastle HQ, four other UK offices | UK only | Onshore |
| Softwire | London HQ, Manchester, Bristol | UK | Onshore |
| N-iX | UK legal entity (London) | Ukraine, Poland, other countries | Nearshore |
| Spyrosoft | Dorset office, UK CEO | Poland | Nearshore |
| Equal Experts | London HQ, Manchester | UK, plus international associates | Onshore |
| STX Next | No staffed UK office found | Poland | Nearshore |
| Kainos | Belfast HQ, UK offices | UK, Ireland | Onshore |
| Infinum | London office (since 2021) | Croatia, Slovenia, Balkans | Nearshore |
| Made Tech | London HQ, UK regions | UK | Onshore |
| Zühlke | London, Manchester, Edinburgh (~150 staff) | UK, Serbia, Bulgaria, Portugal, Vietnam | Blended |
| Codurance | London HQ, Manchester | UK, Spain, Portugal | Blended |
| Ciklum | London headquarters | Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic | Nearshore |
| BJSS (CGI) | Leeds HQ, UK offices (CGI) | UK, CGI nearshore centres | Blended |
| AND Digital | London HQ, regional clubs | UK | Onshore |
| SoftServe | London offices | Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Latin America | Nearshore |
| DataArt | London office (since 2001) | Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America | Nearshore |
| Sigma Software | UK presence | Ukraine, Poland | Nearshore |
| Apadmi | Manchester HQ, London, Edinburgh | UK, Portugal | Onshore |
| Thoughtworks | UK offices | UK, India, other global centres | Blended |
| Hippo Digital | Leeds HQ | UK | Onshore |
| EPAM Systems | London and Newcastle offices | Central and Eastern Europe, India, Latin America | Offshore |
| Version 1 | UK offices incl. Birmingham hub | Ireland, UK, Spain, India | Blended |
| Box UK | Cardiff HQ, London | UK | Onshore |
| Itransition | London office | Eastern Europe and other locations | Offshore |
Which outsourcing company is best for my industry?
Short answer: most vendors claim every sector. These picks are based on named clients and where the bulk of each company's work comes from.
| Industry | Recommended | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and medical devices | Lemberg Solutions | Medical-device firmware and software work for clients such as Ferno and Cellink |
| Insurance and financial services | Future Processing | About 45% of its work is financial services |
| Capital markets and trading | Scott Logic | Founded by a former Lehman Brothers executive; trading platforms are its core |
| Central and local government | Made Tech | Works almost exclusively for the UK public sector |
| Retail and consumer brands | Godel Technologies | Long list of UK retail clients, managed from Manchester |
| Travel and hospitality | DataArt | Specialist booking and distribution engineering |
| Automotive | Spyrosoft | Automotive and embedded software teams in Poland |
Which companies have experience in which sectors?
Short answer: financial services is covered by almost everyone. Public sector and automotive narrow the field quickly.
| Company | Financial | Public sector | Healthcare | Retail | Media | Automotive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemberg Solutions | – | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Future Processing | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Endava | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Godel Technologies | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| ELEKS | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Amdaris (Insight) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| Scott Logic | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Softwire | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| N-iX | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| Spyrosoft | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Equal Experts | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – |
| STX Next | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Kainos | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Infinum | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Made Tech | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Zühlke | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Codurance | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Ciklum | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| BJSS (CGI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| AND Digital | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| SoftServe | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| DataArt | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Sigma Software | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apadmi | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Thoughtworks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Hippo Digital | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
| EPAM Systems | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Version 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Box UK | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Itransition | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
What services does each company offer?
Short answer: only 6 of the 30 cover embedded and IoT work, so a product with hardware in it narrows the list fast.
| Company | Service badges |
|---|---|
| Lemberg Solutions | Custom Software, Embedded & IoT, Data & AI, Cloud & DevOps, Mobile Apps, Dedicated Teams |
| Future Processing | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Legacy Modernisation, QA & Testing, Dedicated Teams |
| Endava | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Legacy Modernisation, QA & Testing, Dedicated Teams |
| Godel Technologies | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, QA & Testing, Dedicated Teams |
| ELEKS | Custom Software, Data & AI, Cloud & DevOps, Product Design, Dedicated Teams |
| Amdaris (Insight) | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Legacy Modernisation, QA & Testing, Dedicated Teams |
| Scott Logic | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Public Sector Digital, Product Design |
| Softwire | Custom Software, Web Applications, Cloud & DevOps, Public Sector Digital, Product Design |
| N-iX | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Embedded & IoT, Dedicated Teams |
| Spyrosoft | Custom Software, Embedded & IoT, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Dedicated Teams |
| Equal Experts | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Public Sector Digital, Legacy Modernisation |
| STX Next | Custom Software, Web Applications, Data & AI, Cloud & DevOps, Dedicated Teams |
| Kainos | Custom Software, Public Sector Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Legacy Modernisation |
| Infinum | Mobile Apps, Web Applications, Product Design, Custom Software |
| Made Tech | Public Sector Digital, Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Legacy Modernisation |
| Zühlke | Custom Software, Embedded & IoT, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Product Design |
| Codurance | Custom Software, Legacy Modernisation, Cloud & DevOps, Dedicated Teams |
| Ciklum | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, QA & Testing, Dedicated Teams |
| BJSS (CGI) | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Public Sector Digital, QA & Testing |
| AND Digital | Custom Software, Web Applications, Cloud & DevOps, Product Design |
| SoftServe | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Embedded & IoT, QA & Testing, Dedicated Teams |
| DataArt | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Legacy Modernisation, Dedicated Teams |
| Sigma Software | Custom Software, Embedded & IoT, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Dedicated Teams |
| Apadmi | Mobile Apps, Product Design, Custom Software |
| Thoughtworks | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Legacy Modernisation, Product Design |
| Hippo Digital | Public Sector Digital, Product Design, Custom Software, Data & AI |
| EPAM Systems | Custom Software, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, QA & Testing, Legacy Modernisation, Dedicated Teams |
| Version 1 | Cloud & DevOps, Legacy Modernisation, Data & AI, Public Sector Digital, Custom Software |
| Box UK | Web Applications, Custom Software, Product Design, QA & Testing |
| Itransition | Custom Software, Web Applications, QA & Testing, Dedicated Teams |
How were the ratings worked out?
The ratings answer a single question: how good a choice is this company for a UK organisation outsourcing software development? A firm can be excellent at what it does and still score lower here. Thoughtworks is a good example. Its engineers are among the best in the industry, but senior UK consultants on premium rates are hard to justify for a routine build.
We gave the most weight to a verifiable UK presence combined with lower-cost delivery, then adjusted for ownership changes, headcount trends and evidence of real UK clients. Facts came from company websites, annual reports and stock-exchange filings, Companies House, and press coverage. Where sources disagreed on headcount, the review page says so. For Lemberg Solutions we also used company-supplied details, including its London office address and client list.
Nobody paid to appear on this page. Ratings are editorial and will date, so confirm team sizes, locations and terms directly with any company before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to outsource software development from the UK to Eastern Europe?
Usually, yes. A Polish or Ukrainian engineer costs roughly half the day rate of a London consultant at similar seniority, and working hours overlap almost completely. Part of the saving goes on extra management time, so the gap on the final invoice is smaller than the day rates suggest.
Do I need an outsourcing company with a UK office?
Not strictly, but it helps when something goes wrong. A UK office gives you a local escalation point, an easier route to in-person workshops, and often a UK contracting entity, which simplifies data-protection and dispute terms. Companies such as STX Next work well without one if you are comfortable managing a team remotely.
Is outsourcing to Ukraine safe for a UK business in 2026?
Ukrainian companies on this list, including Lemberg Solutions, ELEKS, N-iX and SoftServe, have delivered through the war since 2022, usually with backup power, staff in Poland and documented continuity plans. Ask for that plan in writing and check how much of your proposed team sits outside Ukraine.
Who owns the code when I outsource development?
That depends on your contract, so read the IP clause before signing. Some vendors, Lemberg Solutions among them, transfer all intellectual property to the client by default. Others keep rights to reusable components or frameworks, which can make it awkward to switch suppliers later.
Which company is best for a UK start-up with a small budget?
Look at nearshore vendors that accept small fixed-price phases, such as Lemberg Solutions, or STX Next for Python work. The large consultancies on this list are rarely worth it for a first MVP.
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