Top CRM Consultants in the United Kingdom
From London’s enterprise corridors to Manchester’s digital scene and Edinburgh’s fintech cluster, U.K. CRM consultancies are known for thoughtful strategy, secure integrations, and measurable impact. The right partner can help you define a CRM roadmap, select the ideal platform, deliver custom CRM solutions, and manage complex data migrations—all while aligning with U.K. GDPR and sector-specific standards.
On Clutch, you can evaluate firms by verified reviews, portfolio depth, certifications, industries served, and budget. Use filters to narrow by platform expertise (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot), engagement model, location, and timeline to find a partner that fits your goals. Explore these directories to get started:
• Top CRM Consulting Companies
• CRM Consulting Companies in London
• CRM Consulting Companies in Birmingham
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 45 projectsComputan is a web development and digital marketing company offering services in website management, CRM integration, and CMS development. Reviews indicate that approximately 85% of clients appreciate their adaptability, timely communication, and ability to meet project requirements effectively. Clients also commend Computan for understanding their business needs and providing quality solutions within budget, although a few mentioned room for improvement in project delivery timelines and proactive communication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 97 projectsSet2Close is a CRM consultancy specializing in CRM implementation and integration services, with a focus on HubSpot. They are highly recommended for their exceptional hands-on support and tailored solutions, as 100% of reviews commend their knowledge, flexibility, and communication. Their customer-centric approach consistently exceeds expectations, providing measurable improvements in CRM efficiency and effectiveness.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 102 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consulting and Systems Integration company specializing in Salesforce development, CRM implementation, and integration services. The company has consistently received positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and expertise in Salesforce solutions. Clients commend Peeklogic, LLC for delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining excellent communication and flexibility.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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We Are Amnet, an Advertising company, was founded in 2000. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Social media marketing firm wonderwork is based in London, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration. Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight their expertise and professionalism, with 100% satisfaction, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their proactive approach and strong communication skills, emphasizing the value they provide in CRM Consulting and SI services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsBlind Pig Media is a marketing agency that claims to offer 360-degree marketing services, including managing Facebook ads. However, the feedback highlights serious concerns, as 100% of reviewers report negative experiences, referencing ineffective campaigns and unmet promises. Reviewers frequently mention unprofessionalism and issues with refunds, indicating a lack of reliability and customer satisfaction.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Uxbridge, England
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CBOSIT is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Delgany, Ireland and Uxbridge, England. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsTechloyce LTD is a CRM Consultancy and Integration company that has faced significant challenges in delivering a functional CRM system for White Jacobs & Associates. Feedback highlights a consistent theme of unmet deadlines, poor project management, and lack of communication, with 100% of reviewed clients expressing dissatisfaction with their services and project outcomes.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249City of London, England
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Established in 2012, Huble Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. The midsize team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Longparish, England
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Bandwagon Telemarketing Ltd is a telephone answering service. The Longparish, England-based agency provides Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2018, Nodlays is a small London, England-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Banbury, England
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Cogent, a midsize branding company, is in Banbury, England and. The team specializes in Branding and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shenley Wood, England
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Established in 2005, Mercurius IT LTD is a midsize Shenley Wood, England-based ERP consulting and SI company. Their team offers ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, UK, England
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Solusent is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2020. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249East Kilbride, Scotland
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Eureka Solutions, an ERP consulting and SI company, was launched in 2004. The midsize team offers ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI company prettysim.pl is in London, England and George, South Africa. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Basingstoke, England
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NewVoiceMedia is a midsize IT managed services company located in Basingstoke, England. Their services include IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kibworth Harcourt, England
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See all 1 projectsLittle Green Agency is more than a digital marketing startup — we’re the SEO agency Leicester businesses rely on when growth can’t wait. As your strategic partner, we unlock the
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, England
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Advanced Cloud Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2020. The small team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Dogma Group is a CRM consulting and SI company. The firm is located in London, England and Kathmandu, Nepal. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Popcorn Email Marketing is a Direct Marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, England. Their team offers Direct Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2006, Design Direct UK, a small web development firm, is headquartered in London, England. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bournemouth, England
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Founded in 2023, WISE onboard is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services and is located in Bournemouth, England.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Exeter, England
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Launched in 2012, OfficeLabs Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and IT strategy consulting and is located in Exeter, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Monread CRM is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in Naas, Ireland and London, England, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bristol, England
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Located in Bristol, England, Wattle is a web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Nebula Consulting Ltd is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. The team is located in London, England, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company Kofana Digital provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI. They were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsAdvanced Communities specializes in validation upgrades, software and hardware upgrades, and new software rollouts. Their technical prowess and commitment to providing optimal solutions stand out in client feedback. Reviewers consistently commend their quick response times and effective collaboration, indicating a reliable and professional service.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Sandyx is a CRM consulting and SI and software development firm. They are headquartered in Manchester, England. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portishead, England
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Free Range Web is a website development firm. They offer Web Development and Web Design and are located in Portishead, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh , Scotland
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CompanyNet is an Edinburgh , Scotland-based software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 1996.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Birmingham, England
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Crimson, a custom software development company, focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI. The agency is in Birmingham, England and Coventry, England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Practicology is a Conversion Optimization company. Launched in 2009, the firm focuses on Conversion Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Drivn is a London, England-based CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Glasgow, Scotland
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Established in 2020, Emegh is a small Noida, India-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hounslow, England
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CRM consulting and SI company L2 Global Technologies pvt ltd. Is based in Hounslow, England and Gannavaram, India. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Cloud consulting & SI company Consleague offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI. They are in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Midsize CRM consulting and SI company Infomentum, is located in London, England. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Unify Dots is a midsize CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2016, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cheadle, England
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CRM consulting and SI company mhance is based in Dublin, Ireland and Cheadle, England. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI and were launched in 1978.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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K2 Partnering Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in London, England, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Launched in 2025, Data Bloom Business Support is a small CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in Birmingham, England. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Digital Strategy company Tap CXM is headquartered in London, England and New York, New York. Their services include Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Toexa Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2017, the team offers Digital Strategy and Mobile App Development. The company is in Cleveland, Ohio and Noida, India.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9London, England
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ALPN Digital Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company based in London, England. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Network Squad LTD is an IT strategy consulting company in London, England. They focus on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Marston Green, England
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Software development company Jumar Technology was founded in 1999. The midsize team focuses on Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Chelmsford, England
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Best Cloud ERP - Silver Touch is an ERP consulting and SI company. Established in 1995, the team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Britixo is a web design agency founded in 2017. In London, England and Cricklade, England, the team offers Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Tallulah is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in London, England and El Segundo, California. Their team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Coventry, England
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ERP consulting and SI company Phocas was founded in 1999. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Coventry, England and Sydney, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Camberley, England
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PR agency Riven Associates was founded in 2003. The agency focuses on Public Relations and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom CRM Companies
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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36.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Market Deeping, England
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31/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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30.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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28.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% CRM Consulting and SI30% Other -
$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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32.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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35.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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22.1/40.017/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Lytchett Matravers, England
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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21.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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32.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Haywards Heath, England
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32.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Manchester, England
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Shrewsbury, England
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31.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lostwithiel, England
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31.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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21.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Birmingham, England
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29.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews4.6/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Farnham, England
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29.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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25.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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23.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.3/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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20.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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20.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kent, England
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21.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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24.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews1.5/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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23.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews2.5/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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24.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Twickenham, England
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20.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% CRM Consulting and SI60% Other
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U.K. CRM Consulting FAQs
U.K.-based teams bring practical knowledge of local compliance (U.K. GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), procurement norms, and sector frameworks—from FCA and Open Banking in financial services to NHS information governance in health. Time zone alignment makes discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews, and go-lives smoother across the U.K. and EMEA. Many firms in the United Kingdom also maintain deep platform certifications and offer end-to-end CRM implementation services, from CRM strategy consulting and system selection advice to integrations with ERP, marketing automation, and data warehouses.
Budgets vary thanks to variables such as scope, platform, and data complexity. Based on data gathered by Clutch, typical U.K. ranges include:
- Discovery and CRM strategy consulting: £5,000 – £30,000
- SMB implementations (HubSpot, Dynamics, Salesforce): £15,000 – £50,000
- Mid-market to enterprise programs with integrations and custom CRM solutions: £75,000 – £300,000+
- Ongoing support/optimisation retainers: £2,000 – £10,000 per month
- Day rates: £600 – £1,200 for senior consultants; £350 – £700 for specialists
Expect higher costs when significant data cleansing, multi-environment testing, or complex migrations are required. On Clutch, you can compare hourly rates, project sizes, and verified outcomes to match budget with value.
Local CRM consultancies support a wide range of sectors and niches, reflective of the United Kingdom’s diverse business landscape. You’ll often find dedicated agencies specializing in:
- Financial services and fintech — regulatory-aware sales/service architectures and Open Banking integrations
- Healthcare and life sciences — patient data protections and multi-site rollouts
- E-commerce and retail — unified customer profiles, loyalty, and marketing automation
- Professional services and SaaS — pipeline governance, renewals, and customer success
- Manufacturing and logistics — dealer portals, field service, and ERP/CRM harmonisation
- Higher education and nonprofits — engagement journeys, fundraising, and reporting
Clarify your project’s goals and specific requirements. Then, browse through Clutch’s directories to explore your options, carefully assessing the following:
- Platform fit — seek proven certifications and impartial CRM system selection advice if you haven’t chosen a stack.
- Methodology — look for a discovery-first approach, a documented data model, and a phased delivery plan that includes UAT, training, and change management.
- Integration depth — ask for examples connecting CRM to ERP, marketing tools, telephony/CTI, data lakes, and identity platforms.
- Data migration experts — request a sample migration plan covering mapping, deduplication, dry runs, and cutover support.
- Governance and security — confirm GDPR practices, role design, audit trails, and (where relevant) ISO 27001.
- Post-go-live — ensure SLAs, roadmapping, and optimisation are included.
- Proof of work — review U.K.-specific case studies, references, and Clutch reviews tied to your industry and team size.
- One-size-fits-all packages without discovery or stakeholder interviews
- Guarantees of fixed ROI without baselines or measurement plans
- Light treatment of data quality, deduplication, and sandbox testing
- Push toward a single platform despite misalignment with your needs
- No clear plan for training, change management, or adoption metrics
- Limited documentation, unclear ownership of IP or configurations
- Unwillingness to sign a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) or address GDPR
- Vague timelines, under-resourced teams, or frequent turnover in key roles
Hiring the wrong CRM consultant can lead to poor advice and failed strategies, wasting your precious time and resources. Make sure you steer clear of these red flags early.