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 46 projectsComputan is a versatile web development company offering comprehensive services, including WordPress and HubSpot development, CMS integration, and digital marketing support. Overall, 100% of reviews highlight their technical expertise and reliability, with approximately 85% praising their timeliness and communication. Clients appreciate Computan's adaptability and value for cost, though some suggest minor improvements in project delivery visibility and proactive communication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 102 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, Integration, and Customer Relationship Management Consulting. They receive consistently positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their expertise in HubSpot, exceptional project management, and personalized support. Clients particularly appreciate their organized approach and ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, as noted in 80% of the reviews.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 104 projectsPeeklogic, LLC specializes in CRM Consultancy, CRM Implementation, and CRM Integration, with a focus on Salesforce solutions. Based on client reviews, 100% of the feedback is positive, highlighting their professionalism, timely delivery, and strong communication skills. Clients frequently mention Peeklogic's ability to rescue and enhance complex projects, demonstrating their expertise in Customer Relationship Management Integration.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Coventry, England
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Launched in 1998, Momentum Partnership Marketing Limited is a social media marketing firm. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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VoIPinger, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2017. The company specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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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, CRM Integration, and Customer Relationship Management Consulting services. Their reviews reflect a high level of expertise, professionalism, and client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers expressing positive feedback. Clients commend their proactive approach, knowledge in CRM systems, and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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BitConcat | Software Development Company is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency is in Manchester, England. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bolton, England
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ERP consulting and SI company eWAY Innovations and Automations is in Hyderabad, India and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They focus on ERP consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Frabo Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI, and the firm is headquartered in London, England and Cairo, Egypt.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hounslow, England
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CRM consulting and SI company 1DUR Media was launched in 2011. In Hounslow, England, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 2 projectsMedito Digital is a Shopify Agency specialising in the design, development, and optimisation of high-performing Shopify stores. Since 2015, the team has helped brands build scalable e-commerce
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Forci is a CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2009. The small team offers CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Borehamwood, England
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Prolifics Testing is an IT strategy consulting company established in 1999. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and IT managed services and is headquartered in Borehamwood, England.
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249London, England
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Core Technology Systems Ltd is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and IT strategy consulting and were established in 1990. The firm is headquartered in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Habenae Consulting is a London, England-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Grouper is a CRM consulting and SI company. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and London, England, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London , England
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Penguin Commercial Limited, a Corporate Travel Management company, is located in London , England. The team focuses on Corporate Travel Management and IT managed services.
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$50,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Ilford, England
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Ánesi Maison Studios is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Ilford, England, their team offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cambuslang, Scotland
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Inettek is an IT managed services company. Established in 2006, the agency provides IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Liverpool, England
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Mr. Brown Solutions Ltd is a Liverpool, England-based Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Quedgeley, England
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Founded in 2020, Commercial Intuition is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9St. Neots, England
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Established in 2022, Toco Marketing is a social media marketing company. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Navitrends ltd is a SEO company. Located in London, England, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Circa Core Ltd is a small answering service company. Founded in 2025, the team focuses on Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rugeley, England
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Zephi is a web design agency. Their team is headquartered in Rugeley, England. The firm provides Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The Change Hive is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2015. The company specializes in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Coventry, England
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AXImprove Ltd is an IT managed services company. Their team is based in Coventry, England and Kincardine, Scotland. The firm provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bells Yew Green, England
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Marketing Delivery, an Email Marketing company, is in Bells Yew Green, England. They offer Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leicester, England
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Effect digital is an user experience company established in 2008. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Custom software development company OnlyExcel provides Custom Software Development and Web Development. They are in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Small big data company Hyphen Technology, is in London, England. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerManchester, England
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Scryla Consultancy Ltd is a Business Consulting company. The agency is located in Manchester, England. Their services include Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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TAGMATIX360 LTD is an IT strategy consulting company located in and London, England. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Luton, England
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ICareSofttech Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2025 and focus on CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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Digital Strategy company GRM Digital provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are in Leeds, England and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Tawara is an ERP consulting and SI company. Launched in 2022, their team offers ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Kly Agency is an AI Agents company launched in 2022. Their services include AI Agents and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sevenoaks, England
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Akita is an IT managed services company. The team is headquartered in Sevenoaks, England and London, England, and their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Hub Masters is a Birmingham, England-based web design agency. The team provides Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Mavents is a CRM consulting and SI company. They offer CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Slap & Tickle Marketing is a SEO agency. The firm is based in Leeds, England and Madrid, Spain. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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B10 is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cheltenham, England
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R3 Digital is a CRM consulting and SI company. The firm is in Cheltenham, England. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Yopla is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting, and the agency is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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Yachting Pages Media Group, an Email Marketing company, is located in Bristol, England. Established in 2004, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Swindon, England
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MailNinja, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2005. The team offers Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Swindon, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Chesterfield, England
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EBECS, an ERP consulting and SI company, is in Chesterfield, England and Sheffield, England. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Brighton, England
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Access Alto is an IT managed services company. They are headquartered in Brighton, England, and their services include IT managed services and Accounting.
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User experience agency Software Country offers UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting. They are based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Wunderman Thompson MAP, a midsize Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in København, Denmark and Bangkok, Thailand. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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UX design company Avensia, Inc. Was launched in 1998. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Clifton upon Dunsmore, England
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SEO agency WHY Global Services was established in 2009. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and Clifton upon Dunsmore, England, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999City of London, England
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In City of London, England and Birmingham, England, Computer Futures is a cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 1986, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ascot, England
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Elios Technology Limited is a custom software development firm. They were established in 2018, and their services include Custom Software Development and DevOps Managed Services.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom CRM Companies
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249London, England
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35.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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37.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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31.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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35/40.017.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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30/40.017.2/20 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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28/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Coventry, England
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36.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 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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32.6/40.016.2/20 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brentwood, England
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30.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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20.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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25.4/40.018/20 Reviews1.5/10 Clients & Experience6/10 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
35% CRM Consulting and SI65% 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.