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 that specializes in website management, CMS development, and integrations with platforms like WordPress and HubSpot. The reviews suggest overwhelmingly positive feedback, with about 90% of clients praising their flexibility, adaptability, and timely delivery. Clients frequently commend their problem-solving abilities and cost-effective solutions, though some note areas for improvement in communication and project updates. Overall, Computan is valued for its professional and proactive approach to handling client needs.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 98 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration, particularly with HubSpot. The reviews highlight exceptional onboarding experiences, personalized guidance, and effective project management, with 100% of clients expressing satisfaction with their tailored solutions and ongoing support. Notably, 43% of reviewers praised their expertise in aligning CRM systems with specific business needs.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 103 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, Integration, and Systems Integration services, particularly leveraging Salesforce. Across various projects, they have consistently delivered on time, demonstrating strong project management skills and responsiveness to client needs. About 100% of reviewers commend their problem-solving capabilities and ability to adapt to evolving requirements, highlighting their practical, solution-oriented approach.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Cheerfy, a small artificial intelligence company, is in London, England. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham , England
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Bluetel is a custom software development firm. Their small team is based in Birmingham , England. Their services include Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consulting and Systems Integration firm renowned for its expertise in CRM Implementation and CRM Integration services. With a focus on Salesforce solutions, 100% of reviewers praised their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to meet deadlines. Notably, 83% of the reviews highlighted CloudMasonry's strong project management and effective communication in delivering successful outcomes for diverse business needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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CRM consulting and SI company Searchlight Consulting offers CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting. They are based in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Middlesex, England
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Campaign Master UK Ltd is an Email Marketing company in Middlesex, England. They offer Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eldergate, Milton Keynes, England
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Small Business Consulting company Team 6ix Limited, is headquartered in Eldergate, Milton Keynes, England and London, England. Their services include Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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See all 1 projectsSpurtech is a UK-based digital solutions agency helping small businesses streamline operations and grow online through AI automation, virtual assistant services, SEO, web development, CRM
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brighton, England
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Good Rebels is a big data company. In Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain, the company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Leicester, England
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Launched in 1999, CloudCall is a midsize call center in Boston, Massachusetts and Leicester, England. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lisburn, Northern Ireland
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Xperience is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and is located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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ADROSONIC is a data analytics company based in London, England and Mumbai, India. Founded in 2013, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ilford, England
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Technologie 24 is an IT managed services company based in Ilford, England and Ahmedabad, India. They provide IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Xpedition Ltd is an IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 1989, the company offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Bula Marketer, a PPC company, is located in Leeds, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Quick Fox Labs is a small Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Auxilium It Consultancy is a Cybersecurity company founded in 2010. Their services include Cybersecurity and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Houghton, England
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Web development firm Metaxell was founded in 2022. The agency offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Headquartered in London, England, Resalt is a web design company. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Canterbury, England
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Content Marketing company Vision AI Agency is located in Canterbury, England. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dunstable, England
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TechAll Solutions is an IT strategy consulting company. Headquartered in Dunstable, England, the company was established in 2024. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT managed
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Small e-commerce development company RONIN, is based in Al Raafah, United Arab Emirates and Milano, Italy. Their services include E-Commerce Development and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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Aristral is an ERP consulting and SI company launched in 2024. Their team provides ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Located in London, England, Orbit Media Solutions is a small website development firm. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLiverpool, England
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PPC company SGP Digital is located in Liverpool, England. Founded in 2021, the team provides Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Dynacom Solutions is a software development company. The small London, England-based team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development. The firm was launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mildenhall, England
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Located in Mildenhall, England, RevForm is a Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Leicester, England
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AioniaSoft is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2024. The small team offers IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bloxham, England
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Tayona Digital is a Fractional CMO Services company. The Bloxham, England-based company was founded in 2024. Their team provides Fractional CMO Services and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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PMI Stack is an IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and is based in London, England.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Binton, England
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LoopStack Ai Automation is an artificial intelligence development company. Their small team is in Binton, England. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, England
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Digital Royalty, a custom software development firm, specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development. They were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Conniburrow, England
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CloudTeqh is a cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and are headquartered in Conniburrow, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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OperAi is an AI company. They provide Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and were established in 2026. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, England.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Assured Velocity Limited is a Business Consulting company. Their small team of employees is located in London, England. Their team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Spilsby, England
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AI Agents company ParkPilot AI is in Spilsby, England. Launched in 2026, the team provides AI Agents and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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Rudylearningaboutstartups is a Digital Strategy company. Based in London, England, the company was founded in 2019. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLondon, England
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BOOSTER is a small London, England-based Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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Founded in 2008, Cofficient is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Kluster Intelligence is an artificial intelligence company. Based in London, England, the firm was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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Rakata Technology is a custom software development company based in Glasgow , Scotland. Founded in 2007, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Cloud consulting & SI company CloudSmart Consulting was established in 2017. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moy, Northern Ireland
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TotallyAppenin is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Moy, Northern Ireland and have small team. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Based in London, England, Boxfusion Consulting is a small business intelligence company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bristol, England
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Swordfish Advertising, an Advertising company, is located in Bristol, England. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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CRM consulting and SI company Futureform was launched in 2019. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and Commercial Financing.
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Enapps LTD is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI, and the company is located in London, England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Feed is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2005. The company is located in London, England and Berlin, Germany.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Bristol, England
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Prophecy Unlimited, a Direct Marketing company, focuses on Direct Marketing and Content Marketing. The company is headquartered in Bristol, England and Bath, England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Partners Andrews Aldridge is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 1998, the team provides Content Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham , England
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CPiO Limited is a custom software development firm based in Birmingham , England. They provide Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and were established in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249England, England
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Gauri Ltd., an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2007. They focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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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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$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+$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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$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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30.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.2/40.017/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Coventry, England
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35.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 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+$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
15% CRM Consulting and SI85% 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.