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Software development and system testing in Manchester
In short
Forth Systems is an Edinburgh-based software, automation and AI partner working with Manchester clients in banking, payments, insurance, infrastructure and the public sector. Manchester is the UK's largest regional financial and digital centre, with major banking, fintech and insurance employers. We deliver bespoke software, independent system testing, integration and AI work — UK-staffed, with named engineers and evidence-ready output.
Why Manchester firms work with Forth
Manchester is the UK's largest regional financial and digital centre, with major banking, fintech and insurance employers. We're a small, senior team that ships production-grade software and assurance — not a body-shop consultancy.
What we do for Manchester clients
Bespoke software, independent system testing (UAT, SIT, regression, payments, Open Banking), integration work, legacy modernisation, AI integration and platform engineering — delivered to Manchester-based teams onsite where required.
Industries we serve in Manchester
Banks, payment institutions, fintechs, insurers, asset managers, energy and utilities, transport, councils, NHS boards and industrial operators.
How we engage
Fixed-scope discovery, a 30-day pilot against a real workload, and a continuation engagement with named UK-based engineers. Onsite in Manchester when the work demands it; remote-first otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
Are you based in Manchester?
Forth Systems is headquartered in Edinburgh and delivers UK-wide. We work onsite in Manchester where the engagement requires it; otherwise we deliver remote-first with named engineers.
Do you work with Manchester-based banks and regulated firms?
Yes. Most of our work is delivered into FCA-regulated banks, payment institutions and insurers, including Manchester-headquartered firms.
Can you respond to public-sector procurement in Manchester?
Yes — we're set up to respond to Crown Commercial DPS, G-Cloud and equivalent local procurement frameworks across England.
How fast can you start in Manchester?
Most engagements start within 2-4 weeks of a signed SoW, with onsite presence in Manchester arranged within the same window when needed.
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