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Bespoke software development: the UK partner for banks and regulated firms
In short
Bespoke software, internal tools and operational platforms built for regulated, industrial and infrastructure businesses. We design, build and run production software — APIs, dashboards, integrations, AI agents — on a stack that lasts past launch.
Why bespoke software development matters now
Off-the-shelf forces your process into someone else's shape. Bespoke fits the business you actually run.
What Forth does
We design, build and run production software — APIs, dashboards, integrations, AI agents — on a stack that lasts past launch.
Who it's for
Operators with workflows no vendor handles cleanly, and teams who need software shipped fast without losing engineering quality.
What good looks like
Software that mirrors the way your team works, with measurable hours saved and a clear path to scale.
How we engage
We start with a fixed-scope audit, ship a pilot inside 30 days, then run an ongoing engagement with named engineers — not an offshore pool. Every output is evidence-ready and version-controlled.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with FCA-regulated firms on bespoke software development?
Yes — most of our bespoke software development work is delivered into FCA-regulated banks, payment institutions and insurers, with output mapped to the relevant FCA, PRA and DORA evidence requirements.
How quickly can you start?
Fixed-scope audits typically start within two weeks of a signed SoW. Larger bespoke software development programmes start in 4-6 weeks once supplier onboarding is complete.
Do you sign DPAs and supplier security questionnaires?
Yes. We're set up for standard DPAs, RFIs, supplier security questionnaires, third-party risk assessments and Crown Commercial DPS engagement.
Where is delivery based?
Delivery is UK-based out of Edinburgh, with named engineers and onsite presence in London and across Scotland as required.
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