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CMS Group Ltd

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Bespoke Applications

Custom solutions for unique challenges

Custom application development for business challenges that off-the-shelf software can't solve. Modern development practices, AI-accelerated delivery, and ongoing support.

AI & AutomationDigital Transformation
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Available in:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsBristolEdinburgh+ nationwide

Modern stack

Maintainable technology

Iterative

Rapid delivery

Supported

Long-term partnership

Challenges We Solve

  • Business needs not met by existing software
  • Legacy applications limiting growth
  • Integration challenges between systems
  • Competitive advantage through custom capability
  • Process requirements too unique for packaged solutions

Our Approach

Our development team builds custom applications using modern, maintainable technologies. We focus on business outcomes, iterative delivery, and long-term supportability—not just writing code.

What You Get

  • Dedicated support team
  • Full visibility via CMS Strata
  • Regular service reviews
  • Proactive recommendations

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Specific Solutions

Within Bespoke Applications, we offer the following solutions calibrated to different operating contexts.

Discovery & Prototype (MVP)

Validate the idea before full build

Discovery and prototype or MVP to validate requirements and approach before committing to full build: user research, technical spike, and working prototype.

Key Features

  • Discovery — Requirements and constraints
  • Technical spike — Feasibility and options
  • Prototype/MVP — Working minimal version
  • Feedback — User and stakeholder
  • Roadmap — Next phase scope

Ideal For

Organisations with an idea they want to validate before full investment.

Project-based
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Application Support & Managed Enhancements

Ongoing support and iterative improvement

Ongoing support and managed enhancements for bespoke or line-of-business applications: bug fixes, small changes, and iterative improvement so your application evolves with your business.

Key Features

  • Support — Bug fixes and incidents
  • Enhancements — Small changes and iterations
  • Releases — Deployment and versioning
  • Documentation — Runbooks and knowledge
  • SLA — Response and resolution

Ideal For

Organisations with bespoke apps needing ongoing support and evolution.

Fixed monthly
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API & Integration Build for Line-of-Business Systems

Connect your LoB systems

Design and build of APIs and integrations for line-of-business systems: so your bespoke or packaged applications connect to M365, ERP, CRM, or other systems securely and reliably.

Key Features

  • API design — Contracts and security
  • Integration build — Connect LoB systems
  • Data flow — Sync or event-driven
  • Error handling — Resilience and retry
  • Documentation — API and support

Ideal For

Organisations needing LoB systems to integrate with each other or cloud.

Project-based
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See How We've Helped

Discover how we've delivered results for organisations like yours across our service areas.

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FinanceHealthcareHospitalityLegalManufacturing

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Strategy Roadmaps

36-month rolling IT strategy aligned to your business

vCIO Services

Executive IT leadership without the executive cost

Process Automation

Eliminate manual work, accelerate your business

Ready to run with intent?

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