What we do
End-to-end software delivery
that keeps you moving
Technical Setup & IT Consultancy
Get your business and engineering function set up the right way.
Fractional Technical Leadership
Senior technical leadership and hands-on support without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Bespoke Software Design & Development
Design, build, test and maintain bespoke software tailored to your business and users.
Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineering
Modern, reliable platforms that are secure, scalable and built for performance.
Agentic AI Systems & Automation
Build intelligent agentic systems and AI-powered workflows that automate tasks and create value.
AI-Assisted Engineering Setup
Adopt coding AI tools the right way with the right setup, workflows and guardrails.
Product Modernisation & Ongoing Support
Improve, stabilise and evolve existing systems with pragmatic ongoing support.
Technical Discovery & Delivery Planning
De-risk your next project with discovery, architecture options and a clear delivery roadmap.
Who we are
Rooted in the North WestWorking with businesses across the UK
Northern Relay is a software consultancy based in the North West of England, partnering with organisations across the UK and beyond. We combine technical expertise with clear communication and a pragmatic approach to deliver software that makes a difference.
Manchester
Our home
North West
Our roots
UK & Beyond
Our reach
How we work
A clear process. A shared goal.
01
Discover
We understand your goals, challenges and constraints.
02
Design
We plan the right solution with clarity and confidence.
03
Build
We build securely, test rigorously and communicate clearly.
04
Support
We support, iterate and help you get better over time.
Get in touch
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Free 30-minute consultation
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