Ballard Chalmers
software, engineeredBallard Chalmers is one of the UK’s leading custom software development companies, specialising in enterprise applications on the Microsoft Platform.
We are principally dedicated to custom software development and integration for the Microsoft Cloud, as well as on-premises and hybrid systems. Our expertise is in Microsoft .NET and Azure, SQL Server, BizTalk Server, SharePoint Server and Xamarin. With over 30 years’ industry experience and as a Microsoft Gold Partner, we have a well-earned reputation for delivering our expert service in these technologies, and for doing so at sensible rates.
Our partnerships:
Microsoft Partners:
- Gold data platform
- Gold data analytics
- Gold application integration
- Silver application development
- Silver cloud platform
- Silver ISV
Crown Commercial Service Supplier
Certified ISO 9001:2008
Our Approach
With a heritage of over 30 years, the company is driven by its founders Geoff Ballard and Andrew Chalmers who have distinct backgrounds in technology and business, yet share the same desire to simply make software work better.
We deliver a flexible and mature approach to application development and have adapted methodologies and terms of business to suit the requirements of our clients. Our real-world business and technical expertise mean we are able to work with clients to find the best possible way of interpreting briefs commercially to deliver projects in scope, on time and in budget.
In the main, we provide IT executives and managers of large organisations with expertise and skills on an outsource service and technical partnership basis to help to achieve programme objectives. Our commitment to our clients is that we will bring the best possible expertise and skill to the partnership and deliver, on time and in budget.
We work with UK institutions and enterprises on a broad and varied range of projects. From designing and developing new applications that support business innovation and business process streamlining; to existing application modernisation, and systems integrations – particularly today with hybrid cloud systems, integrating online and offline enterprise systems securely and efficiently.
Our core services give us great flexibility to work with clients across any point of the development life cycle.
We are proud to work with a range of leading companies and non-profits in their field. Whether it is the public or private sector, non-profits or SAAS Startups we know we can provide valuable partnership which can serve you for years to come.
Some of our clients include:
- Electrolux
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
- Investec
- American Express
- OVO Energy
- HM Land Registry
- Hackney Council
- Transport for London
- NHS
- Civil Aviation Authority
- British Heart Foundation
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- BBC Media Action
- Royal Mencap
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution
- The Royal Geographical Society
Full list available here


- Cloud Computing Services
- Software Development
- IT Services
- App Designing (UI/UX)
- Big Data & BI
- Maintenance & Support
- Mobile App Development
- Medium Business($10M - $1B)
- Small Business(< $10M)
- Financial & Payments
- Business Services
- NGOs
- Utilities
- Public Sector
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Startups
Expertise you can count on
What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?
Great team with the expertise to get to the heart of the matter and problem solve in a mature and pragmatic way.
What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?
Cheesy, I know, but I can't think of anything. Can't wait to work with them again!
Perfect fit for our business
Since March 2018, they have been supporting and developing our product and we have already made huge advancements in a relatively short time. The care and attention that is applied to the work they have done, the ability to resolve issues quickly, first rate communication and outstanding approach to project management all contribute to the success.
Having been in Information Technology for 30 years, I have never worked with such an agile company before, and I very much doubt we would have made these advancements with any other software partner. It really has been a breath of fresh air to work with Ballard Chalmers and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them.
They are a real pleasure to work
Web app further development and back end integra
What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?
Competent and easy to deal with.
What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?
Very happy with all services used