Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: https://opencastsoftware.com/
Opencast Software is a rapidly growing technology consultancy based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, with a presence across the UK including offices in London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Founded in 2012, the company was built around a people‑first culture and a mission to deliver meaningful digital transformation and technology solutions that improve services and experiences for organisations and their users. Its headquarters is at Hoults Yard, Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HL, UK.
Opencast’s core expertise lies in digital consultancy, software delivery and technology engineering, helping clients design, build, and run complex digital systems. The company works with government departments, public sector agencies, healthcare organisations and private businesses to deliver secure, user‑centred digital services, cloud and platform engineering, DevOps, data solutions, and architectural guidance. Its approach emphasises agile, iterative development and user‑centred design, ensuring that digital products are built around real user needs and organisational goals.
Over the past decade, Opencast has established strong relationships with major public sector clients, including several UK government departments such as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It was named on the UK government’s £2 billion+ Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS) framework, recognising its capability to support digital transformation programmes at large scale. This position allows Opencast to contribute to the development of core government digital services, legacy system modernisation, and secure, scalable public‑facing platforms.
The company is also noted for its commitment to social impact and sustainable technology practices. It holds B Corp status, reflecting high standards of environmental, social and governance performance, and actively participates in initiatives aimed at improving health, creating fairer economic opportunities and supporting thriving communities and planet‑friendly technology. Opencast’s culture and values emphasise collaboration, respect, and doing the right thing for clients, employees and society.
In recent years Opencast has experienced rapid growth, expanding its team significantly and broadening its service offerings to meet evolving digital demands. Its blend of technical capability, strategic consulting and commitment to positive impact has helped position the company as a trusted partner for organisations tackling complex digital challenges across sectors.