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AI Consultancy
We help businesses find where AI actually pays off, decide what to build and what to buy, and then build it. Honest, costed AI advice from a UK team that ships AI into production.
Find Where AI Actually Pays Off
Most businesses know AI matters but are not sure where it genuinely creates value — or where it is just hype.
We look across your business — operations, sales, support, finance, delivery — rather than fixating on a single tool, and score each opportunity on value, feasibility, risk and how ready your data is. You finish with a clear, prioritised view of where to start, what it involves, and what it costs.
An Honest Build-or-Buy Decision
Not every AI need is a custom build, and we will tell you when it is not.
For each opportunity we give a straight call: configure an off-the-shelf tool, hand it to your IT partner, or build something bespoke. If a tool you already own does 80% of the job, we will say so. Telling you what not to build is how you end up spending your budget where it actually pays back.
Advice From a Team That Also Builds
We are software engineers first, with 15+ years building production systems for UK businesses.
That means our recommendations come with a realistic view of integration, security, governance and cost — and when something is worth building, we can deliver it in fixed, predictable sprints. Strategy and delivery under one roof, with no hand-off and no lock-in. The roadmap is yours to keep whichever way you go.
Frequently Asked AI Consultancy Questions
What does an AI consultant actually do?
We help you separate where AI genuinely creates value from where it is hype: we map your processes, find the highest-value opportunities, give a straight build-or-buy call on each, and hand you a costed, sequenced roadmap. Because we are also engineers, we can then build whatever is worth building.
How is this different from a big consulting firm?
Most large firms advise and then hand you to someone else to build. We do both, so the strategy is grounded in what can actually be delivered, integrated and run in production — senior, practical input rather than a junior team and a glossy deck.
What do we get at the end?
A prioritised map of opportunities scored on value, feasibility, risk and data-readiness; a build-or-buy decision per opportunity; and a costed, sequenced roadmap with a clear next step. It is yours to keep and act on with us or anyone else.
Will you tell us if AI is not the right answer?
Yes, and we often do. If an off-the-shelf tool already does the job, or your data is not ready, we will say so. That honesty is how you avoid spending on the wrong things.
How much does AI consultancy cost?
It is priced as planning, not a big project. A focused scoping engagement starts around £1,500; a fuller, multi-process discovery is typically £3,000–£6,000 depending on how involved it is.
How long does it take?
Most engagements run in one to two weeks — a focused, senior-led sprint rather than an open-ended retainer.
Do we need a defined AI idea before talking to you?
No. Plenty of clients arrive with a vague sense that they "should be doing something with AI". Turning that into specific, costed opportunities is part of the job.
Can you build what you recommend?
Yes — that is the point. If the roadmap calls for a bespoke build we deliver it in fixed two-week Velocity Sprints. If it is better solved off-the-shelf or by your IT team, we will point you there. Get a free quote to start.
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Scorchsoft is a UK-based team of web and mobile app developers and designers. We operate in-house from Birmingham, and our offices are located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.
Scorchsoft develops online portals, applications, web apps, and mobile app projects. With over sixteen years experience working with hundreds of small, medium, and large enterprises, in a diverse range of sectors, we'd love to discover how we can apply our expertise to your project.