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Quality Assurance and Software Testing by Acutest

Increase the pace, precision and impact of your digital change and transformation programmes with software testing and quality assurance you can trust.

 
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Delivering IT Solutions to some of the world's biggest names

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Overview

Accelerate and safeguard your IT programmes and change projects

Whether you're looking to improve efficiency through automation and AI, strengthen assurance and testing capabilities, or address skills gaps within your team, our expertise is here to support your goals.

Since launching in 2002, Acutest has become a leading Quality Assurance and Software Testing consultancy, specialising in software, business process and IT testing. In 2021, Acutest became part of Trustmarque Ultima, strengthening our ability to support customers across the full technology lifecycle

£5 million
in savings delivered for one customer
5 weeks back
handed back to one client's project

93% of UK organisations now use AI, but only 7% have fully embedded governance, according to Acutest and Trustmarque Ultima research.

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Benefits

Hit project success with assurance you can count on

We help remove barriers to technology-enabled change through strategic Quality Assurance and Software Testing services that give you confidence to move forward.
 
Together, we help shape your goals, strengthen assurance and testing capabilities, and support successful project delivery.
 
Bullet-proof your change governance

Bullet-proof your change governance

Ensure your go-to-market solutions are planned, visible, tested and fit for purpose at every stage.

Accelerate innovation in your business

Accelerate innovation in your business

Increase testing efficiency, prioritise coverage and reduce manual effort to speed up delivery and accelerate change.

Reduce project deployment costs

Reduce project deployment costs

Identify risks earlier, streamline delivery and reduce the overall cost of change.

Only 8%
have fully integrated AI governance into their software development lifecycle.
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handed back to one of our clients' projects
95%
UK companies surveyed*, release software with severe undetected bugs.
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Why Acutest

Expert software testing for confident delivery

Our experienced consultants work alongside your teams to reduce risk, improve performance, and accelerate digital transformation. We apply a proven approach that focuses on results, not just process, helping you deliver measurable improvements in speed, stability, and customer experience. If you're looking for flexible, value-based testing services that keep quality at the heart of delivery, Acutest is ready to help.

What makes Acutest the best choice for outsourced software testing in the UK?
Acutest combines over 20 years of experience with hands-on expertise in automation, performance, and security testing. Unlike generic suppliers, our QA specialists work as part of your team, bringing industry knowledge, the right tools, and immediate value. If you're trying to release faster, reduce bugs, and avoid the hassle of hiring, Acutest is a smart and reliable option.
How can Acutest help reduce the cost and risk of QA hiring?
Hiring QA talent in-house takes time, comes with high salary expectations, and often doesn't deliver the right skills. With Acutest, you skip recruitment delays and work with experts who are ready to deliver from day one. Our services come with clear pricing and no long-term commitment, so you can focus on outcomes instead of overheads.
Why should UK companies choose Acutest for test automation services?

Acutest helps UK organisations kick-start or reboot their test automation with low to no-cost open source tools that you own and control. We focus on delivering fast, repeatable and scalable automation tailored to your systems, reducing manual effort, speeding up delivery and improving test coverage. Our approach ensures you automate the right areas to get the best return on your investment.

Can Acutest support quality assurance for complex IT change and digital transformation projects?
Yes. We support projects where quality issues can cause serious disruption, such as data migration, cloud adoption, or modernising legacy systems. Our approach is tailored to your goals and timelines, making sure testing is aligned with real delivery risks and business outcomes.
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The Quality Assurance experts

Acutest is synonymous with quality, expertise and innovation. Over 20 years, 100s of customers from all sectors and sizes, have trusted us to deliver 1000s of successful projects. Our team of experts draw on the latest tools and methodologies to accelerate your testing and project completion.

Unique Principles and Practices

Unique Principles and Practices

We have a defined way of working that shapes everything we do, how we interact and how we measure success. Our customer-centric and fail fast approach identifies the biggest or most imminent risks and blockers. We prioritise testing where you need it most to deliver all-round quality control.

Acutest Academy

Acutest Academy

Our graduate and employee training programme ensures all employees are skilled to the highest standards. Our employees bring the latest industry best practice at all times, complemented by their rich experience in the world of testing.

quotemarks We knew Acutest had a great track-record and a reputation for transparency and honesty. They gave us solutions to problems we didn't know we had. Their testing intervention added tangible value across Financial Software Limited
Joe Hughes Infrastructure Director
quotemarks Acutest has been a key pillar in the success of Sanlam's transformation programme over the last few years. Their ability to develop a testing function from scratch using proven methodologies is a game-changer.
Alex Knott Chief Technology Officer
quotemarks The technology for London 2012 - like the athletes - is in full training for the Games, and there are no second chances. Our teams, alongside our partners, will undertake over 200,000 hours of testing to make sure that when it comes to technology, for the athletes, it simply isn't a consideration
Lord Seb Coe British Olympic Association LOCOG Chair

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