Portico Consulting Ltd
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Portico Consulting Ltd
surrey technology centre, Guildford
# Portico Consulting Ltd
Portico Consulting is a Guildford-based software development and IT consultancy founded in 2000, specialising in solutions for the UK's apprenticeship and skills sector. The company develops and supports Quartz, a comprehensive operational management platform designed specifically for Apprenticeship Organisations (AOs) and End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs).
The firm serves mid-to-large training providers, assessment bodies, and skills delivery organisations across the UK who require robust systems to manage compliance, quality assurance, and customer operations. Over thirty clients of varying sizes have implemented Quartz, demonstrating the platform's scalability.
What distinguishes Portico Consulting is their deep sector expertise combined with technical sophistication. The team possesses specialist knowledge in system architecture, integration, security, and networking—critical for organisations managing sensitive apprenticeship data and regulatory compliance. Rather than offering generic software, Quartz delivers flexibility to accommodate diverse operational models whilst maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.
The business demonstrates genuine longevity and stability: founded by seasoned consultants from leading public sector firms, the company has maintained two decades of continuous operation with an entirely UK-based team. This provides clients with reliable support and understanding of the British apprenticeship landscape. Their credentials include AuthentiQual recognition, underlining their commitment to quality standards.
Portico Consulting positions itself not as a generic software vendor but as a specialist partner understanding the unique operational and regulatory challenges facing training and assessment organisations.
Portico Consulting is a Guildford-based software development and IT consultancy founded in 2000, specialising in solutions for the UK's apprenticeship and skills sector. The company develops and supports Quartz, a comprehensive operational management platform designed specifically for Apprenticeship Organisations (AOs) and End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs).
The firm serves mid-to-large training providers, assessment bodies, and skills delivery organisations across the UK who require robust systems to manage compliance, quality assurance, and customer operations. Over thirty clients of varying sizes have implemented Quartz, demonstrating the platform's scalability.
What distinguishes Portico Consulting is their deep sector expertise combined with technical sophistication. The team possesses specialist knowledge in system architecture, integration, security, and networking—critical for organisations managing sensitive apprenticeship data and regulatory compliance. Rather than offering generic software, Quartz delivers flexibility to accommodate diverse operational models whilst maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.
The business demonstrates genuine longevity and stability: founded by seasoned consultants from leading public sector firms, the company has maintained two decades of continuous operation with an entirely UK-based team. This provides clients with reliable support and understanding of the British apprenticeship landscape. Their credentials include AuthentiQual recognition, underlining their commitment to quality standards.
Portico Consulting positions itself not as a generic software vendor but as a specialist partner understanding the unique operational and regulatory challenges facing training and assessment organisations.
Services offered
Quartz software development and implementationcompliance and quality process managementoperational support systemscustomer service facilitiessystems integration and architectureIT consultancybespoke software developmenttechnical support and maintenance