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Work Smarter. Move Faster. Cut Costs.

Super charge your growth, streamline your operations, and eliminate inefficiencies with bespoke software development designed exclusively around your business.

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1 FTE
Cost saving
Saved the equivalent of a full-time team member by automating operations for a veterinary business.
80%
Reduced costs
We cut the operational costs of sending SMS messages by 80% for a financial services firm.
99.86%
Time saving
Reduced payment collection time from 3 days to 6 minutes for an insurance provider.
£250k
Saved per year
Saved over £250,000 a year for an industrial cleaning business by reducing on-site dependencies.

Do you need Bespoke Software Development?

If any of this sounds familiar, your systems could be holding you back:

  • You have unique or complex workflows that generic tools can’t support
  • You’re managing data across disconnected platforms
  • You rely heavily on spreadsheets and manual admin
  • Growth feels dependant on hiring more people
  • You need to integrate multiple systems seamlessly
  • Off-the-shelf software never fits quite right

At Rareloop, we build, develop and implement bespoke software that adapts to the way you work, now and as you scale.

Benefits of Bespoke Software Development

Bespoke software is a tailor-made solution that powers your core operations, from admin and sales to data and reporting. Unlike off-the-shelf tools, it's designed from the ground up to reflect how your team actually works. 

Reduce operating costs

We’ll build precisely what you need, automating manual tasks and replacing monthly subscriptions, freeing up your budget and team.

Platform for growth

As your business evolves, your software should too. A bespoke system is built to scale with you, becoming a strategic platform that supports your ambition.

100% fit for purpose

Your unique processes are your competitive advantage. Instead of compromising with generic software, we design a system around how your team works best. The result is an intuitive platform that eliminates friction and empowers your team.

Automate your day-to-day

Unlock your team’s time by automating the repetitive tasks. We build intelligent automation that frees your people to focus on the high-value, strategic work that drives your business forward.

Real-time KPI reporting

Gain instant clarity on your business performance. we build custom dashboards that pull live data from across your operations into a single view, allowing you to make informed, strategic decisions with confidence.

Increase productivity

A single source of truth is the key to unlocking productivity. We create a centralised system to consolidate your tools and data, so your team can collaborate seamlessly with everything they need at their fingertips.

Ben Smith @ John Charcol

The Rareloop team have been exceptional throughout the process, it's genuinely rare to work with a business who exceeds expectations in all areas.

Ben Smith

Ready to supercharge your business?

Arrange a FREE introductory call to find out how bespoke software development can help.

Already have software that's underperforming?

If your project has stalled or your current developers have let you down, we can help. We’ll step in, assess the current situation, and get things moving again.

We don’t have clients, we have partners!

Over the last 13 years we've helped companies and charities across many sectors create lasting change through design and technology.

  • University of Southampton
  • 3M
  • Dry January
  • Action Against Hunger
  • Tearfund
  • Sailors' Society
  • European Investment Bank
  • NHS
  • NationalGrid
  • Mind
  • Osprey Europe
  • Amnesty International
Partner success stories
1 FTE
Cost saving
Saved the equivalent of a full-time team member by automating operations for a veterinary business.
80%
Reduced costs
We cut the operational costs of sending SMS messages by 80% for a financial services firm.
99.86%
Time saving
Reduced payment collection time from 3 days to 6 minutes for an insurance provider.
£250k
Saved per year
Saved over £250,000 a year for an industrial cleaning business by reducing on-site dependencies.
Final Rest
Supercharging operations with a bespoke practice management system

A bespoke business management system for a specialist vet to drive efficiencies, reduce costs and increase employee satisfaction.

  • >1 FTE
    Cost saving
Supercharging operations with a bespoke practice management system
John Charcol
Electronic ID Verification App

How we helped John Charcol transform their customer ID verification process, providing a better customer experience, improving their ‘Know Your Client’ and ‘Anti Money Laundering’ checks and enabling business as usual throughout the UK coronavirus lockdown period.

Electronic ID Verification App
Industrial Cleaning Equipment
The ICE video support app

Real time, expert video support in the palm of your hand. Helping ICE provide technical support to their remote customers, reduce their operating costs and a positive impact on the environment.

  • £250k
    Saved per year
The ICE video support app
Connect with the tools you already use

Break down your data silos and remove the need for double-entry. Automatically move data between your CRM, sales, marketing, accounting, telecoms and project management systems.

Why partner with Rareloop?
Quality obsessed

We build things to last that continue to function long in to the future. We practice continuous improvement.

It's one of our values!
UK based, directly employed team

Collaborate directly with the people doing the work not via a gatekeeper. And expert team with expert communication skills.

Perfectly sized and purpose built

Proven ability to deliver complex projects end-to-end, solving problems at scale. Still retaining the “small team” feel. You’ll collaborate with a consistent set of our team, no chopping and changing.

Partners not suppliers!

We care about your world, we seek to understand your business and help solve the challenges you face. A voice you trust, solutions you rely on.

Battle-tested process

Move fast and don't break things! Our team are used to working together under a proven process, honed over more than a decade.

B-Corp certified

We believe business should be a force for good and are proudly B Corp certified. Design and technology should hold people, planet and profit in balance.

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Powered by industry leading technology

We specialise in the world's most popular open-source technology tools so that the foundation of your Bespoke Software System is well supported, license free and cost effective to host and maintain.

  • Laravel
  • PHP
  • Vue.js
  • GitLab
  • WordPress
  • Ionic
How much does bespoke software development cost?

Because every project is truly bespoke, the cost depends entirely on your specific requirements. Once we understand your needs, we’ll provide a tailored estimate.

Just get in touch and we’ll be happy to talk through your ideas and provide a guide on costs.

How long does it to build bespoke software?

Project timelines vary based on the complexity, features and scope. Some smaller builds can take 1-2 months, while more complex systems may take over a year. We can also prioritise key features for an initial launch, then roll out additional functionality in phases.

Will it integrate with our existing software/systems?

Absolutely. Bespoke software is designed to fit your unique business. From kick-off to launch and onward to growth and improvement, our solutions work alongside your existing tools and systems to enhance performance without causing disruption.

Will we have a dedicated point of contact through the project?

Yes, having a dedicated project manager is simply how we work. Every project is assigned a project manager who guides you from discovery to launch, ensuring everything runs smoothly. While you’ll meet other members of the team along the way, your project manager will be your consistent point of contact, attending all calls, meetings, and check-ins to keep things on track and aligned with your goals.

What tech stack do you use?

We typically use Laravel and PHP, robust, open source technologies that power a huge proportion of the web.

Laravel is the world’s most popular open source PHP framework, trusted for its scalability, security, and ability to speed up development. It’s enterprise ready, well supported, and free from licensing fees, so more of your budget goes toward solving your unique business challenges rather than reinventing the wheel.

As a Laravel Certified Company (the first on the South Coast), we’ve been independently verified for our deep expertise in both Laravel and modern PHP development. With PHP powering over 74% of the web, these technologies are widely supported, future proof, and easy to host in almost any environment.

That said, we never take a one size-fits-all-approach. We will always select the most appropriate tools for your project, ensuring your software is built on reliable, industry standard technologies that sets you up for long term success.

What's the process and where do we start?

We always kick things off with a ‘Discovery’ session. It’s a collaborative phase where we get to understand your goals, users and challenges. From there, we create an interactive prototype, define the scope of work, and outline a refined budget and timeline. Want to dig deeper into how it works? Read more about our Product Discovery process. Once discovery is complete, we’re ready to hit the ground running.

It seems like a huge undertaking, is it possible to start small and test the results?

Absolutely. In fact, we often recommend it. We can help you identify a high-impact starting point, like a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or pilot release, so you can validate your idea, get feedback or provide the value before scaling up. We can also work on certain aspects first that may be more critical, with the rest delivered on an on-going basis. It’s a smart, low-risk way to build confidence and momentum.

Will you take over an existing bespoke software development project or bespoke system?

We’re experienced in picking up and improving existing systems, even if they were built by another team. We’ll start with a technical audit to understand how things are working (and where they’re not), then we’ll work with you to create a roadmap for improvement, support and new features. It’s all about adding value, not reinventing the wheel.

Let's create something awesome together