Burendo

Burendo

Consultancy enabling adaptive, ROI-focused IT delivery

Overview

Burendo helps organizations improve adaptability and innovation while maximizing return on investment through consultancy across industries. It guides product and IT delivery using Lean, Agile, DevOps and Cloud practices, applying frameworks such as VMOST, RRPD, and the Spotify model, and leverages the Open Source Blended Agile Delivery toolkit (BAD.tools). Its approach is pragmatic and tailored, combining cross-industry experience with open-source, community-driven tooling to achieve repeatable, predictable outcomes. The goal is to enable organizations to become more adaptable and innovative while delivering the highest possible ROI through effective delivery and change management.

About Burendo

Simplify's Rating
Why Burendo is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Leeds, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • UKHSA awarded Burendo £9.5M in March 2026 for DevOps support.
  • Burendo won roles on DOS7, CCS Transport Technology, and a Capgemini subcontract.
  • 2026 parkrun and AI-financial-services work show momentum in modernisation and AI advisory.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue concentration is extreme: nine public buyers, with UKHSA and FCA dominating exposure.
  • Burendo still depends on consulting demand; 2026 CEO and sales hires signal scaling pressure.
  • If UKHSA or FCA renewals slow, the business loses core reference accounts quickly.

What makes Burendo unique

  • FCA-accredited consultancy serving regulated clients like UKHSA, FCA, and insurance leaders.
  • Burendo blends Lean, Agile, DevOps, and cloud delivery with pragmatic, end-to-end execution.
  • Triple ISO 9001, 14001, and 27001 renewals reinforce process, security, and sustainability discipline.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Enhanced Family Leave

Company News

Burendo
Jun 30th, 2026
Burendo sponsors the 8th Annual AI in Financial Services Conference.

Burendo sponsors the 8th Annual AI in Financial Services Conference. June 30, 2026 Burendo is delighted to be sponsoring the 8th Annual AI in Financial Services Conference on 8th and 9th September 2026 in London, bringing together over 350 senior leaders from the world's top financial institutions to explore where AI is heading next across the sector. Financial organisations are under growing pressure to translate AI ambition into tangible, well-governed outcomes. Many are balancing the drive to adopt generative and agentic AI with the realities of legacy infrastructure, data quality, regulatory scrutiny, and the need to demonstrate measurable value to the board, all while building the responsible AI practices that regulators and customers now expect. Burendo is an FCA-accredited technology consultancy, already working successfully with organisations in highly regulated environments to deliver change with confidence. Burendo Limited. partner with teams to modernise how products and services are designed, built and delivered. Burendo Limited. take a pragmatic, end-to-end approach that prioritises capability, delivery and outcomes over large-scale disruption. Its work focuses on strengthening foundations, reducing risk, and helping organisations build the confidence to continue delivering high-quality change at scale. Burendo Limited.'ll have a mini booth at the event, so do come and say hello if you're attending. Whether you are navigating legacy system constraints, working to improve data quality for automation, exploring agentic and responsible AI, or just keen to compare notes on what's realistically achievable within your own organisation, Burendo Limited.'d be glad to share its perspectives and hear about the challenges you're working through. See you in September! Find out more about the conference here

Burendo
Mar 30th, 2026
Burendo appoints Steve Foreshew-Cain as Chief Executive Officer to lead next stage of rapid growth.

Burendo appoints Steve Foreshew-Cain as Chief Executive Officer to lead next stage of rapid growth. March 30, 2026 Burendo Limited. is proud to announce that Burendo has appointed seasoned industry leader, Steve Foreshew-Cain, as the company's first Chief Executive Officer. Steve brings over 20 years of leadership experience across the digital, technology, and software development sectors, with a proven history of building and scaling high-performing, enterprise-class organisations that deliver value, quality, and innovation. Throughout his career, he has held senior roles at some of the world's most high-profile organisations, including most recently at UK-based software consultancy Scott Logic, successfully designing and implementing scalable business processes, driving Agile and digital transformation initiatives, and leading cross-functional and global teams. In his new role at Burendo, he will draw on deep expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, business development, and relationship management to drive its next phase of growth. My mission is to empower and inspire its team, partners, and clients to achieve their goals and make a positive impact. I'm excited to lead Burendo into its next chapter and build on the strong foundations already in place. Steve Foreshew-Cain, Chief Executive Officer at Burendo Burendo Limited. is thrilled to welcome Steve to Burendo. His background and values clearly aligned with its passion for delivering real value to clients and building something truly special. His experience and vision make him the perfect person to lead Burendo into its next stage of growth. Glenn Crossley, Co-founder of Burendo Burendo is a technology consultancy specialising in helping clients solve complex challenges with technology. The appointment marks a significant milestone for its team as Burendo Limited. look forward to accelerating its growth and expanding its impact across the industry.

Burendo
Feb 26th, 2026
Burendo to exhibit at the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026

Burendo to exhibit at the national armaments director (NAD) Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026. February 26, 2026 Burendo is pleased to announce that Burendo Limited. will be exhibiting at the NAD Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026, taking place on 10 -11 March in Bristol. The conference, organised by Team Defence Information, brings together leaders from MOD, government, and industry to address the critical challenges of digitally enabled acquisition in defence. Following the Strategic Defence Review and the UK Defence Industrial Strategy, Burendo Limited. is entering a new era for UK defence, one that requires reformed procurement, mission-critical innovation at pace, and growing the industrial base. Digital engineering sits at the core of this transformation, enabling requirements to be 'Born Digital' and remain digitally enabled throughout their operational life. At Burendo, Burendo Limited. support organisations to deliver secure, mission-critical digital services. Burendo Limited. focus on hands-on delivery, embedding its experts directly into secure delivery environments. Burendo Limited. integrate senior product, platform, cloud and data expertise into existing programme structures, working within real industry constraints including governance, security and legacy technology. Its focus is on delivering practical change, whether that's on programmes under delivery pressure, addressing capability gaps, or supporting critical transition points. The challenges being discussed at this conference, embedding digital engineering principles at inception, achieving data interoperability and standardisation, and building trust and transparency in decision-making, are challenges its teams have deep expertise in navigating within secure environments. This year's conference format has been reimagined around dynamic sessions designed to challenge thinking and drive action. Fifteen-minute Big Idea Talks will spark debate, while live Deep Dive Conversations will test ideas in real time. The focus is on sharp thinking, practical outcomes, and conversations that create momentum. Burendo Limited. look forward to contributing to these discussions in Bristol at Burendo's stand and connecting with leaders who are shaping the future of digitally enabled defence. If you're working through similar challenges and would like to explore how Burendo Limited. could help, please get in touch at [email protected] or through the contact form below.

Burendo
Feb 4th, 2026
Burendo sponsors Digital Transformation & Innovation Insurance Conference

Burendo sponsors Digital Transformation & Innovation Insurance Conference. Burendo is thrilled to be sponsoring the Digital Transformation & Innovation Insurance Conference on 5th March, bringing together over 130 senior insurance leaders to discuss some of the sector's most pressing challenges and the right strategy to address these. The insurance industry is navigating a period of significant change, with real opportunity sitting alongside genuine complexity. Many organisations are balancing the need to modernise long-standing platforms with regulatory compliance, improving data quality to enable automation, and responding to board-level expectations around digital capability, all while ensuring investment delivers sustained value. Burendo is an FCA-accredited technology consultancy, already working successfully with organisations in highly regulated environments to deliver change with confidence. Burendo Limited. partner with teams to modernise how products and services are designed, built and delivered. Burendo Limited. take a pragmatic, end-to-end approach that prioritises capability, delivery and outcomes over large-scale disruption. Its work focuses on strengthening foundations, reducing risk, and helping organisations build the confidence to continue delivering high-quality change at scale. Burendo Limited. is looking forward to some great conversations on 5th March. Whether you are navigating legacy system constraints, working to improve data quality for automation, evolving platforms incrementally, or simply trying to understand what is genuinely achievable within your own context, Burendo Limited. would love to share its perspectives and experiences. Its approach brings together practical delivery expertise with an understanding of what it takes to deliver lasting change. Change should focus on future-proofing organisations in a realistic and sustainable way, equipping teams with modern capabilities, reducing risk, and delivering outcomes that matter to both customers and colleagues. Find out more about the conference here Change should focus on future-proofing organisations in a realistic and sustainable way, equipping teams with modern capabilities, reducing risk, and delivering outcomes that matter to both customers and colleagues.

Burendo
Jan 27th, 2026
Burendo receives Living Wage Employer accreditation

Burendo receives Living Wage Employer accreditation. Burendo Limited. is proud to announce that Burendo has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation. This means that everyone who works at Burendo, from its operations team and consultants to its suppliers, all receive at least the real Living Wage rate. The real Living Wage is calculated based on actual living costs in 2026 rather than government minimums. Its team's dedication and expertise have driven Burendo's growth over the last eight years, Burendo Limited. wanted to ensure that commitment is properly recognised. Not only do Burendo Limited. ensure its Burendoers and suppliers receive a living wage, but Burendo Limited. also have an employee assistance programme which provides financial advice and wellbeing support when they need it most. Becoming a Living Wage employer isn't just about meeting a standard, it's about creating a workplace where people can thrive. Fair pay is the foundation, but it's part of a wider approach to supporting its team. Burendo Limited. believe that when people feel valued and secure, they bring their best ideas, energy and expertise to the work they do. That benefits everyone: its team, its clients, and the partnerships Burendo Limited. build. This accreditation reflects the values Burendo Limited. has built Burendo on including people proving Burendo Limited. care. Its people are at the heart of everything Burendo Limited. do, and ensuring they're fairly compensated for their expertise and hard work is the right thing to do. But its responsibility doesn't end with its own team. Burendo Limited. is committed to working with suppliers and partners who share its values, encouraging Living Wage practices throughout its supply chain to help ensure everyone has access to a decent standard of living. Thank you to its brilliant team for making Burendo what it is today, and to its clients who support a consultancy that prioritises people alongside performance. Fair pay shouldn't be optional. Its consultants deliver exceptional value for its clients every day, and its operations team and suppliers keep everything running smoothly. This accreditation is about putting its people first and building a business, Burendo Limited. is genuinely proud of. Austen Bell, Founder of Burendo

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