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Awards and Accreditations

Independent recognition of Audacia's standards and delivery capability.

Our accreditations and awards reflect the quality systems, technical partnerships, delivery culture and client outcomes behind our work.

Accreditations

Verified standards and partner status that support enterprise and public sector delivery.

Cyber Essentials Plus

A UK government-backed certification, verified through hands-on technical assessment, giving clients independent assurance that their data and project assets are handled within an operating environment defended against common cyber threats.

ISO 27001

Certification to the international standard for information security management, providing clients with independent assurance that confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data are protected in line with the expectations of regulated industries and enterprise procurement teams.

ISO 9001

Certification to the international standard for quality management, giving clients confidence in predictable delivery, transparent governance, and a structured approach to continual improvement at every stage of an engagement.

Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure)

Recognition from Microsoft of proven capability in delivering data platform, analytics, and AI solutions on Azure, giving clients access to validated expertise, direct Microsoft support channels, and early visibility of new Azure capabilities.

Microsoft Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure)

Recognition from Microsoft of demonstrated expertise in building, deploying, and modernising cloud-native applications on Azure, giving clients the assurance of working with a partner whose engineering practices are aligned to Microsoft reference architectures and independently verified.

ISTQB Gold Partner

The highest tier of recognition from the International Software Testing Qualifications Board, awarded to organisations with a significant proportion of certified testing professionals on staff, meaning clients receive software backed by formal, internationally recognised testing practices that reduce risk at launch and across the product lifecycle.

Crown Commercial Supplier

Approved supplier status on Crown Commercial Service frameworks, the UK government's central procurement body, giving public sector clients a compliant and streamlined route to engage Audacia for digital, data, AI and technology services.

Awards

Recognition for our team, culture, leadership and applied technology work.

British Data Awards 2024 — Winner, Consultancy of the Year

National recognition from the British Data Awards naming Audacia the leading data consultancy of the year, reflecting the measurable impact of data and AI work delivered for clients across regulated and enterprise sectors.

UK IT Industry Awards 2025 — Winner, Best Place to Work

Industry recognition from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, confirming Audacia as one of the strongest workplace cultures in UK technology, which clients benefit from through engaged, long-tenured teams and consistent delivery quality.

UK IT Industry Awards 2025 — Highly Commended, Services Company of the Year

Recognition from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, placing Audacia among the leading technology services firms in the UK, judged on client outcomes, technical excellence, and business performance.

The Business Desk Leadership Awards 2024 — Winner, Technology Leader of the Year

Regional recognition for Audacia's Managing Director, Phil White, naming him technology leader of the year, reflecting the strategic direction and consistent growth that underpin the consultancy clients work with today.

Leeds Digital Festival Awards 2024 — Winner, Tech Team of the Year

Recognition from one of the largest digital festivals in Europe, naming Audacia's team the strongest in the region, reflecting the collaborative engineering culture and delivery capability clients experience on every engagement.

British Data Awards 2026 — Shortlisted, AI Company of the Year

National shortlisting for the British Data Awards in recognition of Audacia's work in applied AI, signalling depth of capability across AI strategy, engineering, and responsible deployment for enterprise clients.

National Technology Awards 2026 — Shortlisted, AI Innovation of the Year (with MHRA)

National shortlisting for AI Innovation of the Year, awarded jointly with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for the BP AI Assistant project, demonstrating Audacia's ability to deliver responsible, high-impact AI in regulated public sector environments.