How fast is public sector technology really growing?
The Tech200 suggests it is scaling faster than many assume. New analysis of the UK’s fastest-growing public sector technology suppliers points to a market that is large, investable and expanding rapidly, underpinning how public services are increasingly delivered.
Built in partnership with Tussell and techUK, the Tech200 is a data-driven view of the 200 fastest-growing technology suppliers to the public sector, enriched by The Data City’s Real-Time Company Classifications (RTICs).
What is the Tech200 list?
The Tech200 is an annual list of the 200 fastest-growing technology suppliers operating in the UK public sector, ranked using Tussell’s market intelligence platform. The Data City’s RTICs dataset is used to enrich the list, providing deeper insight into what these companies do and where they sit within the public sector technology landscape.
Together, the companies on the list demonstrate that public sector technology is no longer niche. It is a mature, high-growth market that supports the digital infrastructure behind public services.
The scale of Tech200
Using Tussell’s market intelligence platform, the 200 fastest-growing technology firms operating in the public sector were identified. Together, these companies have delivered £517m in total growth, with an average percentage growth rate of 284% and an average absolute growth of £2.6m per company.
Using our Industry Engine and real-time data to analyse the top 200, we estimate that the 200 companies featured generated £14.1bn in turnover, contributed over £953m in gross value added (GVA), and have attracted £580.5m in investment. Collectively, they employ more than 26,000 people and are growing at an average annual rate of 8.1%.
Where The Data City comes in
Alongside Tussell and techUK, The Data City provides real-time visibility of the UK’s technology economy through its RTICs. Unlike traditional classifications, RTICs capture emerging and fast-moving sectors – including data infrastructure, cloud platforms and AI-driven software.
The screenshot below showcases how the Tussell Tech200 companies are classified across our RTICs, and how the public sector tech spend is focused across Data Infrastructure, SaaS, Software Development, Cyber, Cloud Computing, AI and other frontier economy sectors.
The UK’s top 10 fastest-growing tech suppliers in the public sector
To understand what this growth looks like in practice, we’ve taken a closer look at the top 10 fastest-growing UK technology suppliers from the Tech200 list.
While the ranking itself is based on public sector revenue growth, The Data City’s Industry Engine and Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) allow us to see where these companies sit within the UK’s evolving technology ecosystem.
This real-time view highlights not just who is growing, but where growth is occurring across the public sector technology ecosystem.
1. SRC
SRC UK is a technology and data company working closely with government, defence and intelligence organisations to deliver specialised public sector services.
The company provides secure data analytics, bespoke software and cloud services that support the delivery of mission-critical systems. Its capabilities enable public sector organisations to analyse complex data, modernise legacy infrastructure and make informed decisions in high-assurance environments.
Operating within The Data City’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems RTIC, SRC sits within a high-value segment of the tech ecosystem where automation, secure systems and intelligent infrastructure intersect with national security priorities.
Tussell’s Tech200 list shows that Lincoln-based SRC is estimated to be growing at a rate of over 1,600%. Real-time data from The Data City shows SRC employs fewer than under 200 people, making it the fastest-growing organisation in the Tech200 ranking.
“ SRC UK are delighted to announce we have been placed first in the 2026 Tussell Tech200 Awards. We pride ourselves as being first and foremost a customer-focused company, providing bespoke, assured, open architecture software that delivers affordable sovereign capabilities. We are also experts in analytics and deep domain knowledge in multiple disciplines.
2. Roc Technologies
Roc Technologies is a UK-based IT services and managed services provider delivering secure cloud, infrastructure and digital transformation solutions to public sector and regulated organisations.
The company supports customers across government, healthcare and enterprise to modernise legacy systems, improve operational resilience and run critical services securely at scale.
Industry Engine data shows Roc Technologies operating across telecoms infrastructure, software development and IT consultancy – positioning it as a full-spectrum transformation partner within public sector modernisation programmes.
Roc ranks #2 on Tussell’s Tech200 list with a growth rate of 1,183%. Using our real-time classifications, the data shows Roc Technologies is an established services business, with turnover exceeding £57m and forecast to rise above £60m in the following year -pointing to sustained growth within core public sector markets.
3. MathWorks
MathWorks is a US-based software company best known for developing MATLAB and Simulink, two widely used platforms for numerical computing, data analysis, modelling and simulation. The company supports engineers, scientists and researchers across industries including aerospace, automotive, finance, healthcare, energy and academia.
From a public sector perspective, they help government, defence and research organisations design, test and analyse complex systems.
Industry Engine data places MathWorks within software development and engineering consultancy activities, highlighting its position at the intersection of advanced modelling tools and applied scientific expertise.
Ranked #3 on Tussell’s Tech200 list, MathWorks stands out for the pace at which it has scaled its public sector activity. The data indicates growth of just over 1,000%, alongside an estimated turnover of more than £121m, highlighting both rapid expansion and significant scale within the UK public sector technology market.
4. Synectics Solutions
Synectics Solutions is a UK-based data analytics company that works closely with government and law enforcement to tackle complex challenges, such as fraud, financial crime and risk. Its platform helps public sector organisations analyse large datasets, identify hidden patterns and support operational decision-making in high-assurance environments.
On Tussell’s Tech200 list, Synectics Solutions ranks #4, with reported public sector revenue growth of 1,007%. This ranking reflects the pace at which the company has scaled its activity within public sector markets.
Real-time data from The Data City classifies Synectics Solutions within the Information and Communication sector, spanning software development, IT consultancy and technical advisory services. This positioning highlights the company’s role at the intersection of advanced analytics, technical advisory and applied risk intelligence.
Data from The Data City estimates turnover at £32.6m, with recent figures indicating a modest slowdown in overall growth. This highlights how rapid expansion in public sector contracts can sit alongside broader company-level consolidation.
5. Medical Information Technology UK
Medical Information Technology UK is a healthcare technology company specialising in clinical information systems used by NHS hospitals and healthcare providers. Its software supports the management of patient data, clinical workflows and decision making, playing a critical role in the delivery of frontline public health services.
Tussell’s Tech200 ranks the company #5, with reported public sector revenue growth of 871%, signalling rapid expansion across NHS and wider healthcare markets.
Industry Engine data from The Data City places the company within the Software as a Service (SaaS) RTIC, under the Healthcare sub-sector. This positioning reflects the continued shift toward subscription-based digital systems embedded directly into frontline care, where technology is operational rather than experimental.
The Data City estimates +63% overall growth and £8.2m in gross value added (GVA), highlighting both recent expansion and its broader economic contribution to the UK healthcare system.
6. Harrison.ai
Harrison.ai is an AI healthcare company developing diagnostic tools to support clinicians, particularly in areas such as medical imaging. Its technology is designed to enhance clinical decision making and improve efficiency within public healthcare systems.
Tussell’s Tech200 ranks the company #6, with reported public sector revenue growth of 754%, indicating rapid expansion in public sector activity.
Real-time data shows Harrison.ai operating across information and IT service activities, reinforcing its position as an AI-driven healthcare technology supplier.
The Data City estimates turnover of £683k since 2020 and a team of 7 employees, highlighting how early-stage suppliers can scale quickly within public sector markets from a relatively small base.
7. A A Digital Tech
A A Digital Tech is a small technology supplier providing digital and IT services to public sector organisations. Its work supports the delivery and maintenance of digital systems used across government and public services.
Tussell’s Tech200 ranks the company #7, with reported public sector revenue growth of 582%, highlighting a period of rapid expansion in public sector contracts.
Industry Engine data from The Data City places the company across software development, IT consultancy and managed IT service activities. While traditional sector classifications position the business within wholesale and retail categories, real-time classifications show a clear concentration in digital service delivery, demonstrating how micro-suppliers can operate within technology markets even when legacy classifications suggest otherwise.
The Data City estimates turnover of around £71k and a team of 5 employees, with modest long-term growth overall. This illustrates how small suppliers can experience sharp increases in public sector activity while operating at a relatively limited scale.
8. Excelerated Procurement Solutions
Excelerated Procurement Solutions is a UK-based technology company providing procurement and supply chain software to public sector organisations. Its platforms support more efficient purchasing, supplier management and logistics across government and publicly funded services.
Tussell’s Tech200 ranks the company #8, with reported public sector revenue growth of 473%, highlighting strong recent expansion in government-related contracts.
The Data City’s real-time data places the company within the Supply Chain Logistics RTIC, under the Management Platforms sub-sector. This positioning reflects its role in digitising procurement workflows and modernising how public bodies manage suppliers and spending.
The Data City estimates turnover of around £10.1m, with a longer-term growth rate of -7.9%. This contrast illustrates how short-term public sector contract growth can diverge from wider business performance trends.
9. Digital Data & Technology Limited
Digital Data & Technology Limited is a UK-based consultancy founded in 2019, providing data, digital and software development services to public sector organisations. Its work supports government bodies with digital transformation, strategy delivery and bespoke technology solutions.
Tussell’s Tech200 ranks the company #9, with reported public sector revenue growth of 468%, reflecting rapid recent expansion in government-related contracts.
Industry Engine data from The Data City places the company across both digital technology and management consultancy activities, highlighting its position at the intersection of advisory services and hands-on software delivery. This positioning reflects a broader shift within public sector transformation programmes, where strategy and technical execution increasingly sit within the same supplier.
The Data City’s platform identifies the company within the Professional and Business Services industrial strategy sector, reinforcing its role as part of the UK’s core consultancy and digital delivery ecosystem.
10. De Novo Consulting
De Novo Consulting is a UK-based digital and technology consultancy founded in 2020, working with public sector organisations to deliver digital transformation, data services and service modernisation programmes. Its work supports government bodies in improving how public services are designed, delivered and scaled.
Tussell’s Tech200 ranks the company #10, with reported public sector revenue growth of 442%, highlighting strong recent expansion linked to government contracts.
The Data City’s real-time data shows De Novo Consulting operating as a technology-led consultancy focused on IT advisory and digital delivery services.
The Data City estimates £19.7m in gross value added (GVA), annual growth of +134% and a workforce of 196 employees, placing De Novo Consulting firmly within scale-up territory and underscoring its growing economic contribution.
How is it calculated?
The Tech200 ranking is produced using Tussell’s market intelligence platform, which analyses direct public sector revenue to identify the 200 technology suppliers with the highest percentage growth between the most recent full financial periods.
This approach focuses specifically on changes in public sector spend, providing a clear, comparable view of which suppliers are scaling fastest across government.
View the full Tech200 list
This analysis of the top 10 companies in the Tech200 highlights the scale and diversity of growth across public sector technology – from early-stage specialists to established global suppliers. It shows that public sector tech is no longer niche but a fast-growing and increasingly mature part of the UK’s technology economy.
By combining Tussell’s public sector revenue data with The Data City’s real-time classifications and economic estimates, we can look beyond headline growth rates to understand where demand is accelerating, how companies are scaling, and what this means for the wider market.
To view the full Tech200 list and see how the UK’s fastest-growing public sector technology suppliers are shaping the future of public services, visit Tussell’s page.
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