We think METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED is a Government supplier specialising in
information technology consultancy activities and management consultancy activities other than financial management.
We are tracking £320,464,841 in total UK government revenue, with £136,060,852 spent by Ministry of Justice as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £118,566,675 in UK government contracts, primarily for general management consultancy services (£6,121,708) and it services: consulting, software development, internet and support (£13,577,562). View on Companies House

By department

Top Departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    Ministry of Justice

    2020–2025

    £136 Million

    ~£22.7M/yr

  2. 2

    Department for Education

    2020–2026

    £75.6 Million

    ~£10.8M/yr

  3. 3

    Department for Work and Pensions

    2020–2026

    £37.4 Million

    ~£5.3M/yr

  4. 4

    Department of Health and Social Care

    2020–2025

    £27.1 Million

    ~£4.5M/yr

  5. 5

    Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

    2020–2025

    £9.86 Million

    ~£1.6M/yr

  6. 6

    Ministry of Defence

    2020–2025

    £9.23 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  7. 7

    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

    2022–2025

    £8.02 Million

    ~£2M/yr

  8. 8

    UK Health Security Agency

    2025

    £6.12 Million

  9. 9

    Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

    2020–2022

    £4.01 Million

    ~£1.3M/yr

  10. 10

    DE

    2024–2026

    £2.46 Million

    ~£821.3K/yr

By organisation

Top Organisations

# Organisation Total spend
  1. 1

    HM Courts and Tribunals Service

    2021–2025

    £110 Million

    ~£22M/yr

  2. 2

    Education and Skills Funding Agency

    2020–2025

    £38.4 Million

    ~£6.4M/yr

  3. 3

    Department for Work and Pensions

    2021–2026

    £35.7 Million

    ~£6M/yr

  4. 4

    CORE

    2020–2026

    £33 Million

    ~£4.7M/yr

  5. 5

    UK Health Security Agency

    2021–2025

    £28.6 Million

    ~£5.7M/yr

  6. 6

    Ministry of Justice

    2020–2025

    £26.2 Million

    ~£4.4M/yr

  7. 7

    Ministry of Defence

    2020–2025

    £9.23 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  8. 8

    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

    2022–2026

    £7.66 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  9. 9

    Homes England

    2020–2026

    £5.29 Million

    ~£755.4K/yr

  10. 10

    Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

    2020–2023

    £4.73 Million

    ~£1.2M/yr

By expense area

Top Expense Areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    HMCTS Digital

    HM Courts and Tribunals Service · 2021–2025

    £110 Million

    ~£22M/yr

  2. 2

    DIG DWP PLACE PDU

    Department for Work and Pensions · 2024–2026

    £20.8 Million

    ~£6.9M/yr

  3. 3

    Technology

    UK Health Security Agency · 2021–2023

    £9.99 Million

    ~£3.3M/yr

  4. 4

    Technology

    CORE · 2022–2025

    £9.36 Million

    ~£2.3M/yr

  5. 5

    Infrastructure Services - NICTS

    Ministry of Justice · 2023–2024

    £8.87 Million

    ~£4.4M/yr

  6. 6

    DES Bespoke Trading Entity

    Ministry of Defence · 2023–2025

    £8.45 Million

    ~£2.8M/yr

  7. 7

    Education Funding Agency Admin

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2020–2021

    £8.36 Million

    ~£4.2M/yr

  8. 8

    DIG DATA ASSET MANAGEMENT

    Department for Work and Pensions · 2021–2024

    £7.96 Million

    ~£2M/yr

  9. 9

    Projects (Prisons) - PTTP Replacement

    Ministry of Justice · 2020–2023

    £7.48 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr

  10. 10

    Skills Journey

    CORE · 2023–2026

    £7.25 Million

    ~£1.8M/yr

By expense type

Top Expense Types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - SUPPORT - APPLICATION MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

    HM Courts and Tribunals Service · 2021–2025

    £84 Million

    ~£16.8M/yr

  2. 2

    IS/IT

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2020–2025

    £29.9 Million

    ~£5M/yr

  3. 3

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - SUPPORT - OTHER

    Ministry of Justice · 2020–2025

    £21.4 Million

    ~£3.6M/yr

  4. 4

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - SUPPORT - ICT OUTSOURCING SOFTWARE LICENCES

    Department for Work and Pensions · 2024–2026

    £20.8 Million

    ~£6.9M/yr

  5. 5

    Specialist Services

    UK Health Security Agency · 2022–2025

    £14.6 Million

    ~£3.7M/yr

  6. 6

    IS/IT

    CORE · 2020–2026

    £13.4 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr

  7. 7

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - HOSTING - Hosting

    HM Courts and Tribunals Service · 2023–2024

    £12.7 Million

    ~£6.3M/yr

  8. 8

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - HOSTING

    Department for Work and Pensions · 2021–2025

    £11.5 Million

    ~£2.3M/yr

  9. 9

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - SUPPORT - OTHER

    HM Courts and Tribunals Service · 2024–2025

    £7.54 Million

    ~£3.8M/yr

  10. 10

    Exp - Purchase Of Goods/Services - Consultancy

    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · 2022–2026

    £6.75 Million

    ~£1.3M/yr

Recent Payments
Date Buyer Amount Expense Area Expense Type
2026-05-18 £50,167 Co - Chief Operating Office MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES
Business and Corporate Management Consultation Services
2026-04-17 £9,668 Co - Chief Operating Office MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES
Business and Corporate Management Consultation Services
2026-04-17 £14,771 Co - Chief Operating Office MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES
Business and Corporate Management Consultation Services
2026-04-17 £15,587 Co - Chief Operating Office MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES
Business and Corporate Management Consultation Services
2026-03-26 £0 DIG DWP PLACE PDU EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - SUPPORT - ICT OUTSOURCING SOFTWARE LICENCES
2026-03-26 £532,501 DIG DWP PLACE PDU EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - SUPPORT - ICT OUTSOURCING SOFTWARE LICENCES
2026-03-24 £27,242 Function, Insight and Professions Contracted Audit Staff for Operations (Non Rec)
Professional Services
2026-03-24 £136,210 Function, Insight and Professions Contracted Audit Staff for Operations (Non Rec)
Professional Services
2026-03-19 £10,582 MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES
Business and Corporate Management Consultation Services
2026-03-19 £17,400 MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES
Business and Corporate Management Consultation Services
2026-03-19 £27,513 MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES MISC PROFESSIONAL FEES
Business and Corporate Management Consultation Services
2026-03-18 £36,720 CHG INFORMATION GATHER EXP - SHORT-TERM CONTRACT & AGENCY STAFF - FULL COST
2026-03-18 £355,000 DIG DWP PLACE PDU EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - SUPPORT - ICT OUTSOURCING SOFTWARE LICENCES
2026-03-17 £31,730 Function, Insight and Professions Contracted Audit Staff for Operations (Non Rec)
Professional Services
2026-03-11 £74,284 Data IS/IT
Support - Managed Services
2026-03-11 £91,270 Data IS/IT
Support - Managed Services
2026-03-11 £28,500 STG CE CUSTOMER INSIGHT EXP - SHORT-TERM CONTRACT & AGENCY STAFF - FULL COST
2026-03-11 £244,188 DIG IDT DWP ACCESS MANAGEMENT DELP EXP - SHORT-TERM CONTRACT & AGENCY STAFF - FULL COST
2026-03-10 £107,331 Digital and Technology Other Costs
Software Development
2026-03-10 £107,603 Skills Journey Other Costs
Software Development

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest payment data available for METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED?

The most recent payment data we have available for METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED is from May 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED's government income changed over time?

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £4,402,083, compared to £50,099,971 in 2025 - a decrease of 91.2%.

How much has METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED received from the UK government?

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED has received a total of £320,464,841 from UK government organizations according to our records. This income comes from 37 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED?

The top government departments buying from METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED are Ministry of Justice (£136,060,852), Department for Education (£75,583,649), and Department for Work and Pensions (£37,367,564).

Company Details

Company Number
02485577
Status
Active
Incorporated
1990-03-26
Type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
FULL