# Software Development in Lancaster

Source: https://dijituldevelopments.co.uk/locations/lancaster/

> dijitul developments builds bespoke software, web apps and integrations for Lancaster businesses, from university spin-outs and health technology firms to energy suppliers, tourism operators and professional services. We work remotely from our Mansfield office, and every project gets a fixed-price quote after a free chat about your goals and existing systems.

Lancaster is a compact historic city with an economy shaped heavily by its university. Lancaster University is one of the UK's leading research universities, with strengths in computing, cyber security, data science, environmental science and management. Its InfoLab21 centre and the Lancaster University Management School work closely with businesses, and the Health Innovation Campus on the university site is aimed at companies developing health and care technology. The University of Cumbria also has a campus in the city.

That research base has produced spin-outs and small tech companies, particularly in software, cyber security and data, and many local firms work with the university on knowledge transfer projects.

Energy is another important sector. The two Heysham nuclear power stations sit on the coast near Morecambe, and the Port of Heysham handles ferries and freight to the Isle of Man and Ireland, as well as supporting offshore wind and gas operations in the Irish Sea. Engineering contractors, maintenance firms and marine service businesses work around both.

Tourism matters too. Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and the city's Georgian streets bring visitors, and Morecambe Bay and the nearby Lake District support hotels, holiday parks and outdoor activity firms. Business sites include White Lund in Morecambe and the city centre's professional services offices.

For Lancaster clients we usually build:

- Prototypes and data platforms for research-led start-ups
- Health and care apps with strong data protection
- Work permit, competency and maintenance tools for energy contractors
- Booking systems for tourism and outdoor activity businesses

Spin-outs often need to show investors a working product fast. We help define a clear first scope that fits the funding available.

## Who we build for in Lancaster

- University spin-outs
- Cyber security and data firms
- Health tech companies
- Energy contractors
- Marine and port services
- Hotels and holiday parks
- Outdoor activity providers
- Professional services firms

## Pricing

Every project gets a fixed-price quote after a free initial chat and a short scoping stage. You own the code and the data. Book a free chat: https://dijituldevelopments.co.uk/contact/ · 01623 650333 · info@dijitul.uk

### Can you build a product for a Lancaster University spin-out?

Yes. dijitul builds MVPs, prototypes and data platforms for research-led companies. We turn research code or a proof of concept into maintainable software with proper security, testing and hosting. We scope a first release that fits your funding, then quote it as a fixed price.

### Do you cover Morecambe, Heysham and Carnforth?

Yes. We work with businesses across the Lancaster district, including Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth and Garstang, as well as South Lakeland and Preston. All of our delivery is remote from our office in Mansfield.

### Can you build software that handles health data safely?

Yes. We build with encryption, role-based access, audit logs, data minimisation and UK hosting, and we document how personal data is handled under UK GDPR. If you need to meet NHS requirements such as the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, we factor that into the scope.