Bespoke databases & data training
We build bespoke databases for organisations that have outgrown their spreadsheets – and we train the people who use them. If you’ve got a data problem, there’s a good chance we’ve solved one like it before.
No commitment. No obligation. No jargon.
Sound familiar?
Getting them set up is a nightmare of copy-paste. And you know that errors creep in here, but you don't know how to do it better.
Nobody’s entirely sure how it works, and everyone’s afraid to touch it. It does work, mostly, and you just need to hope that it stays that way.
When the spreadsheets disagree, or the database generates a weird error, who do you call? And will it cost a fortune to get it working again?
These aren’t unusual problems. They’re the conversations we have every week – and they almost always have a straightforward answer, once you’ve talked to someone who actually understands the question.
What we do
For us, those aren’t separate services. They’re the same expertise, delivered two ways.
01 / we build
We design and build custom databases in Microsoft Access, SQL Server and .NET – for organisations that need something that actually fits the way they work, not a generic solution that costs a small fortune each month.
Find out more about bespoke databases →02 / we teach
We run bespoke, in-house training in Excel, Access, SQL, GDPR, Cyber Security and AI – all tailored to the organisation, delivered on-site or remotely, with a money-back guarantee.
Find out more about training →Organisations we’ve worked with
Large household names and smaller specialist operations alike – we’ve been doing this since 2009, and completed hundreds of database and training projects for some demanding organisations.
Throughout our engagement with The IT Service, I have always been impressed by the quality of work and service they provide. Andrew in particular is always available, explains technical issues easily for non-experts to understand, and worked hard to ensure we received the specifications we required.
You’ll always know who you’re dealing with
The IT Service was founded by Andrew Richards in 2009 and is personally led by him across every client relationship. The person you speak to is the person who does the work – not a salesperson who hands you on to a team you’ve never met.
Andrew has spent over 25 years building databases for some demanding organisations and training thousands of people in data skills. He’s direct, plain-speaking, and has no interest in selling you something you don’t need.
When he’s not building databases, he keeps chickens, guinea fowl and sheep. No relevance to database design whatsoever – but we deal with real people, not businesses, and you should see that in us too. (Do call if you’d like to buy some wool.)
More about Andrew and The IT Service →Not sure where to start?
The free 30-minute conversation isn't a sales call. It's a chance to describe what you're dealing with and find out whether we're the right fit. No commitment, no obligation, no jargon.
