Expert & Tailored AI Services - OpenKit

Custom AI Solutions
That Drive Real Results

We build intelligent systems that automate complex processes, unlock data insights, and transform how your business operates. From AI consulting to custom development, we deliver measurable ROI through cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

AI Strategy & Consulting

Strategic roadmaps and implementation

Intelligent Automation

Automate repetitive tasks with AI

AI Agent Development

Build autonomous agents that learn

Custom LLM Development

Tailored language models for your industry
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Our Comprehensive AI Services

Tailored artificial intelligence solutions designed to address your specific business challenges

Large Language Models

Custom Large Language Models (LLMs) built specifically for your industry and use cases, delivering superior performance over generic AI.

Create intelligent systems that understand your specific industry terminology and knowledge

Process complex documents at scale with exceptional accuracy

Extract meaningful insights from unstructured data across your organisation

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The Business Challenges AI Solves

Today's enterprises face complex obstacles that artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to address.

Manual Workflows

Teams waste hours on repetitive tasks like document processing and data entry, leading to burnout and errors.

AI Solution:

Intelligent automation handles high-volume tasks 24/7, freeing your team for strategic work.

Data Challenges

Businesses collect vast amounts of data but struggle to extract meaningful insights quickly enough to inform decisions.

AI Solution:

Advanced analytics reveal patterns and opportunities invisible to human analysis in real-time.

Decision Making

Organisations struggle to make accurate predictions about market trends, customer behavior, and operational challenges.

AI Solution:

Predictive models identify trends and forecast outcomes, enabling a more proactive and effective strategy.

The Impact of AI Solutions

92%

Average reduction in manual processing time

3.5x

Faster data-driven insights

43%

Improvement in decision accuracy

Our Work

AI projects we've delivered

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Chapta App - Job Dating Platform
Recruitment & HR

Chapta

15-minute AI conversation replaces CV spam. Personalised 'why you match' explanations for every job. Mutual interest required - no more ghosting.

AIMobile AppJob Matching
Rubrical AI Assessment Platform
Education Technology

Rubrical

Advanced AI assessment tool helping geography teachers save 50% of marking time whilst providing better feedback.

AIEdTechWeb Application
CodeKit™ AI programming tutor interface showing interactive coding lesson
Education

CodeKit™

An innovative AI tutor platform helping UK schools deliver engaging computer science education through personalised programming instruction and support.

AIEducationWeb

AI Technologies We Leverage

We work with the world's leading AI technologies, customised and optimised for your specific business needs

Foundation Models

OpenAI
GPT
Meta
Llama 4
Anthropic
Claude
Mistral
Mistral
DeepSeek
DeepSeek
Qwen
Qwen

Development Frameworks

PyTorch PyTorch
TensorFlow TensorFlow
Python Python
AWS AWS
Google Cloud Google Cloud
Azure Azure

Specialised Capabilities

Vector Databases

Advanced knowledge retrieval systems for connecting AI to your business data.

Multi-modal Systems

AI that works across text, images, audio, and other data formats simultaneously.

RLHF Optimisation

Fine-tuning AI models with human feedback for superior performance and alignment.

Enterprise Security

Your Data and Business are Secure

We prioritise security, privacy, and ethical considerations in all our AI implementations

ISO 27001 Certified

ISO 27001 Certified

We've achieved ISO 27001 certification, the international standard for information security management. This means we follow rigorous security practices to protect your data and systems.

Independently audited and verified security controls

Data Protection

  • GDPR Compliant
  • Secure data handling practices
  • Regular security audits

Privacy By Design

  • Data minimization principles
  • Clear consent mechanisms
  • Privacy-preserving AI techniques

Ethical AI Framework

  • Bias detection and mitigation
  • Transparent decision-making
  • Human oversight of AI systems

Our Commitment to Your Security

Every AI solution we build is designed with security as a foundational principle. We maintain strict data handling protocols, implement multiple layers of protection, and continuously monitor for potential vulnerabilities. Your business data never leaves your control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About AI Consulting for UK Businesses

Get comprehensive answers to the most important questions about AI consulting, from technical requirements and data readiness to ROI expectations and regulatory compliance

Getting Started with AI Consulting

A generative AI consultant helps businesses understand and implement modern AI technologies like ChatGPT, Claude, and custom language models. We assess your current processes, identify opportunities where generative AI can add value, and create strategic roadmaps for implementation. This includes everything from automating customer service with AI chatbots to streamlining document processing and content creation workflows.
Most UK businesses are ready for AI consulting if they have manual, repetitive processes that consume significant time. We conduct a comprehensive AI readiness assessment covering your data quality, technical infrastructure, and business objectives. Common indicators include: spending hours on data entry, document processing, customer inquiries, content creation, or analysis tasks. Our free discovery call includes a basic readiness evaluation.
Our AI consulting services include AI strategy development, use case identification and prioritisation, technical feasibility assessments, data readiness evaluations, implementation roadmaps, custom AI solution development, integration with existing systems, team training, and ongoing support. We also provide responsible AI guidance to ensure ethical and compliant implementations.
AI strategy consulting focuses on planning—we analyse your business, identify AI opportunities, and create detailed roadmaps with ROI projections. Implementation consulting involves actually building and deploying the AI solutions. Our approach combines both: we start with strategy (£3K-5K), then move to rapid pilot implementation (£20K-60K), and finally full-scale deployment (£60K-200K+).
Data readiness depends on volume, quality, accessibility, and structure. You need sufficient, relevant data for your use case, though we can work with limited datasets through techniques like synthetic data generation. We evaluate data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and format compatibility. Don't worry if your data isn't perfect—we help clean, structure, and prepare data as part of our consulting process.
Our AI readiness assessment covers six key areas: business strategy alignment, technical infrastructure evaluation, data quality and accessibility review, team capabilities assessment, regulatory compliance check, and cultural readiness for change. We provide a detailed scorecard with specific recommendations for improvement and a prioritised action plan tailored to SME budgets and resources.

Working with AI Consultants

Look for consultants with proven UK business experience, relevant case studies, and transparent processes. Key factors include: technical expertise in modern AI (not just theoretical knowledge), understanding of UK regulations like GDPR, clear methodology from strategy to implementation, and references from similar-sized businesses. We're London-based and specialise in helping UK SMEs navigate the AI landscape practically.
Essential questions include: Can you show case studies from businesses similar to mine? What's your methodology from discovery to deployment? How do you handle UK data protection requirements? What ongoing support do you provide? How do you measure ROI? What happens if the AI solution doesn't deliver expected results? Do you offer pilot projects to prove value? How do you ensure responsible AI practices?
We work with businesses throughout the UK, though our team is based in London. Many of our clients are London-based SMEs, but we've successfully delivered AI consulting projects for businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Our remote consultation and implementation processes are designed to serve UK businesses regardless of location.
We follow responsible AI principles including transparency, fairness, accountability, security, and privacy by design. Our implementations include bias testing, explainable AI features where needed, data protection compliance, and clear governance frameworks. We ensure human oversight remains in critical decision points and provide ongoing monitoring to maintain ethical AI operations.
AI consulting focuses on strategy, planning, and advisory services—analysing your business, identifying opportunities, and creating roadmaps. AI development services involve actually building the technical solutions. Consultants help you understand what to build and why, whilst developers build it. We offer both services and can guide you through the entire journey from strategy to deployment.
Yes, many successful AI implementations don't require dedicated technical staff. We design solutions to be maintainable by your existing teams with minimal specialised knowledge. We provide comprehensive training, documentation, and ongoing support packages. For complex systems, you can also outsource maintenance to us rather than hiring full-time AI specialists.

Implementation & Technical Requirements

Our rapid pilot approach delivers measurable results within 1-3 months. The discovery and strategy phase takes 1-2 weeks, followed by pilot development and deployment. Most clients see initial ROI from pilots, which then informs the business case for full-scale implementation. Complete enterprise deployment typically takes 3-6 months total.
Data requirements vary by use case, but generally you need sufficient, quality data relevant to your business problem. We conduct data readiness assessments to evaluate data volume, quality, accessibility, and compliance. Don't worry if your data isn't perfect—we help clean, structure, and prepare data as part of our consulting process. Sometimes we can work with limited data through techniques like synthetic data generation.
We conduct thorough systems analysis during the discovery phase and design AI solutions to work with your current infrastructure. This includes API integrations, data migration planning, and ensuring compatibility with your existing software. Our goal is to enhance your current processes, not replace your entire technology stack. We provide detailed integration roadmaps and testing protocols.
That's exactly why AI consulting exists. We translate complex AI concepts into practical business language and provide comprehensive training for your team. Our approach includes workshop sessions, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure your staff feels confident using and managing AI solutions. No technical background required from your side—we handle the complexity.
We establish clear success metrics during the strategy phase, including both quantitative measures (cost savings, time reduction, accuracy improvements) and qualitative benefits (user satisfaction, process efficiency). We implement monitoring dashboards to track performance continuously and provide regular ROI reports. Most clients see 200-400% returns within 12 months. View our proven results across different industries.
An AI pilot project is a small-scale, time-limited experiment (typically 4-12 weeks) designed to test feasibility and demonstrate value with minimal risk. It focuses on a specific use case with limited scope and users. Full implementation involves enterprise-wide deployment, complete system integration, comprehensive training, and ongoing support. Pilots prove the concept and ROI before committing to larger investments.
For SMEs, AI pilot projects typically take 4-8 weeks from start to finish. This includes 1 week for discovery and planning, 2-4 weeks for development and initial testing, 1-2 weeks for user testing and feedback, and 1 week for evaluation and next steps planning. The shorter timeline compared to enterprise pilots allows SMEs to see results quickly whilst minimising business disruption.
Not necessarily. Whilst cloud infrastructure offers scalability and flexibility advantages for AI workloads, we can design solutions that work with your existing on-premises systems. However, hybrid or cloud-based approaches often provide better performance, easier maintenance, and more cost-effective scaling. We'll assess your current infrastructure and recommend the most practical approach for your situation.

Security, Compliance & Data Protection

We're ISO 27001 certified and follow strict UK data protection standards. All AI implementations include data encryption, secure processing environments, and GDPR-compliant data handling procedures. We can work within your existing security frameworks and provide detailed compliance documentation. Client data never leaves your authorised systems without explicit permission.
We implement 'privacy by design' principles. For generative AI solutions, we typically use on-premises or private cloud deployments to ensure your data remains within your control. We can configure AI models to process data without storing it, and provide clear data flow documentation. All solutions are designed to meet UK business requirements for data sovereignty.
We conduct bias testing throughout development using diverse datasets and fairness metrics. Our responsible AI framework includes regular algorithm audits, diverse testing scenarios, and transparent decision-making processes. We implement explainable AI features where needed and ensure human oversight for critical decisions. All AI systems include bias monitoring and correction mechanisms.
We stay current with evolving UK AI regulations, including sector-specific requirements like FCA rules for fintech AI or NHS standards for healthcare AI. Our compliance framework covers risk assessments, impact evaluations, and regulatory reporting requirements. We help you navigate changing legislation and maintain compliance as regulations develop.
Key UK AI regulations include GDPR for data protection, sector-specific rules (FCA for financial services, MHRA for healthcare), the emerging AI Bill focusing on high-risk AI systems, and employment law considerations for AI in hiring. We also monitor EU AI Act implications for UK businesses trading with Europe. Our compliance framework ensures your AI implementation meets all relevant requirements.
GDPR compliance for AI requires data protection by design, lawful basis for processing, transparency about AI decision-making, and rights to explanation for automated decisions. We implement privacy impact assessments, data minimisation principles, secure data processing, and clear consent mechanisms. All our AI solutions include GDPR compliance documentation and ongoing monitoring.

Investment, ROI & Business Value

ROI varies by use case, but most clients see 200-400% returns within 12 months. Common benefits include: 60-80% reduction in manual processing time, 24/7 availability for customer service, 90%+ accuracy improvements, and significant cost savings through automation. We provide detailed ROI projections during the strategy phase and track actual performance post-implementation. See our case studies for specific examples.
Our transparent pricing starts with a free discovery call, followed by strategy consulting, rapid impact pilots, and full production builds. Most SMEs start with strategy and pilot phases to prove value before larger investments. We tailor solutions to your budget and provide flexible payment structures. Book a call to discuss your specific requirements and budget.
AI consulting benefits virtually every industry, but we see particularly strong results in legal services (document analysis, compliance), education (personalised learning, assessment), healthcare (diagnostics, patient care), financial services (fraud detection, risk assessment), and manufacturing (predictive maintenance, quality control). The key is identifying the right use cases for your specific sector.
We start every project with clear business objectives and success metrics. Our pilot-first approach proves value before scaling, and we focus on high-impact use cases that solve real business problems. We provide ongoing monitoring, regular performance reviews, and continuous optimisation to ensure sustained value delivery. Failed pilots are rare, but when they occur, we learn quickly and pivot.
Yes, we provide comprehensive post-deployment support including system monitoring, performance optimisation, user training, and technical maintenance. Our support packages ensure your AI solutions continue delivering value and adapt to changing business needs. We're here for the long term, not just the initial implementation. This includes model retraining, feature updates, and scaling support.
AI pilot projects for SMEs typically range from £15K-40K and focus on proving value with a specific use case. Full implementation costs vary from £60K-200K+ depending on scope and complexity. Pilots are designed to demonstrate ROI and inform the business case for full investment. We recommend starting with a pilot to validate assumptions and reduce risk before committing to larger budgets.
The fastest ROI typically comes from customer service automation (AI chatbots), document processing automation, email and content generation, appointment scheduling, and basic data analysis tasks. These use cases often show returns within 2-3 months because they directly reduce manual labour costs whilst improving service availability and consistency.
We specialise in working with non-technical businesses. Our approach includes translating technical concepts into business language, handling all technical complexity on your behalf, providing user-friendly interfaces, comprehensive training for your existing staff, and ongoing support without requiring technical expertise. You focus on your business—we handle the AI complexity.

Long-term Strategy & Support

Successful AI scaling requires a phased approach: start with pilot success in one department, document lessons learned and best practices, identify similar use cases in other departments, develop standardised implementation processes, provide cross-departmental training, and establish governance frameworks. We help create scaling roadmaps that maintain quality whilst accelerating adoption across your organisation.
AI systems require regular monitoring for performance drift, periodic model retraining with new data, security updates and compliance reviews, user support and additional training, integration updates as your business systems evolve, and scaling support as usage grows. We offer flexible support packages from basic monitoring to comprehensive managed services.
Model retraining frequency depends on your use case and data patterns. Customer service chatbots might need monthly updates with new FAQs, whilst document analysis models might only need quarterly retraining. We monitor model performance continuously and recommend retraining when accuracy drops below defined thresholds. Most business AI systems benefit from quarterly reviews and updates.
We design AI implementations to enhance rather than disrupt your existing processes. Our approach includes mapping current workflows, identifying integration points, creating parallel testing environments, gradual rollout with fallback options, and comprehensive change management. Your business continues operating normally whilst we phase in AI capabilities that improve efficiency and outcomes.

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