We lead practical
AI transformation from strategy to production.
Senior-led AI consultancy helping organisations turn strategy, operations, and delivery into practical transformation.
Delivering digital transformation across public services
Working with government departments to implement AI solutions that improve efficiency and citizen outcomes.
- Public sector innovation
- Secure infrastructure
12 clients and counting
Trusted by industry leaders
CCS-approved for AI delivery.
Mercury Labs is an approved supplier on Crown Commercial Service's Artificial Intelligence DPS, giving UK public sector organisations a compliant route to procure AI discovery, implementation, and end-to-end delivery support with confidence.
Discovery first. Pilot before scale.
We combine senior engineering oversight, evaluation gates, and transparent delivery. The goal is faster execution with lower risk, not speed for its own sake.
Discovery
We map goals, constraints, systems, and delivery risks before scope hardens.
Solution Design
Data, security, success metrics, and pilot scope are defined with clear acceptance criteria.
Validation & Build
We prove value in a pilot, then scale into build with agent-assisted delivery and senior review.
Deployment & Support
Production rollout includes runbooks, monitoring, and outcome reviews tied to agreed KPIs.
Senior-led delivery that survives contact with reality
We keep teams small, outcomes clear, and the hardest risks addressed early.
Senior team, end to end
The people who win the work do the work. No bait-and-switch, no handoff to juniors.
Frontline-first discovery
We start with the people doing the work to surface tacit knowledge before we design solutions.
Validate data reality early
We test what data actually exists and how it flows before we model benefits or scope builds.
Disciplined scope
Small teams require clarity. We surface trade-offs early and protect the outcomes that matter.
Built for ownership
Deliverables are structured so your teams can update, reuse, and extend them after handover.
Full-stack AI delivery
From data pipelines to production systems. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on impact.
AI Strategy & Consulting
Technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and architecture design. We help you understand what's possible and build a realistic roadmap.
Custom AI Development
Computer vision, NLP, predictive modelling, and recommendation systems. Production-grade machine learning from the ground up.
Data Engineering
ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and real-time streaming. Clean, reliable data infrastructure that scales.
Full-Stack Development
React, Next.js, Python, and cloud-native APIs. Complete application development with modern tooling.
LLM Integration
RAG systems, agent architectures, and fine-tuning. Sophisticated LLM applications beyond basic chat.
MLOps & Deployment
Model versioning, A/B testing, monitoring, and automated retraining. Production systems that improve over time.
Flexible delivery models
Choose the approach that fits your timeline and objectives.
Proof of Concepts
1-month collaborative builds to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate proposed capabilities to stakeholders.
MVPs
Functional AI solutions with essential features. Quickly bring ideas to life, test in real-world scenarios, and gather feedback.
Production Systems
Enterprise-grade solutions designed for integration, scalability, and reliability. Full production support included.
AI Strategy
Navigate the AI landscape with a comprehensive plan that aligns initiatives with your business goals.
Building the AI-powered platform behind the UK's Workforce Foresighting Hub.
We're the technical delivery partner for this Innovate UK initiative, building the platform that helps identify the skills UK industry needs to adopt emerging technologies—bringing together technologists, educators, and employers across the Catapult Network.
Projects we've delivered
AI systems in production across government, finance, and industry.
Data scientists and engineers, based in London
Senior team only. The people you meet at kickoff are the people building and delivering your system.
We work with ambitious SMEs and public sector organisations to design, build, and deploy AI systems that solve real problems. Our team combines deep technical expertise with practical delivery experience.
From early-stage feasibility through to production deployment, we handle the full technical stack—so you can focus on the impact, not the infrastructure.
A proven partner for AI delivery
With deep expertise across government and enterprise AI, we know what it takes to move from concept to production. Our team works alongside yours to deliver systems that create lasting impact.
AI systems delivered
Production systems across computer vision, NLP, and predictive analytics.
Government departments
Trusted by UK government bodies including DfE, IfATE, and Skills England.
Client retention
Long-term partnerships built on delivery excellence and technical depth.
Have a project in mind?
We're always happy to discuss new challenges. Tell us what you're trying to solve and we'll let you know how we can help.