About
A software engineering company built on accountability.
Who we are
One company. A clear structure.
Bailey & Prosper Software is the software engineering trading name of Bailey & Prosper Holdings Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales. The holding company provides the corporate foundation; Bailey & Prosper Software delivers the solutions.
A trading name is not a separate legal entity: when you engage Bailey & Prosper Software, your agreement is with Bailey & Prosper Holdings Ltd.
The holding company
Bailey & Prosper Holdings Ltd.The foundation
The software trading brand
Bailey & Prosper SoftwareThe solutions
Engineering philosophy
What we believe about building software.
- 01
Understand before building.
The most expensive software is the wrong software. We invest in understanding the problem before proposing a solution.
- 02
Engineer for the long term.
Business systems often outlive their original plans. We build software that is maintainable, documented and straightforward to extend.
- 03
Treat security as foundational.
Security and data protection are designed in from the first decision, not added at the end.
- 04
Use AI where it earns its place.
AI is powerful when applied to the right problem with the right safeguards. We recommend it where it delivers real value, and say so when it doesn’t.
- 05
Your software belongs to you.
Engagements are structured around customer ownership of the agreed deliverables, without proprietary lock-in.
- 06
Say what we’ll do. Then do it.
Clear scope, candid communication and professional accountability, from the first conversation to long-term support.
Engineering standards
Standards we hold ourselves to.
Professional software engineering is built on habits, not heroics. These practices apply to every engagement, whatever its size.
| Standard | What it means |
|---|---|
| Version control | Every change is tracked, with a complete history of what changed and why. |
| Change control | Every change is checked and tested before it is released. |
| Automated testing | Automated tests run on every change, alongside acceptance testing against agreed criteria. |
| Separate environments | Development, testing and production are kept apart, with automated, repeatable releases. |
| Secrets management | Credentials and keys are kept out of source code and stored securely. |
| Dependency management | Third-party components are tracked, kept current and monitored for known vulnerabilities. |
| Accessibility | Interfaces are designed and tested with accessibility in mind, guided by WCAG. |
| Documentation | Architecture, significant decisions and operational procedures are documented as part of delivery. |
Company information
The details.
- Registered name
- Bailey & Prosper Holdings Ltd
- Trading name
- Bailey & Prosper Software
- Company number
- 17444004
- Registered in
- England and Wales
- Registered office
- 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
- Public register
- View on Companies House (opens in a new tab)
Let’s build something that works for your business.
Tell us what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll help establish the requirements, technical approach and most appropriate route to delivery.