Shape Associates Ltd

What Shape Associates Ltd does

Shape Associates Limited is a privately-held UK consulting firm founded in 2021 that acts as an independent, client-side Business Integrator for complex ERP transformations and Microsoft 365 optimisations. The firm is system-agnostic across Oracle Fusion, Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP S/4HANA, Workday and Unit4, and provides services spanning ERP procurement and vendor selection, implementation support, change management (using Prosci ADKAR and Lean Six Sigma), data migration, testing, and post-implementation optimisation. Its proprietary Build Train Exit methodology is designed to transfer capability to client teams rather than create long-term consultancy dependency, and a Digital Champion Training offering embeds Shape personnel into client teams for ongoing Microsoft 365 and Copilot adoption.

The company targets enterprise clients in Maritime/Ports, Aviation, Higher Education, Logistics and the Public Sector, with named engagements including Port of Dover (£7M+ cashable savings, 70% reduction in approval steps), Port of Jersey (£350,000+ contract value reduction), Belfast Harbour (Oracle Fusion implementation delivered on time and within budget) and Bristol Airport. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, the firm is headquartered at 10 Lower Thames St, London, and is separately registered in Jersey with the Office of the Information Commissioner and Jersey Financial Services Commission.

Shape Associates generates revenue through bespoke, quote-based professional services engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; referenced contract values for ERP programmes range from £350,000 to £500,000. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales via a free 30-minute consultation and tailored digital audit, supported by content marketing (case studies and a sector-focused blog). Distribution is single-country/domestic UK with no channel partners, and the company has not raised external institutional funding based on available evidence.

Name

Shape Associates Ltd

Legal name

Shape Associates Limited

Website

https://shapeassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shape Associates Limited is a privately-held UK consulting firm that acts as an independent Business Integrator for ERP transformations and Microsoft 365 optimisation across maritime, aviation, higher education, logistics and public sector enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Consulting & Digital Transformation Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• ERP advisory consulting
• Change management consulting
• Microsoft 365 optimization
• Digital transformation services
• ERP implementation support

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ERP Advisory & Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated through independent ERP advisory engagements across procurement, implementation support, and change management. Engagements typically involve structured programmes from readiness assessment through to post-implementation optimisation. Revenue is generated through consulting fees, programme management, and advisory retainers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shape Associates is a system-agnostic, client-side consulting firm that delivers independent ERP advisory, change management, and Microsoft 365 optimisation services to enterprise clients. It acts as a Business Integrator across the full ERP programme lifecycle (procurement, vendor selection, implementation support, post-implementation optimisation) on platforms including Oracle Fusion, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, Workday, and Unit4, paired with structured change management using Prosci ADKAR and Lean Six Sigma and M365 capability uplift (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams).

Product overview

Shape Associates Ltd is a consulting firm providing independent, client-side advisory services across the full ERP programme lifecycle and Microsoft 365 optimization. The firm offers a portfolio of interconnected consulting services including ERP Advisory & Consultancy (covering procurement, implementation, and vendor selection), Change Management & Adoption services, and Microsoft 365 Optimization (including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI). Supporting modules include Digital Champion Training, Testing and Quality Assurance, ERP Optimization, and Aviation Governance Services. Rather than selling software products, Shape Associates acts as an independent Business Integrator working exclusively on the client side to help organizations select, implement, and optimize ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion, Oracle E-Business Suite, Workday, Unit4) and maximize their Microsoft 365 investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital Champion: A flexible, expert-led service designed for businesses that want to get more from their Microsoft 365 investment. Provides training, process review, redesign, and embedded expertise.

Products and services

• ERP Advisory & Consultancy Independent, client-side ERP consulting service that advocates for clients across the full ERP lifecycle, covering procurement, vendor selection, implementation support, and post-implementation optimisation across Oracle Fusion, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, Workday, and Unit4. Targeted at enterprises undertaking complex ERP transformations in maritime, aviation, logistics, and higher education.
• Change Management & Adoption Structured change management consulting grounded in Prosci ADKAR and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, designed to help organisations successfully adopt new systems (including ERPs) and drive sustainable transformation from leadership through to frontline employees.
• ERP Procurement & Vendor Selection Independent procurement support that helps organisations define requirements, evaluate vendor responses, and select ERP solutions aligned to organisational needs rather than vendor-led agendas, including BAFO negotiation support and requirement shaping.
• ERP Implementation Support Client-side implementation oversight that works alongside system integrators to strengthen delivery, improve communication, and reduce programme risk, ensuring ERP implementations stay on track and aligned to client objectives.
• Microsoft 365 Optimization Microsoft 365 optimisation service that helps organisations maximise their existing Microsoft 365 investment, including configuration and deployment of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, and Teams to streamline operations and improve productivity.
• Digital Champion Training Flexible expert-led service providing Microsoft 365 and Copilot onboarding, role-specific guidance, process review and redesign, and embedded expertise via a dedicated Digital Champion that becomes part of the client's team.
• Aviation Governance Services Aviation-specific consulting including regulatory and operational assurance, risk and safety management systems, and governance for strategic change aligned with UK, European and International aviation standards, including Target Operating Model design.
• Continuous Improvement Training Programme Continuous Improvement training programme delivering Lean Six Sigma and PDCA methodologies, 5S and Visual Management, and Process Mapping training to client teams. Evidenced by engagement delivering training to 13 staff at The Finishing Line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £7 Million in Cashable Savings Secured for Port of Dover
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global professional services firm with a large ERP and digital transformation practice across SAP, Oracle, and Workday. Overlaps directly with Shape Associates' ERP advisory, change management, and Microsoft 365 offerings, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• KPMG: Big 4 advisory firm with an ERP advisory and transformation consulting practice. Directly competes for change management, ERP advisory, and digital audit engagements targeting UK enterprise and public sector clients.
• IBM Consulting: Global systems integrator with deep Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft capabilities. Competes for large-scale ERP transformation and managed digital transformation engagements across the same verticals.
• PwC: Big 4 advisory firm with established ERP, Oracle, and SAP consulting practices plus a strong public sector and higher education footprint in the UK. Overlaps with Shape Associates across advisory, change management, and transformation.
• Capgemini: Global consulting and systems integrator with strong Oracle and SAP delivery capability. Competes for ERP implementation oversight and digital transformation work in the same maritime, aviation, and public sector verticals.
• EY: Big 4 consultancy offering ERP-enabled transformation, finance transformation, and technology consulting. Competes for advisory mandates in the same enterprise and public sector segments.
• Deloitte: Big 4 advisory firm offering ERP consulting, technology transformation, and human capital services. Competes for the same enterprise transformation mandates as Shape Associates, including within UK ports, aviation, and higher education.

Direct peers

• Baringa Partners: Independent UK-headquartered management and technology consultancy. Comparable as an independent, specialist advisory firm operating alongside Big 4 incumbents, with overlapping change management and digital transformation capabilities.
• Elixirr International: Independent, publicly listed challenger consulting firm with a similar ethos of senior-led, boutique-style engagements. Comparable to Shape Associates in its emphasis on nimble, independent advisory rather than vendor-aligned delivery.
• Sabio Group: UK-based digital transformation and customer experience consultancy with Microsoft and cloud specialisation. Closely comparable to Shape Associates on Microsoft 365 optimisation, change management, and mid-market enterprise engagement model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shape-associates

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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