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Public Sector & Civic

Trusted digital services for government, local authorities, and democratic engagement.

Tinderhouse: Specialist Public Sector & Civic UK for startups and enterprise teams

Tinderhouse provides specialist software engineering for the Public Sector, where accessibility, security, and adherence to strict standards are the core requirements. We recognise that civic technology must serve every citizen equally, requiring a deep commitment to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and robust data protection. For over two decades, we have partnered with public bodies, NGOs, and local authorities in London, Kent, and across the UK to modernise legacy systems and launch inclusive digital services. From secure data collection portals for the Hansard Society to high-traffic civic platforms for Kent County Council, our team delivers the technical stability and operational scale that the public sector demands. We focus on building transparent, user-centric systems that enhance democratic engagement and streamline essential public services.

We deliver secure, accessible, and standards-compliant software for NGOs and public bodies, designed to handle complex datasets and high-traffic civic interactions.

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Frequently asked questions

We integrate GDS principles into the heart of our development process. This involves a focus on user needs rather than government needs, building for accessibility from day one, and ensuring that all code is secure and sustainable. Our experience working with central and local government bodies means we understand the rigorous testing and peer-review phases required to pass GDS assessments and launch successful public services.

Security is non-negotiable in the public sector. We build all civic platforms with a ‘Secure by Design’ approach, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and specific public sector security protocols. Our systems utilise end-to-end encryption, regular penetration testing, and secure UK-based cloud hosting to protect citizen data against unauthorised access and ensure total privacy.

Yes. We are committed to digital inclusivity and build all public sector platforms to meet or exceed WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. Our design and engineering teams focus on clear navigation, screen-reader compatibility, and high-contrast interfaces, ensuring that essential public services are accessible to all citizens, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities.

We have extensive experience helping public bodies move away from restrictive legacy technology. We specialise in creating secure API layers to bridge the gap between old databases and modern user-facing applications, or performing total system migrations. Our goal is to improve operational efficiency and user experience without compromising the integrity of historical public data.

Tinderhouse is ranked as one of the UK's top 50 mobile app development companies.

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