
Winner: August 2026
F12 Consult Ltd:
Your software, in better hands
Eaton Smith LLP is delighted to announce that F12 Consult Ltd has been named the latest winner of the Business of the Month Award.
Based in Huddersfield, F12 Consult is a software consultancy specialising in technical leadership, platform development, IoT solutions and cloud architecture. The company partners with organisations to deliver complex technology projects, ranging from enterprise software and data platforms to connected device ecosystems, serving clients across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, wholesale distribution, vehicle telematics and the public sector.
Founded in 2024, F12 Consult was established when the consultancy division of its parent company outgrew the original product business. What began as a support function evolved into a specialist consultancy in its own right, with expertise in telematics and connected systems becoming a key part of its offering. The decision to launch as an independent consultancy allowed the business to focus on delivering technical leadership and platform development across a broad range of sectors while retaining the deep technical knowledge that underpins its success.
The judging panel was particularly impressed by the company’s rapid development and its ability to deliver high-value technology expertise from West Yorkshire. F12 Consult has expanded its client base through reputation and referral, broadening its services beyond software development into technical leadership, platform architecture and strategic consultancy. Recent growth areas have included data platform modernisation, IoT solutions and government procurement framework work, demonstrating the company’s ability to adapt to evolving market demands.
Deborah Melluish, Partner at Eaton Smith and Chair of the judging panel, commented:
"F12 Consult is a superb example of a modern Yorkshire technology business making a significant impact in a short period of time. Their technical expertise, ambition and commitment to developing high-value skills in the region made them a standout choice for the judges."
Phil Hey, representing F12 Consult, said: "This has been a phenomenal year of growth for us. AI has completely changed what's possible in software development, and we're now delivering things for our customers that simply weren't achievable before. This award is a great milestone for our team, and there's hopefully plenty more to come."
As the Business of the Month winner, F12 Consult will now be considered for Eaton Smith’s prestigious Business of the Year Award, which recognises outstanding businesses across the region.
Deborah Melluish (Eaton Smith Solicitors) was joined on the judging panel by Emma Sinfield (Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce), Annie Bradley (Department for Business and Trade), and Kevin Winterburn (SMH Sheards)
Website: f12consult.com/



