Business Central Partners in the UK: A Comparison Guide

A Business Central partner is a Microsoft-approved provider that helps businesses implement, configure and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — Microsoft’s cloud-based ERP and accounting platform. In the UK, top partners like The HBP Group combine financial expertise with IT infrastructure knowledge and ongoing support to deliver a complete business management solution.

 

Looking for a Business Central Partner in the UK? Here’s What You Need to Know

Microsoft Business Central Partners are accredited experts who help businesses successfully set up, customise, and support Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft’s cloud-based ERP and accounting software for small to medium-sized businesses.

In this article, we explain what a Business Central partner actually does, how to choose the right one and what makes a great UK partner stand out.

Looking for a Microsoft Business Central partner rather than general advice? See our Business Central Partner services to learn how we implement, migrate and support Business Central. 

 

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What Is a Microsoft Business Central Partner?

A Microsoft Business Central Partner is a Microsoft-approved ERP or IT provider that’s been trained and certified to implement Dynamics 365 Business Central for clients.

Partners help businesses:

• Assess whether Business Central is the right solution

• Set up the software correctly

• Migrate data from old systems (like Sage or QuickBooks)

• Customise modules to fit specific workflows

• Provide ongoing training, support, and updates

These partners are often referred to as:

• Microsoft Solution Partners (previously Microsoft Gold Partners)

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Consultants

• Business Central Resellers or Implementers

They work directly with Microsoft to deliver the software and ensure it's configured correctly for your business needs.

 

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What Do Business Central Partners Actually Do?

Here’s what a typical Business Central Partner (like The HBP Group) provides:

Service	Description
Discovery & Scoping	Understand your business goals and software needs
System Setup & Config	Tailor Business Central to your workflows and processes
Data Migration	Safely transfer data from existing systems
User Training	Onsite or remote training for teams
Custom Development	Support the build of bespoke functionality, if required
Ongoing Support	UK-based helpdesk, technical fixes and guidance post-implementation
Integration Support	Link Business Central to Power BI, CRM, Microsoft 365 and more

 

The right partner should be able to explain which of these services are relevant to your project rather than simply proposing the same approach for every organisation. 

 

 

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Who Are the Best Top UK Business Central Partners?

There are a number of established Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central providers supporting organisations across the UK.

Rather than treating this as a league table, it is more useful to consider the types of requirements each provider has experience supporting.

Your Requirement	Partners to Consider	What You Should Assess
Business Central implementation for a growing or established organisation	The HBP Group, K3, Mercurius IT	Relevant implementation experience, consultancy quality, training and ongoing support
Finance-heavy Business Central requirements	The HBP Group	Financial understanding alongside technical Business Central expertise
Multi-company or more complex Business Central requirements	The HBP Group, HSO, Hitachi Solutions, Telefónica Tech	Experience with complex structures, reporting, integrations and governance
Manufacturing, distribution or stock-heavy operations	The HBP Group, Tecman, K3, Sci-Net	Relevant operational experience and understanding of your processes
Dynamics NAV migration	The HBP Group, Node4 / TNP, Mercurius IT	NAV experience, migration methodology and treatment of legacy customisation
Replacing your existing Business Central partner	The HBP Group, Node4 / TNP, Mercurius IT	Takeover process, support capability and ability to understand an existing environment
Very large multinational transformation programme	HSO, Hitachi Solutions, Telefónica Tech	Global scale, programme governance and multi-country delivery capability

 

Some of the established Business Central partners serving UK organisations include:

• The HBP Group (That's us!)— A UK Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner supporting organisations with implementation, migration, optimisation and ongoing support, with strong financial understanding alongside product expertise.
• HSO — A global Microsoft partner delivering Dynamics 365 and wider transformation projects for complex organisations.
• Hitachi Solutions — A global Microsoft business applications consultancy with experience across complex ERP and transformation programmes.
• Telefónica Tech — A large Microsoft technology partner working across Dynamics 365, cloud and wider business transformation.
• K3 Business Technologies — An established Microsoft Dynamics partner delivering Business Central across a range of organisations and project requirements.
• Tecman — A UK Microsoft Dynamics partner providing Business Central implementation, migration and support.
• Sci-Net Business Solutions — A Microsoft Dynamics partner providing Business Central implementation and support to UK organisations.
• Node4 / TNP — Node4 incorporates the former TNP business and has extensive experience across Dynamics NAV and Business Central.
• Mercurius IT — A Microsoft Dynamics partner providing Business Central implementation, migration and ongoing support.
  

 

The right Business Central partner is ultimately the one whose experience, approach and delivery model best match your requirements.

 

How We've Compared Business Central Partners

The HBP Group is itself a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner, so this isn't intended to be an independent league table. We've included other established UK providers to help explain the different types of partner available and the requirements organisations should consider when choosing one.

We've considered publicly available information including Business Central experience, Microsoft expertise, implementation capability, migration experience, ongoing support and the types of projects each provider typically undertakes.

Last reviewed: October 2026.

 

Which Business Central Partner Might Suit Your Requirements?

The best partner for your organisation will depend less on company size or brand recognition and more on the experience you need for your particular project.

If you are implementing Business Central for the first time, look for a partner with experience across discovery, configuration, data migration, testing, training and go-live.

If you are migrating from another finance or ERP system, experience moving organisations from a range of legacy platforms can be particularly valuable.

If you already use Business Central and are considering changing partner, look closely at how a prospective provider would review your existing configuration, understand any customisations or integrations and take over ongoing support.

For organisations with more complex requirements — such as multiple companies, currencies, integrations or reporting structures — ask for evidence of relevant Business Central experience rather than assuming that only the largest consultancies can support your environment.

For very large multinational transformation programmes involving numerous countries, applications and delivery teams, a larger global systems integrator may be the more appropriate choice.

If you would like a more detailed framework for evaluating potential providers, read our guide to how to choose a Business Central partner, where we cover the questions to ask, warning signs to look out for and a practical partner selection scorecard.

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Why Work With The HBP Group?

The HBP Group has more than 35 years’ experience delivering ERP solutions and has worked as a Microsoft partner for over 25 years.

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications, we combine Business Central expertise with strong financial understanding, including AAT-accredited knowledge within our ERP team.

This means we can support organisations not only with the technical side of Business Central, but with the finance and operational processes the system needs to support day to day.

We can help with:

• new Business Central implementations
• migrations from existing finance and ERP systems
• Dynamics NAV to Business Central migrations
• Business Central optimisation and improvements
• taking over existing Business Central environments
• ongoing Business Central support

Our approach is centred around understanding what your organisation is trying to achieve and ensuring Business Central is configured and supported around those requirements.

If you are currently comparing Business Central partners, we would be happy to discuss your requirements and whether HBP is the right fit for your project.

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Business Central Partner Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing a Business Central partner often raises a few practical questions, particularly around costs, migration, ongoing support and changing provider. 

Do I need a partner to use Business Central?

Not always, but many organisations use a partner for implementation, migration, configuration, training and ongoing support.

How do I find a Business Central partner in the UK?

Look for providers with relevant Business Central experience, customer examples and a delivery model that matches your requirements. Microsoft’s partner directory can also help you identify providers operating in the UK.

How much does a Business Central partner cost?

Costs vary depending on the scope and complexity of the work required. A good proposal should make clear what is included, excluded and what could affect the final project cost.

Can a Business Central partner migrate us from our existing system?

Yes. Experienced partners can help organisations migrate from a wide range of accounting and ERP systems into Business Central.

Can I change Business Central partner?

Yes. Another partner can normally take over an existing Business Central environment and ongoing support.

Do Business Central partners provide support after implementation?

Many do. Ongoing support can include troubleshooting, user guidance, system improvements and help adapting Business Central as your requirements change.

 

Looking for a Business Central Partner?

Choosing a Business Central partner is an important decision, but it does not need to be complicated.

Start by understanding what you need from the system, then look for a partner with relevant Business Central experience, a delivery approach that suits your organisation and the ability to support you beyond the initial implementation.

If you would like to find out whether The HBP Group is the right Business Central partner for your organisation, speak to our team about your requirements.

Book a discovery call with our team →