Drupal Development
Enterprise and public sector Drupal, built to last.
Choosing a CMS you’ll still be glad of in five years is hard. Drupal gives you an open-source platform with no licence fee, serious security, and the flexibility to handle real complexity — multiple sites, multiple languages, and integration with the systems you already run. Whether you’re starting fresh or getting more out of a Drupal site you already have, we can help.
How we deliver Drupal projects
A pragmatic approach, shaped around your organisation — not the tool.
A platform that fits how you work
We start by understanding your organisation, your users and your technology — then build a Drupal platform around the way you actually work, rather than forcing you to fit around the CMS.
Built to grow, and to integrate
Drupal is at its best when there is complexity to handle. We build multilingual and multisite platforms that connect to the systems running your organisation, including CRM and ERP, so your website works as part of your operation rather than alongside it. As your needs change, the platform extends rather than needing replacing.
Decoupled and headless when it earns its place
Drupal can separate content management from front-end delivery, letting you publish the same content across a website, an app and other channels from one place. We build decoupled and headless architectures where they genuinely help, using front-end frameworks like React, and we will tell you when a simpler setup would serve you better.
Hosting and ongoing support
A platform is only as good as its uptime. We offer hosting and managed services that keep your Drupal site secure, current and performing, with monitoring, security patching and compliance handled, so your team can focus on the work that matters rather than on keeping the lights on.
Talk to one of our digital experts
Alex Farr
Principal Developer
Looking to unlock the full potential of your Drupal platform?
At Box UK, Alex specialises in innovative technical solutions and Proof of Concept generation — from Drupal rescue projects to bespoke IoT development and AI/Machine Learning applications.
Recently, Alex led successful AI/ML proof of concept then build projects for an engineering client, developing neural networks, random forests, and similarity search algorithms to automate design workflows and streamline complex technical processes, bringing together his deep technical expertise and collaborative approach to deliver measurable impact.
Or call us on 020 7439 1900
Why choose Drupal as your CMS?
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No licence fees, and no lock-in
Drupal is open source. There is no licence fee and no per-seat charge that climbs every year, so your budget goes into your platform rather than into renewals. Because it is open source and used worldwide, you are not tied to a single supplier either. You own the platform, and you can change partners without changing technology.
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Security you can defend to a board
Drupal has a strong security record and is trusted by governments and public sector bodies worldwide. A dedicated security team and frequent updates mean vulnerabilities are found and patched quickly. For any organisation holding sensitive data, that track record is one of the main reasons to choose it.
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Built for complexity
Fine-grained permissions, complex content structures, multiple sites from a single codebase, multilingual content in core. These are the things Drupal does better than almost anything else, and they are exactly what large organisations need. Its module ecosystem covers most common requirements, and bespoke development handles the rest.
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A large, active community
Drupal’s open-source community is one of the biggest in the world, with a predictable release cycle and continuous improvement. That means a platform that keeps evolving, a deep pool of expertise to draw on, and no reliance on the fortunes of a single vendor.
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Content management your team can actually use
Drupal’s editing experience has come a long way, with layout tools, custom workflows and role-based access that let content teams publish confidently, even on large and complex sites.
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User-Friendly Management
Drupal’s intuitive tools for content management ensure editors and administrators can easily manage workflows, permissions, and taxonomies, allowing you to focus on delivering compelling user experiences.
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Ecommerce with Drupal Commerce
For organisations that need to sell as well as publish, Drupal Commerce adds full ecommerce to the same platform. Because it is built into Drupal rather than bolted on, your content and your store share one system, one login and one set of data, which suits complex catalogues, membership and subscription models, and B2B requirements that off-the-shelf shops struggle with.
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A proven route for councils: LocalGov Drupal
Local authorities have their own version of Drupal. LocalGov Drupal is an open-source distribution built by councils, for councils, and used by more than 50 authorities across the UK and Ireland. It comes with accessibility and Government Digital Service standards built in, a shared pool of council-ready features, and a much lower cost of entry than proprietary platforms. If you are a council, it is often the most sensible starting point, and we can help you build on and extend it.
“The relationship has developed over time and there is an honest and open working relationship. Technical delivery is good and it has been a pleasure to work with the team. We look forward to future projects.”
Jackie Applegate, Chief Operating Officer, ORX
Why choose Box UK as your Drupal partner?
For more than two decades, Box UK has been helping organisations launch fast, secure, and flexible websites and platforms built for growth.
Security, Quality & Compliance Built-In
We are ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified with Cyber Essentials accreditation. Test-driven development and embedded QA mean 98% of bugs are caught before launch, so your platform goes live smoothly and performs reliably.
Designed for Growth
We build modular, scalable architecture that evolves with your organisation, with performance tuned for speed, reliability and search. The result is a platform that keeps serving you as your needs change, rather than one you outgrow.
Ready to Build with a Leading Drupal Development Agency?
Whether you need a new platform, a rescue of an existing one, or more value from the Drupal site you already run, we build digital platforms made to last.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Drupal is trusted by governments, universities, NGOs, and large enterprises because it’s secure, scalable, and flexible. It handles complex content structures, multilingual experiences, and high-traffic websites with ease — making it ideal for organisations that need more than just a simple CMS.
Yes. Drupal’s API-first architecture makes it an excellent choice for integration. Whether you need to connect with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or bespoke internal platforms, we can build secure, maintainable integrations that streamline your workflows.
Absolutely. Drupal is built for managing multiple sites from a single codebase, and it handles multilingual content out of the box. This makes it perfect for organisations managing multiple brands, regions, or languages — all while maintaining central governance.
Drupal has a strong reputation for security and is used by government and public sector bodies worldwide. It has a dedicated security team, frequent updates, and enterprise-level hosting options — and we follow strict development and deployment practices to ensure your site stays protected.
Drupal’s editorial experience has improved significantly in recent years. With drag-and-drop layout tools, custom workflows, and role-based access, your content teams can publish and manage pages with confidence — even on large, complex sites.
Both are powerful open-source CMS platforms, but they serve different needs. Drupal offers greater flexibility for complex content architectures, fine-grained permissions, and heavily customised workflows — making it the preferred choice for governments, universities, and large enterprises with sophisticated requirements. WordPress has a larger plugin ecosystem and is generally faster to deploy for content-led sites. The right choice depends on your content complexity, integration requirements, and long-term scalability needs.
Timelines depend on the complexity of the implementation, the number of integrations required, and whether multilingual or multisite functionality is needed. A standard enterprise Drupal build typically takes three to six months, while more complex implementations with significant back-office integrations can take longer. We define scope and milestones upfront so you have full visibility from day one.
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