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Business continuity management system

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Sep 2025 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, involved the acquisition of a Business Continuity Management System through a selective procurement method. Specifically, the process was a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Continuity 2 Ltd, with a total value of £105,600. The award stage was completed as of 9th September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 10th February 2025 and running until 9th February 2027. This contract, classified under the Software package and information systems category, is intended for delivery in Manchester, England.

This tender presents an appealing opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information systems and software packages. Businesses focusing on delivering robust and scalable continuity management solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, especially those with capacities tailored for NHS frameworks. The success of Continuity 2 Ltd, a Glasgow-based SME, exemplifies the potential for growth and sector engagement through selective procurement channels like the G Cloud framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business continuity management system

Notice Description

MFT procurement for Business continuity management system under G Cloud 14 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cdf75f7-81fb-4bb5-961c-cde2b21a66a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ccac3c-caca-4092-93c4-f4f2d2b18b03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9WL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Ardwick
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUITY 2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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