Award

The provision of Business Continuity services

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 12:20

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority under the sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Business Continuity services. The contract, following an open competition procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - open competition," has been awarded to RAB Consultants Limited, an SME based in Lichfield. The procurement commenced with a tender on 1 February 2026 and concluded with the contract award on 6 February 2026, with the contract period running from 9 February 2026 to 9 February 2027. This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on the business and management consultancy sector, with key consulting activities to be conducted within the UKD3 region.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses adept in providing comprehensive business continuity and consultancy services. The scope includes the development of continuity training and plans, involving a significant engagement over a 12-month period. Ideal candidates for such contracts are businesses that have a proven track record in business continuity within higher education contexts, able to showcase expertise and past experience in safety consultancy and management consulting. As the University of Salford prioritises demonstrable past performance and well-articulated cost proposals, seasoned SMEs with targeted expertise in these areas are well-positioned to benefit from opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Title

The provision of Business Continuity services

Notice Description

The University is looking to source a supplier for the provision of Business Continuity services to the University of Salford for a 12-month period commencing 01 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011345-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£21,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAB CONSULTANTS

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