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title: "Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry (GMCF) - AWARD"
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# Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry (GMCF) - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-798a06b0-a7fa-4818-beb7-caa40c52cfb2

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry (GMCF) - AWARD." This project falls under the research and development services category and is situated in Manchester, North West England. The procurement stage is at the award level, with the contract awarded on 7th May 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £72,000, comprising professional services aimed at enhancing business productivity through cyber security. The contract period commenced on 30th April 2021 and extends until 31st January 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly those focusing on cyber security and technological innovation. The initiative aims to provide structured, needs-based technical interventions, making it an ideal prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in crafting tailored cyber security solutions. Firms ready to engage in collaborative efforts to support the growth of local businesses in the cyber security domain will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

The University of Manchester (UoM) require a supplier to provide Professional Services to support the University in delivering a minimum of six structured, needs-based technical interventions that will equip participating businesses to grow their businesses through innovative cyber security. The technical development will enable the supported businesses beyond awareness and accelerate them down the path to greater productivity with cyber security built into the business processes. These intervention projects will act as a showcase for business growth through cyber security and for the community at large. The appointment will be by means of competitive tender in line with the Interpretative Communication and the relevant guidance set out in the National ESIF Procurement Requirements ESIF-GN-1-001, Version 7. Date published 15 September 2020. The total value of all services for this project will not exceed (PS100K including VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b1c217-f693-4b09-9b05-9afb1b3f2a9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKSMITHS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b1c217-f693-4b09-9b05-9afb1b3f2a9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b1c217-f693-4b09-9b05-9afb1b3f2a9c
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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