--- title: "Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry (GMCF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cfb8621f-545d-447d-b523-470e4179bad6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfb8621f-545d-447d-b523-470e4179bad6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb8621f-545d-447d-b523-470e4179bad6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb8621f-545d-447d-b523-470e4179bad6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2021-03-29" --- # Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry (GMCF) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfb8621f-545d-447d-b523-470e4179bad6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfb8621f-545d-447d-b523-470e4179bad6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb8621f-545d-447d-b523-470e4179bad6.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently conducting a competitive tender process for the "Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry (GMCF)" project, aimed at providing professional services to facilitate technical interventions that enhance cyber security for participating businesses. This project falls under the category of research and development services, specifically consultancy, with a contract period commencing on 30 April 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2022. The tender is open for submissions until 14 April 2021, and interested parties must register to access tender documentation through the University’s procurement portal. The estimated total value for the services is up to £100,000, inclusive of VAT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, IT consultancy, and related fields, enabling them to expand their services through the University’s support initiatives. Companies that are adept at delivering structured technical interventions and increasing productivity via cyber resilience will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate and contribute innovative solutions that can drive growth for both the supported businesses and the wider community. ## 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). Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Delivery Notes 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 total value of all services for this project will not exceed (PS100K including VAT). Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c3a380-dbfc-4558-8870-903559d4d0da | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 29 Mar 2021 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c3a380-dbfc-4558-8870-903559d4d0da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c3a380-dbfc-4558-8870-903559d4d0da 29th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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