---
title: "The provision of Business Continuity services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604be"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# The provision of Business Continuity services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604be

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011345-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000 |
| Awards value | £21,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAB CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011345-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002704-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011345-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002704-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10221

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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