# Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry \(GMCF\) - AWARD

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The University Of Manchester](/buyers/the-university-of-manchester/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Blacksmiths Group Ltd
- Award value: £72,000
- Award date: 7 May 2021
- Published: 7 May 2021
- Contract start: 30 April 2021
- Contract end: 31 January 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: c5b1c217-f693-4b09-9b05-9afb1b3f2a9c-434674
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-798a06b0-a7fa-4818-beb7-caa40c52cfb2

## Description

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 \(£100K including VAT\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b1c217-f693-4b09-9b05-9afb1b3f2a9c-434674)