Foresight Business Solutions
Owner-maintained profileSERVING MANCHESTER · NORTH WEST
Profile introduction
Foresight Business Solutions, trading as Foresight IT Services, is based in Failsworth, Greater Manchester. It provides managed IT support, cyber security and communications for businesses and schools, with options to outsource IT or work alongside an internal team. Services include helpdesk support, on-site visits, monitoring, patching, Microsoft 365 management and network support. The company also offers backup and disaster recovery, internet connectivity and business phone systems. Its education services cover school management software, classroom technology and cloud platforms, alongside day-to-day support for staff.
Support & working style
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- Extended / out-of-hours support available
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Documented standard operating procedures
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Dedicated account management
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- On-site support available
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Client portal / ticketing system
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Documented SLAs
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Client references available on request
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Published case studies
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Clear, published pricing
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Team visible on website
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
- Proactive client communications
- Offered / in placeDeclared 1 Sep 2026
Overview
AI-generated · Sep 2026Foresight Business Solutions is a managed service provider based in Failsworth, Oldham, serving organisations across Greater Manchester and the UK. They provide managed IT support, cyber security, communications and AI services to over 130 clients across various sectors.
Known for: managed IT support and cyber security services with transparent fixed monthly pricing
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Credentials & check history
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AWS Certified (staff) Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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Cisco Certified (staff) Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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CompTIA Certified (staff) Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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CREST Accredited Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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Cyber Essentials Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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Cyber Essentials Plus Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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Google Cloud Partner Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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ICO Registered Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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Microsoft Certified (staff) Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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Microsoft Partner Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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SOC 2 Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
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Company information 4/4
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Business website+1 recorded
https://www.foresightuk.com
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Contact route+1 recorded
01617381099 · [email protected]
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Base & service locations+1 recorded
Service areas: Manchester, Oldham
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Business introduction+1 recorded
Foresight Business Solutions, trading as Foresight IT Services, is based in Failsworth, Greater Manchester. It provides managed IT support, cyber security and communications for businesses and schools, with options to outsource IT or work alongside an internal team. Services include helpdesk support, on-site visits, monitoring, patching, Microsoft 365 management and network support. The company also offers backup and disaster recovery, internet connectivity and business phone systems. Its education services cover school management software, classroom technology and cloud platforms, alongside day-to-day support for staff.
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Services & fit 2/4
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Services listed+1 recorded
IT Support & Helpdesk, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Microsoft 365, IT Infrastructure, VoIP & Telecoms, Microsoft 365, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, Managed Security (SOC), IT Helpdesk & Service Desk, Compliance & GRC, Connectivity & Broadband, IT Consultancy & Strategy
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Sector experience+1 recorded
Professional Services, Healthcare, Construction, Education, Manufacturing
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Credential detail 1/4
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Credentials named+1 recorded
AWS Certified (staff); Cisco Certified (staff); CompTIA Certified (staff); CREST Accredited; Cyber Essentials; Cyber Essentials Plus; Google Cloud Partner; ICO Registered; Microsoft Certified (staff); Microsoft Partner; SOC 2
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Support arrangements 3/4
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Extended support hours+1 recorded
Declared available
Provider declaration · 1 Sep 2026
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Support delivery+1 recorded
On-site support: declared available
Provider declaration · 1 Sep 2026
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Service area+1 recorded
Local
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Customer evidence 4/4
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Review record+1 recorded
4.9/5 from 9 Google reviews
Google review cache · 23 Sep 2026
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Review collection date+1 recorded
23 Sep 2026
Google review cache · 23 Sep 2026
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Customer examples+1 recorded
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Provider declaration · 1 Sep 2026
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Reference information+1 recorded
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Provider declaration · 1 Sep 2026
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Previous assessment
16/50Recorded date unavailable · archived methodology
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Inspect original category points
- Security & Compliance
- 0/12
- Capability & Technical
- 5/12
- Trust & Reputation
- 2/10
- Service Quality
- 6/8
- Reliability & Stability
- 3/8
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Companies House
Public registry record- Company no.
- 07312588
- Status
- active
- Incorporated
- 2010
- Years trading
- 16
Website security
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Checked Sep 2026: TLS, HTTP security headers & SPF/DMARC email authentication. These automated checks describe public technical settings.
What customers say
positive sentiment2 years ago
AI summary of 5 review excerpts returned by Google. The sample may not represent the full review history.
Four of the five returned reviews praise Foresight's IT support services, particularly for educational settings, citing prompt issue resolution, infrastructure improvements, and proactive strategy work. One review excerpt appears unrelated to IT services.
- Prompt and efficient handling of ICT issues
- Infrastructure improvements leading to reduced IT problems
- Proactive approach to technology strategy and planning
- Friendly and professional team conduct
★★★★★“Foresight work hard to ensure all the school's ICT issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently. They work closely with senior management to plan strategically enabling us to be at the forefront of available new technology. I highly recommend their services...”
— Deborah Hodgin
★★★★★“The team at Foresight work diligently to ensure that our tech needs are always satisfied. Their work on our infrastructure has meant that our IT issues have almost disappeared. And when we do have the occasional blip, the team are excellent in diagnosing and...”
— G Needle
★★★★★“Exceptional support for our school systems as well as curriculum teaching support. Would highly recommend as efficient and professional”
— Eileen Anderson
Customer reviews
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