Managed IT Support · Greater Manchester & UK-wide
Your IT department, fully managed.
Helpdesk, monitoring, security and strategy — looked after for one predictable monthly price, so your team can get on with the work that matters.
Quick answer
Managed IT support is when an external provider — a managed service provider (MSP) — looks after your organisation's day-to-day IT: helpdesk and end-user support, monitoring, updates, security and strategic planning, for a predictable monthly fee. Foresight provides fully managed IT support to more than 130 organisations across Greater Manchester and the UK from its base in Failsworth, Oldham — with fixed monthly pricing and Cyber Essentials Plus–certified security.
What's included
Everything your business needs, in one place
One partner for the whole stack — no juggling suppliers, no gaps between them.
Helpdesk & end-user support
Fast, friendly help by phone, email or portal — from a UK team that knows your setup.
Proactive monitoring
We watch your systems around the clock and fix issues before they interrupt your day.
24/7 monitoring →Cyber security built in
Endpoint protection, patching, MFA and staff awareness — security isn't an add-on.
Cyber security →Backup & recovery
Tested, segregated backups so you can recover fast — even from ransomware.
Microsoft 365 & cloud
Set up, secured and managed to best-practice baselines — email, Teams, SharePoint.
M365 baselines →IT strategy & vCIO
A technology roadmap aligned to your goals and budget — not just break-fix.
vCIO services →How it works
Switching to us is simple
A smooth, low-risk onboarding — most clients are fully transitioned within weeks.
Onboard & audit
We document your systems, find the quick wins and the risks, and agree a clear plan — no disruption to your team.
Manage & monitor
We take on day-to-day support and 24/7 monitoring, keeping everything patched, secure and running.
Review & improve
Regular reviews with your dedicated contact keep your IT aligned to where the business is heading.
“They feel like our own IT department — quick to respond, and always a step ahead of problems.”— Illustrative testimonial placeholder
Pricing
Fully managed or co-managed
Hand us the lot, or keep your in-house IT and add our senior expertise exactly where you need it.
Fully managed IT support
- Unlimited UK helpdesk support
- 24/7 monitoring & proactive maintenance
- Cyber security & Microsoft 365 management
- Backup, patching and updates
- A dedicated contact and IT roadmap
From £25 per device, per month, plus a small per-organisation fee — best value for teams of 25+.
Co-managed IT support
- Escalation for your existing IT technician or department
- Complex 2nd & 3rd line troubleshooting
- Server, network, cloud & cyber security expertise
- Out-of-hours, holiday & sickness cover
- Access to our whole team’s knowledge, on tap
Flexible, tailored pricing — keep your in-house team and add our senior expertise when you need it.
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Let's take IT off your plate
Talk to a Greater Manchester team that has looked after growing businesses for 20 years.