How much do managed IT services cost in the UK
Managed IT services are usually priced as a recurring fee based on users, devices or an agreed service scope. Your bill depends on support hours, security tools, systems complexity and what is included. A cheap headline price is not a complete budget.
Build the monthly cost properly
Ask each provider to separate support, software licences, backup, security services and infrastructure charges. Add onboarding, project work and any minimum monthly commitment. Confirm whether the quote includes VAT.
Illustrative calculation, not a market quote: 25 users at an assumed £60 each would cost £1,500 a month before VAT. If VAT applies at 20%, the invoice would be £1,800. Licences, projects or equipment could increase that total; VAT recovery depends on your circumstances.
The UK standard VAT rate is currently 20%. GOV.UK VAT rates.
For local context, Tech Savvy Solutions' existing Greater Manchester pricing guide gives an indicative £30–£70 per-user monthly range, depending on scope. Treat this as a published ballpark, not a current quote or a UK-wide benchmark.
What changes the price
- More locations, servers or specialist applications increase the work involved.
- Staffed evening and weekend support can cost more than business-hours cover.
- Security monitoring and incident response may be separate services.
- Old or unsupported systems can require remediation before normal support begins.
Is per-user pricing always cheaper
No. A business with shared terminals may suit per-device pricing, while a mobile team with several devices each may prefer per-user cover. The counting rules matter as much as the rate.
There is no universal UK price that guarantees a particular service. Get three proposals against the same inventory and request a twelve-month total, including expected changes.
Next step: ask for an itemised quote showing inclusions, exclusions and the cost of adding one employee.
Want a quote based on your actual setup? Ask Tech Savvy Solutions about managed IT costs.
Illustrative Greater Manchester budgets
Our existing local guide uses broad estimates of £400–£650 a month for a cloud-first 10-person business and £900–£1,400 for 25 people. These are planning examples, not current Tech Savvy Solutions quotes. Servers, security, licences, VAT and support coverage can change the total. Request a written quote for your own setup.