# IT & Website Support in Oxford

Source: https://dijitulsupport.co.uk/locations/oxford/

> Research spin-outs and small biotech firms in Oxford need secure Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace with controlled sharing of sensitive data. dijitul provides that remotely from Mansfield, and maintains WordPress sites for publishers and charities. On-site work comes with a quote first. Plans start at £25 a month + VAT; ad-hoc help is £45 an hour + VAT.

Oxford's economy is shaped by its universities more than almost any other UK city. The University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University are both major employers, and the university's colleges, departments and libraries support a wide range of suppliers, from printers and caterers to software developers and building contractors. Oxford University Press, the world's largest university press, has been publishing in the city for centuries.

Research has produced a fast-growing cluster of spinout and science businesses, particularly in life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices and software. Many are based at the Oxford Science Park in the south of the city or at Begbroke Science Park to the north, with others in the wider county at sites such as Harwell and Milton Park. Healthcare is another big sector, with the John Radcliffe Hospital and its associated research centres.

Manufacturing also matters: BMW's Plant Oxford in Cowley builds the MINI and is one of the largest industrial employers in the region. Tourism is constant, with visitors drawn to the colleges, the Bodleian Library and the Ashmolean Museum, supporting hotels, restaurants, tour operators and language schools.

That variety produces some distinctive IT and website needs:

- Spinouts and small research firms need secure Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, controlled sharing of sensitive data and good offsite backup.
- Publishers, consultancies and charities need well-maintained WordPress sites, accessibility fixes and working forms.
- Hospitality and tourism businesses need booking systems, guest Wi-Fi and fast mobile websites.
- Suppliers to the university and hospitals are often asked security questions, so MFA, device encryption and Cyber Essentials readiness come up regularly.

Most of this work is remote by nature, which suits a city where parking and access are famously difficult.

## Who we help in Oxford

- Research spinouts and biotech firms
- Publishers
- Charities and research foundations
- Hotels, restaurants and tour operators
- Language schools
- University and hospital suppliers
- Architects and consultancies
- Independent retailers

## Pricing

Support plans from £25 a month + VAT, or £45 an hour + VAT for one-off fixes. Plans: Essential £25/month + VAT (Website software updates (core, plugins, themes) applied and checked, Daily backups, Uptime monitoring, Security monitoring); Business £50/month + VAT (Everything in Essential, 1 hour of fixes or changes every month, Priority support); Complete £99/month + VAT (Everything in Business, 3 hours of fixes or changes every month, IT and Microsoft 365 helpdesk for your team). Ad-hoc support is £45 an hour + VAT. The first 30 minutes are the minimum charge, then we bill in 15-minute blocks. Contact: 01623 650333, support@dijitul.uk, https://dijitulsupport.co.uk/contact/

### Can you support an Oxford spinout company remotely?

Yes. dijitul supports small Oxford research businesses remotely, setting up Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, MFA, secure sharing, backups and laptop management. Setup is £45 an hour + VAT, and the Complete plan at £99 a month + VAT adds ongoing helpdesk support.

### Do you cover Abingdon, Kidlington, Headington and Botley?

Yes. Our remote support covers Oxford and the surrounding area, including Headington, Cowley, Botley, Kidlington, Abingdon and Witney. Prices are the same everywhere, and any on-site work is quoted upfront.

### Can you fix accessibility problems on our Oxford charity's website?

Yes. We fix common accessibility problems such as missing alt text, poor colour contrast, unlabelled form fields and keyboard navigation issues on WordPress and similar sites. Small fixes are £45 an hour + VAT; larger audits and remediation are quoted.