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IT Professional Services Framework

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Deadline
187 days left
September 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
027961-2026
Value
£15,360,000
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 26, 2026

Deadline for Questions

September 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

September 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

September 30, 2026

Budget
£15,360,000
Duration
36 months
Location
North East England
Type
Restricted Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is seeking to establish a multi‑supplier IT Professional Services Framework to provide flexible, on‑demand specialist capability in support of its technology, digital, infrastructure, and cyber security programmes. The Framework will enable NGN to access appropriately skilled resources to supplement internal teams and support the delivery of projects, programmes, service operations, and specialist technical activities. Services may be required for short‑term assignments or longer engagements, depending on business need, and may be delivered on‑site, remotely, or through a hybrid model. The scope of services is structured across the following LOTs: LOT 1 - Project & Programme Management Including project management, programme management, assurance, and business analysis services. LOT 2 - Architecture Including applications, data, enterprise, solution, infrastructure, and security architecture services. LOT 3 - Software & Infrastructure Delivery Including software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure configuration, and technical analyst services. LOT 4 - Cyber Security Including cyber risk and threat assessment, penetration testing (IT and OT), red/blue/purple teaming, incident response planning and testing, and related cyber security services. Suppliers may apply for one or more LOTs and will only be considered for those LOTs where they can demonstrate the required capability. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee any volume or value of work. Call‑offs under the Framework may be made by direct award or mini‑competition, depending on the nature and value of the requirement, in accordance with the Framework terms. The Framework will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to five (5) additional one‑year periods, subject to NGN requirements and performance. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure, with the Contract Notice published via the Find a Tender Service (FTS). Full details of the scope, evaluation methodology, and procurement process are provided within the procurement documentation.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (7)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Full details of the scope, evaluation methodology, and procurement process are provided within the procurement documentation.
--Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure.
--The Contract Notice has been published via the Find a Tender Service (FTS).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Suppliers must not be subject to mandatory exclusion grounds as per the Procurement Act 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Suppliers must be able to demonstrate the required capability for the LOT(s) they apply for.
--Suppliers may apply for one or more LOTs.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS7
--Capability must be demonstrated for the specific LOT(s) applied for.
--Services may be required for short-term assignments or longer engagements.
--Services may be delivered on-site, remotely, or through a hybrid model.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text, but implied by the tender value and duration.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for IT Professional Services Framework is generally well-structured, with clear LOT definitions and a substantial estimated value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on e-submission, impacting its overall practicality and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 and uses a competitive flexible procedure. The CPV code is appropriate. While no disputes are noted, the absence of a reveal date and specific evaluation criteria could be a minor compliance concern if these are mandated by the Act for this procedure type. Deadlines are provided, but their reasonableness is subjective without full documentation.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description of services and the structure into four distinct LOTs are clear and well-defined. The scope of services within each LOT is detailed, providing good guidance to potential suppliers. The conditions for call-offs are also outlined.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and CPV code. However, the lack of accessible content for the tender documents and the absence of specified evaluation criteria reduce its completeness score. Financial requirements are implied but not explicitly detailed.

No document content available
No evaluation criteria specified
Fairness85/100

The tender is divided into LOTs, allowing suppliers to bid on specific areas of expertise, which promotes fairness. The estimated value is disclosed, and the procedure is competitive. There are no obvious requirements tailored to specific companies. The use of a multi-supplier framework also suggests a competitive approach.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a submission deadline and contract duration. However, the lack of information regarding e-submission and the absence of a direct URL for tender documents are significant drawbacks. Financing information is not explicitly detailed, though implied by the value.

No e-submission specified
No document URL provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and deadlines are populated. The contract start date aligns with the submission deadline, indicating logical sequencing. No suspensions or disputes are reported.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which limits the sustainability score.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear structure into LOTs with detailed service descriptions
Substantial estimated value and long-term framework potential
Adherence to Procurement Act 2023 and competitive procedure

Concerns

Lack of accessible tender document content
Absence of specified evaluation criteria
No explicit mention of e-submission or document URLs

Recommendations

1. Provide direct links to all tender documentation.
2. Clearly outline the evaluation methodology and criteria.
3. Specify the e-submission platform and process.

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