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# IT Professional Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06753a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED: "IT Professional Services Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £12,800,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: secure.marketdojo.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-gas-networks-limited-coh-05167070)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £12,800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 April 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKE
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06753a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06753a`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06753a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [secure.marketdojo.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.marketdojo.com%2Fsignup)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06753a#participate

## 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.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Project & Programme Management
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,200,000
- **Description:** Provision of project and programme management capability to support the delivery of IT and digital initiatives, including project managers, programme managers, assurance roles, and business analysts. Services may be required for short‑term assignment...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Architecture
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,600,000
- **Description:** Provision of architecture services including applications, data, enterprise, solution, infrastructure, and security architecture. Services will support technical design, governance, assurance, and alignment with NGN's technology and cyber strategies ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Software & Infrastructure Delivery
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** Provision of software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure configuration, and technical analyst services to support application development, systems enhancement, platform delivery, and infrastructure change.
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Cyber Security
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,500,000
- **Description:** Provision of cyber security services including risk and threat assessment, penetration testing (IT and OT), red/blue/purple teaming, cyber resilience activities, and incident response planning and testing.
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F027961-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-26T13:53:50.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T17:25:06.862Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06753a