Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd9-ee3e-71ac-940f-408ce6ed2d6c/it-professional-services-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # IT Professional Services Framework [Northern Gas Networks Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-gas-networks-limited) Estimated value £12,800,000 Published 26 Mar 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 4 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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 1Project & Programme Management Including project management, programme management, assurance, and business analysis services. - Lot 2Architecture Including applications, data, enterprise, solution, infrastructure, and security architecture services. - Lot 3Software & Infrastructure Delivery Including software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure configuration, and technical analyst services. - Lot 4Cyber 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. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06753a-2026-03-26T13:53:50Z [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06753a-2026-03-26T13:53:50Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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