Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c96-0b5a-73d1-abf6-f2a2682dd23b/048-1121t-provision-of-it-services-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 048-1121T Provision of IT Services Framework [Agri-Epi Centre Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/agri-epi-centre-limited) Estimated value £50,000 Published 26 Nov 2021 Deadline Closed 9 Dec 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender AEC on behalf of CHAP is inviting bidders to tender for its full IT provision. This should include disaster recovery, cyber security, 2nd and 3rd line IT support and future strategy to fully maximise utilisation of the Microsoft application stack. CHAP is looking for a supplier that is a certified Microsoft partner. The awarded bidder should have a track-record of providing comprehensive support services underpinned by excellent customer service and offers a tailored approach, supported by a robust service level agreement, to meet the requirements of our operations. Whilst this immediate opportunity is for the immediate requirement of CHAP, as this is a framework agreement type of contract, then our sister UK Agri-Tech Innovation Centres (ATICs) as Contracting Authorities are permitted to call-off similar requirements under this framework. ITT documents are available for download and subsequent resubmission of tender bids from the following e-tendering portal only:- [ne1procurementservices.com](https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php) Additional information: This procurement is being conducted by AEC on behalf of CHAP. ITT Documents can only be downloaded from the following site: [ne1procurementservices.com](https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php) ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/71a7222a-a7b9-4782-9b29-4a94a589c40f) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Agri-Epi Centre Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/agri-epi-centre-limited) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster)