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The Mid-Tier Contract

This page brings together the Core Terms, Award Form and Schedules that make up the Mid-Tier Contract for high value, non-complex goods and services.

• From: Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service, and Government Legal Department
• Published: 18 December 2019
• Last updated: 12 April 2022 — See all updates

This is a template contract for high value , non-complex goods and services that are under £20 million. It is intended for use by procurement specialists and lawyers.

When setting up a contract, you will use:

• the Core terms
• the Award Form
• any of the relevant Schedules (some Schedules must be used in every contract, while others are optional)

If you have any feedback on the use of the Model Services Contract, have any queries, or you would like a zip file containing all documents from this page, please email modelservicescontract@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

List of changes for version 1.1

Version 1.1 of the Mid-Tier Contract was published in April 2022. This document tells you what has changed.

• List of changes for version 1.1 of the Mid-Tier Contract
  • 8 April 2022
  • Guidance

Guidance on how to use the Mid-Tier Contract

• The Mid-Tier Contract - Core Terms
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• Guidance on the Mid-Tier Contract
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance

Award form

The signed form is the basis of the contract between you and the supplier. You must prepare this form prior to tender.

• The Mid-Tier Contract - Award Form
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance

Schedules

• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 1 (Definitions)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract Schedule 2 (Specification)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 3 (Charges)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 4 (Tender)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 5 (Commercially Sensitive Information)
  • 12 April 2022
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• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 6 (Transparency Reports)
  • 12 April 2022
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• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 7 (Staff Transfer)
  • 12 April 2022
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• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 8 (Implementation Plan and Testing)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 9 (Installation Works)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 10 (Service Levels)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 11 (Continuous Improvement)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 12 (Benchmarking)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 13 (Contract Management)
  • 12 April 2022
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• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 14 (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery)
  • 12 April 2022
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• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 15 (Minimum Standards of Reliability)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security)
  • 12 April 2022
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• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 17 (Service Recipients)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 18 (Supply Chain visibility)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 19 (Cyber Essentials Scheme)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 20 (Processing Data)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 21 (Variation Form)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 22 (Insurance Requirements)
  • 12 April 2022
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• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 23 (Guarantee)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 24 (Financial Difficulties)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 25 (Rectification Plan)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 26 (Sustainability)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 27 (Key subcontractors)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 28 (ICT Services)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 28A (Agile Development Additional Terms)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 29 (Key Supplier Staff)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 30 (Exit Management)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 31 (Buyer-Specific Terms)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 32 (Background Checks)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 33 (Scottish Law)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 34 (Northern Ireland Law)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 35 (Lease Terms)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 36 (Intellectual Property Rights)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 37 (Corporate Resolution Planning)
  • 12 April 2022
  • Guidance

Published 18 December 2019
Last updated 12 April 2022 + show all updates

1. 12 April 2022

   We have published version 1.1 of the Mid-Tier Contract.

2. 18 December 2019

   First published.