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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 medium value, non-complex goods and services.

• From: Cabinet Office and Government Legal Department
• Published: 18 December 2019
• Last updated: 1 August 2023 — See all updates

This is a template contract for medium value (under £20 million) non-complex goods and services. 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 Mid-Tier Contract, would like a copy of any of the previous versions, have any queries, or you would like a zip file containing all documents from this page, please email [email protected].

List of changes for the Mid-Tier Contract

These documents tell you what has changed between versions of the Mid-Tier Contract.

• List of changes for version 1.2 of the Mid-Tier Contract
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• 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

• Guidance on the Mid-Tier Contract
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance

Award form and Core Terms

The signed Award form is the basis of the contract between you and the supplier. You must prepare this form prior to tender. The Core terms document sets out the terms and conditions for the Mid-Tier Contract.

• The Mid-Tier Contract - Award Form
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Core Terms
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance

Schedules

• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 1 (Definitions)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract Schedule 2 (Specification)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 3 (Charges)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 4 (Tender)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 5 (Commercially Sensitive Information)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 6 (Transparency Reports)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 7 (Staff Transfer)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 8 (Implementation Plan and Testing)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 9 (Installation Works)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 10 (Service Levels)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 11 (Continuous Improvement)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 12 (Benchmarking)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 13 (Contract Management)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 14 (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 15 (Minimum Standards of Reliability)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 17 (Service Recipients)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 18 (Supply Chain visibility)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 19 (Cyber Essentials Scheme)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 20 (Processing Data)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 21 (Variation Form)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 22 (Insurance Requirements)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 23 (Guarantee)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 24 (Financial Difficulties)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 25 (Rectification Plan)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 26 (Sustainability)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 27 (Key subcontractors)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 28 (ICT Services)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 28A (Agile Development Additional Terms)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 29 (Key Supplier Staff)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 30 (Exit Management)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 31 (Buyer-Specific Terms)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 32 (Background Checks)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 33 (Scottish Law)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 34 (Northern Ireland Law)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 35 (Lease Terms)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 36 (Intellectual Property Rights)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance
• The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 37 (Corporate Resolution Planning)
  • 1 August 2023
  • Guidance

Published 18 December 2019
Last updated 1 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 1 August 2023

   Added a link to the list of changes for version 1.2 page.

2. 12 April 2022

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

3. 18 December 2019

   First published.