Closing soon46 hours left · express interest by midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026

SONI087 IT Systems Implementation & Managed Services

SONI Ltd · Private utility

In brief

SONI Ltd is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £18,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 5 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 21 September 2026
Express interest by: midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Candidate Capacity 35% · Previous Experience 65%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for IT and software contracts across the UK (from 912 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £18,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

What the notice says

SONI wishes to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Supplier (or consortium) to deliver outcomes aligned to the successful establishment and ongoing operation of SONI’s target IT operating model. The appointed Supplier will be responsible for enabling a secure, resilient, and user-focused IT environment that supports SONI’s organisational separation, statutory functions, and future service requirements. This includes the delivery and integration of core IT systems, the provision of effective end-user support services, and the ongoing management and optimisation of IT Services. Refer to PSQ for further information.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 1 day?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £18,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.mytenders.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 21 September 2026.
Register your interest before midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

1 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082639-2026

About the buyer

SONI LtdLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

Accenture UK Ltd1 contract
Horizon Seven Consulting Limited1 contract
Integrity360 Limited1 contract
Nortal UK1 contract
Tata Consultancy Services Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from SONI Ltd

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From notice 082639-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.