Open31 days left · express interest by midday, Friday 30 October 2026

SONI089 – Software Licensing & Buying 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 £68,557,055 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 15 January 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

This is the first stage: register your interest by midday, Friday 30 October 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, Friday 16 October 2026
Express interest by: midday, Friday 30 October 2026

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

How bids are scored

Previous Experience 20% · Approach & Methodology 25% · Tenderer Capacity - Team Structure 15% · Ultimate Cost 40%

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 £68,557,055 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

This document outlines the structured process being used by SONI in the selection of suppliers for the provision of Software Licensing & Buying Services. This document provides a description of the services we wish to procure. The purpose of the RFP is to invite detailed proposals from interested parties (Tenderers) for the provision of said services. This RFP document together with all supporting requirement documents contains detailed information required by the Tenderer to submit a valid tender proposal. Tenderers are requested to respond to all areas and requirements specified in these documents.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 31 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £68,557,055 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.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
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, Friday 16 October 2026.
Register your interest before midday, Friday 30 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Productivity Platform Licensing Services 15 January 2027 to 14 January 2032 What this lot covers Refer to Request for Proposal and Scope of Work	IT services and software	£17,607,113
Multi-Supplier Software Licensing & Buying Services 15 January 2027 to 14 January 2032 What this lot covers The Supplier shall provide the Services described in this Section 3 and in the Scope of Requirements for Lot 2 (incorporated into this SOW). The Services are outcome-based and the Supplier remains responsible for selecting, managing and delivering the resources, processes, tools and methods required to achieve the agreed outcomes. The Services comprise the following service areas:	IT services and software	£50,949,942

Timeline

16 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087972-2026

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 087972-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.