Virano - ICT Framework
Virano Frameworks Ltd · Local or regional public body
In brief
Virano Frameworks Ltd is looking for suppliers for IT and software and computer hardware work (UK-wide).
It is a framework worth up to £200,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 2027.
It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Tuesday 15 December 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- midday, Tuesday 15 December 2026
How bids are scored
Quality 70% · Price 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts across the UK (from 1331 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 £200,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Conditions
- Suppliers pay a fee of 1.3% of the value of work won through this framework.
Tender documents
- PSQ Document in Word · Word
- PSQ Document in PDF · PDF
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 15 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Networking 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversNetworking, Wireless, Cabling, security solutions & associated software, installation, warranty & support (Schools & Colleges specific) | IT services and software, Training, Education services | £50,000,000 |
| Networking (Universities) 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversNetworking, Wireless, Cabling, security solutions & associated software, installation, warranty & support (University Specific) | IT services and software, Training, Education services | £50,000,000 |
| Devices & Peripherals 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversDevices & Peripherals & associated software, installation, warranty & support | IT services and software, Computer hardware | £50,000,000 |
| Cloud Services, Servers, Storage, Firewalls & Security 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversCloud services, servers, storage, firewalls, filtering & associated software, installation, warranty & support | IT services and software | £20,000,000 |
| Audio Visual 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversAudio visual, including associated software, installation, warranty, support & extended support | IT services and software | £20,000,000 |
| Software 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversSoftware - Curriculum or administrative (not including MIS), including installation, support & training | IT services and software, Training, Education services | £20,000,000 |
| AI Development, AI Training & consultancy services 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversAI Development, AI Training and other training & consultancy services | IT services and software, Training, Education services | £10,000,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 107813-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
2Awards
1Similar open tenders
All open IT and software tenders- £140kestimated
- £280kestimated
- £200kestimated
- £116kestimated
- Value not stated
From notice 107813-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 November 2026.