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SONI087 IT Systems Implementation & Managed Services

SONI Ltd · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 08:05.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Lots

  • Lot 1£18m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SONI087
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
www.mytenders.co.uk
Expression Of Interest Deadline
30 Sept 2026, 12:00
Published risks
Refer to PSQ

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Refer to PSQ

Special regime

utilities

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
SONI intends to procure a single Supplier to deliver the Services through a single-supplier contract arrangement covering the full scope of IT Systems Implementation and Managed Services described in this PSQ and the associated Scope of Requirements. Following completion of this PSQ stage, a number of suitably qualified Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to participate in the tender stage. The tender process will result in the selection and appointment of a single Supplier who will be responsible for delivering the Services for the duration of the contract.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
21 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
18 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
21,600,000
Amount
18,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Candidate Capacity
Description
Candidates must demonstrate that they have access to sufficient, suitably qualified personnel and a credible delivery model to successfully deliver a contract of this nature, in line with the Scope of Requirements. The Candidate Capacity criterion (35%) will be evaluated in two parts: • Sections 7.1 and 7.2 – Quantitative Assessment (40% of the Candidate Capacity Score) • Section 7.3 – Resourcing Approach Narrative (60% of the Candidate Capacity Score) Each part will be scored on a 0-5 basis and combined in the proportions above to produce an overall Candidate Capacity Score.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Previous Experience
Description
Candidates must complete the Previous Experience Questionnaire. Candidates are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient recent and relevant experience to deliver contracts of this nature. In particular, Candidates must demonstrate experience across both; • The implementation (design, build, and transition) of IT systems and services; and • The ongoing delivery of managed services (including ITSM processes, service desk, and end-user support). Candidate may demonstrate these capabilities within a single contract or across the three contracts submitted See Part 2 - Form 8

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
3
Maximum Candidates
3

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Refer to PSQ
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Refer to PSQ
Criterion 3
Description
Refer to PSQ
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
5 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
4 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
4 Jan 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract will be established for an initial period of five (5) years, with the option to extend annually for an additional three (3) years, subject to SONI’s discretion and in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Entry 2
Id
L-2
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Scope of Requirements
Entry 3
Id
L-3
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Clarification Questions
Entry 4
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 5
Id
082639-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Sept 2026, 13:03
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
SONI Ltd
Id
GB-PPON-PPVY-9479-DHPY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPVY-9479-DHPY

Address

Street Address
12 Manse Road
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT6 9RT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0E

Contact

Name
Dee Fraser

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN0E · BT6 9RT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 082639-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·