Official UK procurement notice
SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services
Authority: SONI Ltd (Public body)
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£600,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 12 May 2026awarded 19 Aug 2026
Award (standstill) to Nortal UK +3 more2 awards
Framework period 1 yrends 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Jun 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Jul 2026
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSONI intends to establish a multi-Lot framework agreement for the provision of these services.
Lot 1 – Cyber Security Governance Partner
- Embedded Cyber Security Governance Partner services to establish and operate SONI’s cyber security governance, risk management and assurance model
Lot 2 – Capacity Services
- Provision of embedded cyber security specialists to provide additional capacity within SONI teams, supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of cyber security governance and assurance activities, including but not limited to
o Security Architects, Risk Analysts, Audit and Assurance Analysts, Incident response Analysts, Threat & Vulnerability Manager
- How the procedure runs: This is a 2 stage qualification/evaluation process in one document.
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Places
- up to 3 suppliers · 4 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 1 yr · up to 2 yrs from 1 Jul 2026
Published description of the framework
The full details of the selection process are listed in the RFP
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Cyber Security Governance PartnerAwardedRenewalPublished value£350,000
- Embedded Cyber Security Governance Partner services to establish and operate SONI’s cyber security governance, risk management and assurance model
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to RFP
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to RFP
- Condition of participationshortlisting
Refer to Award Criteria in RFP
Lot #2Capacity ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£250,000
Provision of embedded cyber security specialists to provide additional capacity within SONI teams, supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of cyber security governance and assurance activities.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to RFP
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to RFP
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Cyber Security Governance Partner | 70% | 30% | |
| 2 · Capacity Services | 70% | 30% |
Lot distribution rule: The Lots will be awarded based on the Award Criteria in the RFP
What this means for your bid
- Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
- “SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 Apr 2026, 15:43 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Sept 2026, 09:13 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 15 Jun 2026
- Authority reference
SONI077- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-034819- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068473Find a Tender
- How it runs
This is a 2 stage qualification/evaluation process in one document.
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: mytenders · Who buys & how to bid on myTenders
Access & registration note: Free publication showcase; bidding happens on buyer portals
- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 12 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Appointment period ends
- 12 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
mytenders.co.uk
Timeline
16 Apr 2026 → 14 Sept 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published188 days ago16 Apr 2026, 15:43 BST
- Clarification questions by177 days ago27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends162 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown12 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by127 days ago15 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts112 days ago1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent49 days ago2 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published48 days ago3 Sept 2026, 09:13 BST
- Standstill ends36 days ago14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Apr 2026- Tender notice published16 Apr 2026, 15:43 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published20 Apr 2026, 12:59 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published1 May 2026, 11:56 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published3 Sept 2026, 09:13 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete3 Sept 2026, 09:13 BST
- Contract signature expected30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Published amendments (2)
Upload of Documents
Upload of Documents
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-04: 1 release · 16 Apr 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Cyber Security Governance Partner1 award | |||
| Nortal UKSONI077 Cyber Security Partner and Advisory Services - Lot 130 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2027 · up to 30 Sept 2028Extensions: The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of (1) one year with the option to extend for (1) one further year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. | £350,000 | 19 Aug 2026standstill to 14 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · Capacity Services1 award | |||
| Accenture UK LimitedSME, INTEGRITY360 LIMITEDSME, Nortal UK, TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICESSONI077 Cyber Security Partner and Advisory Services - Lot 230 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2027 · up to 30 Sept 2028Extensions: Initial period 1 year, can be extended by one further year. | £250,000 | 19 Aug 2026standstill to 14 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
4 commercial parties on the notice- Accenture (UK) LimitedFramework contractor
- Integrity360 Limited (Ireland) Framework contractor
- Nortal UKFramework contractor
- Tata Consultancy Services LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (10)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Clarification answers
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Through the system
- Bidding documents and specifications Scope of Requirements
- Bidding documents and specifications Legal Agreement
- Bidding documents and specifications Request for approval
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
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