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Published 16 Sept 2026, 17:18 BST
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SONI089 – Software Licensing & Buying Services

Official notice
Authority:SONI Ltd
Framework Agreement
Multi-lot
services
Competitive flexible procedure
Above threshold
WTO GPA (GPA)
{"utilities"}
SME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)
£68,557,055
Notional ceiling exc. VAT — not attributable revenue
Submission deadline
30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
43d 18h leftTypical competition: 3 bids4-digit CPV 4821 · n=235 bid reports
Clarification Cut-Off
16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Tender enquiry deadline · 2 lots
Contract duration
5 yrs (with extension options)
Starts 15 Jan 2027, 00:00 GMT

What is being bought & procurement scope

Procurement Scope & Specification
Tenderline summary generated from the published notice
Executive Summary: SONI Ltd: "SONI089 – Software Licensing & Buying Services". Published status: active. Published value: £68,557,055. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

Official Requirement Description:

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.

Lots and requirements (2)

Procurement Structure
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Productivity Platform Licensing Services
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£17,607,113
    Refer to Request for Proposal and Scope of Work
    Contract period:
    15 Jan 2027 — 14 Jan 2032 (5 yrs)
    Eligibility:
    SME eligible
    Options / extension:
    5 years with the option to extend up to 3 years at SONI's sole discretion
    Pre-Qualification & Selection Criteria (PQQ)
    • Economic & Financial
      Refer to RFP
    • Technical Capacity
      Refer to RFP
    • Economic & Financial
      Refer to RFP
    • Technical Capacity
      Refer to RFP
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Multi-Supplier Software Licensing & Buying Services
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£50,949,942
    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:
    Contract period:
    15 Jan 2027 — 14 Jan 2032 (5 yrs)
    Eligibility:
    SME eligible
    Options / extension:
    : 5 years base term + option to extend by up to 3 years at SONI’s sole discretion
    Pre-Qualification & Selection Criteria (PQQ)
    • Economic & Financial
      Refer to RFP
    • Technical Capacity
      Refer to RFP
    • Economic & Financial
      Refer to RFP
    • Technical Capacity
      Refer to RFP

Published award criteria & contract terms

From this notice
Only criteria and terms published on this notice. Conditions of participation in the tender pack are not inferred.
Evaluation weighting
Quality: 120
Price: 80
Same published split on all 2 lots.Published as relative weights, not percentage points.
Published sub-criteria
  • Previous Experience — 20
  • Approach & Methodology — 25
  • Tenderer Capacity - Team Structure — 15
  • Previous Experience — 20
  • Approach & Methodology — 25
  • Tenderer Capacity - Team Structure — 15
  • Ultimate Cost — 40
  • Ultimate Cost — 40
Published terms
Contract duration5 yrs (with extension options)
Selection criteria are also published on 2 lots — see the lot list above.

Procedure terms & legal framework

Procedure methodCompetitive flexible procedureLegal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54
Procurement Act 2023
Procurement categoryservices
Notice statusOpen for tenderProcurement threshold
Above threshold
(FTS publication)
Regulatory regime{"utilities"}
Commercial structureFramework agreementCompetition typeCompetitive procedureGPA WTO covered{"GPA"}
Recurring procurementNo (One-off requirement)First published16 Sept 2026, 17:18 BSTLast source update16 Sept 2026, 17:18 BST
Award evaluation windowSubmission end — 30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMTClassification (CPV)IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, Networking software package
Delivery area
UK
Official Registry OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0773e9

How to participate & submission route

Official notice
Authorized E-Sourcing Portal
Official Buyer Portal
Online submission allowed
Language: EN
Expression of interest (EOI)
30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
Tender submission deadline
30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channelOfficial e-sourcing portalElectronic submissionAllowedAccepted languagesen
Participation feeFree of charge (Open access)
Detailed Submission Instructions & Authority Contacts
From official release
www.mytenders.co.uk
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    16 Sept 2026, 17:18 BST
  2. Clarification deadline
    16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Awards (0)No award published
Contracts (0)No contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Notice history
From official release and amendment events
  1. Official notice release published
    16 Sept 2026, 17:18 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SONI Ltd

Contracting authority
GB-PPON-PPVY-9479-DHPY
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Official Documents & Specifications (8)

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