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SONI081 Learning & Development Services

  • First published: 03 June 2026
  • Last modified: 03 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-069f4a
Published by:
SONI Ltd
Authority ID:
AA40228
Publication date:
03 June 2026
Deadline date:
11 June 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

SONI is looking to partner with a Learning and Development (L&D) Company/ Companies to facilitate the People & Place strategy for its employees, in order to implement a single learning ecosystem that supports compliance, role-based development, and career pathways across SONI - see full scope of requirements.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

SONI081

Procurement description

SONI is looking to partner with a Learning and Development (L&D) Company/ Companies to facilitate the People & Place strategy for its employees, in order to implement a single learning ecosystem that supports compliance, role-based development, and career pathways across SONI - see full scope of requirements.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

275000.00 GBP to 275000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM to 30 June 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 June 2031

Contracting authority

SONI Ltd

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 12 Manse Road

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT6 9RT

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.soni.ltd.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPVY-9479-DHPY

NUTS code: UKN0E

Contact name: Dee Fraser

Email: tenders.soni@soni.ltd.uk

Organisation type: Private utility

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Utilities

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 3 lots

Learning Management System (LMS) + Content + Delivery

Lot number: 1

Description

SONI’s preference is to appoint one Learning & Development provider that can supply: (1) a Learning Management System (LMS) and learning content library, and (2) delivery of instructor-led training (face-to-face and online).

CPV classifications

  • 80500000 - Training services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

100000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

120000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 June 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

A possible extension of 3 years awarded annually.

Simple description of award criteria

Award Criteria is listed out in the RFP

LMS only without delivery

Lot number: 2

Description

Refer to full scope of requirements

CPV classifications

  • 80500000 - Training services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

100000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

120000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 June 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Potential extension for a further 3 years awarded annaully

Simple description of award criteria

Full award criteria are in the RFP and Scope of Requirements

Delivery only: instructor-led delivery (face-to-face and/or virtual) without LMS

Lot number: 3

Description

For Lot 2 and 3, SONI will evaluate proposals on the criteria applicable to that Lot. SONI may award to a single provider (Lot 1) where this represents best overall value and lowest delivery risk; or may award separate contracts for LMS and delivery if that better meets the outcomes.

CPV classifications

  • 80500000 - Training services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

75000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

90000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 June 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Potential of 3 year extension awarded annually

Simple description of award criteria

Full award criteria is in the RFP & Scope of Requirements

Submission

Tender submission deadline

10 June 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

02 June 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.mytenders.co.uk; tender/submissionTerms/electronicSubmissionPolicy

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Documents

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Request for Proposal

ID

L-2

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Scope of Services/Requirements

ID

L-3

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Consultancy Agreement

ID

L-4

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Clarification Responses to Questions

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80500000 Training services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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