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SONI089 – Software Licensing & Buying Services

  • First published: 24 October 2026
  • Last modified: 24 October 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0773e9
Published by:
SONI Ltd
Authority ID:
AA40228
Publication date:
24 October 2026
Deadline date:
31 October 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

SONI089

Procurement 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.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

68557055.08 GBP to 68557055.08GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

15 January 2027, 00:00AM to 14 January 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 14 January 2035

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

SONI Ltd

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 12 Manse Road

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT6 9RT

Country: United Kingdom

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

Competitive flexible procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Utilities

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Maximum number of suppliers

3

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

Framework operation description

Refer to the RFP

Lots

Divided into 2 lots

Productivity Platform Licensing Services

Lot number: 1

Description

Refer to Request for Proposal and Scope of Work

CPV classifications

  • 48210000 - Networking software package
  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

17607112.67 GBP Excluding VAT

21128553.20 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

14 January 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

14 January 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

5 years with the option to extend up to 3 years at SONI's sole discretion

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Refer to Award Criteria in RFP

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

Refer to RFP

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

Refer to RFP

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Previous Experience

Description

Tenderers are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient recent and relevant experience to deliver contracts of this nature:

Weighting: 20.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Approach & Methodology

Description

An outline to the Tenderer’s overall Approach and Methodology for the planning and delivery of the types of services outlined in the Scope of Requirements

Weighting: 25.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Tenderer Capacity - Team Structure

Description

An outline to the Tenderer’s overall Approach and Methodology for the planning and delivery of the types of services outlined in the Scope of Requirements.

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Ultimate Cost

Description

Ultimate Cost of proposal in accordance with the Pricing Schedules.

This criterion is sub-weighted as follows:

Combined Cost of Service - 25%;

Pricing Transparency - 5%;

Daily Rates 10%

See Part 2 - Form 5

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Multi-Supplier Software Licensing & Buying Services

Lot number: 2

Description

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:

CPV classifications

  • 48210000 - Networking software package
  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

50949942.41 GBP Excluding VAT

61139930.89 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

14 January 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

14 January 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

: 5 years base term + option to extend by up to 3 years at SONI’s sole discretion

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Refer to Award Criteria in RFP

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

Refer to RFP

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

Refer to RFP

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Previous Experience

Description

Tenderers are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient recent and relevant experience to deliver contracts of this nature:

Weighting: 20.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Approach & Methodology

Description

An outline to the Tenderer’s overall Approach and Methodology for the planning and delivery of the types of services outlined in the Scope of Requirements.

Weighting: 25.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Tenderer Capacity - Team Structure

Description

Allocation of human resources in order to deliver the requirements effectively including the qualifications & experience of the proposed key personnel and commitment and management of their time.

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Ultimate Cost

Description

Ultimate Cost of proposal in accordance with the Pricing Schedules.

This criterion is sub-weighted as follows:

Combined Cost of Service - 25%;

Pricing Transparency - 5%;

Daily Rates 10%

See Part 2 - Form 5

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Documents

Expression of interest deadline

30 October 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

16 October 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

30 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

www.mytenders.co.uk

Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

1

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Expression of interest deadline

30 October 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

16 October 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

30 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

www.mytenders.co.uk

Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

1

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

SONI Good and Services Framework

ID

L-2

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Lot 1 Productivity Platform Licensing Services

ID

L-3

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Lot 2 Multi-Supplier Software Licencing and Buying Services

ID

L-4

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

RFP Software Licencing & Buying Services

ID

L-5

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

SOR Compliance Matrix

ID

L-6

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

SOR Software Licencing and Buying Services

ID

L-7

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

All Clarification questions and answers

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Computer and Related Services
48210000 Networking software package Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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