SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor

SONI Ltd is seeking a single supplier to serve as a Client-Side Advisor under a Framework Agreement to support the Corporate IT Separation Programme and the establishment of a Security Operations Centre. The selected partner will augment internal teams by providing programme leadership, technical assurance, test assurance, and transition support, specifically overseeing the delivery of Systems Integrators and other external suppliers. This role is strictly advisory and does not include the direct implementation or provision of underlying systems and equipment. The procurement is conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, with a particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract is estimated to run from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2029, with a potential one-year extension to January 31, 2030, at the discretion of SONI. The total estimated value is 6.3 million GBP excluding VAT. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of ultimate cost (40 percent), previous experience (20 percent), approach and methodology (15 percent), a face-to-face meeting for core team validation (15 percent), and tenderer capacity (10 percent). All submissions must be made electronically via the designated portal by November 20, 2026.