Tender

SONI081 Learning & Development Services

SONI LTD

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

SONI Ltd, a private utility company based in Belfast, is inviting tenders for the provision of Learning and Development (L&D) Services as part of its People & Place strategy. The tender, titled "SONI081 Learning & Development Services," seeks partnerships to establish a comprehensive learning ecosystem for SONI employees. The procurement process follows an open competition method under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54, explicitly addressing training services within the UK. The key procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 10th June 2026. The procurement process aims to award contracts for services related to Learning Management Systems (LMS) and instructor-led training, with an overall project value of £275,000 (gross: £330,000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for L&D companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their reach by partnering with an established entity like SONI Ltd. Businesses specialising in LMS solutions, learning content development, or instructor-led training, either online or face-to-face, will find this tender aligned with their service offerings. The provision for a possible contract extension of up to three years enhances the potential for sustained collaboration. By participating, companies can leverage this contract to strengthen their market presence and demonstrate expertise in delivering integrated learning solutions within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

SONI081 Learning & Development Services

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Learning Management System (LMS) + Content + Delivery

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).

Renewal: A possible extension of 3 years awarded annually.

LMS only without delivery

Refer to full scope of requirements

Renewal: Potential extension for a further 3 years awarded annaully

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

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.

Renewal: Potential of 3 year extension awarded annually

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047136-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SONI LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT6 9RT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Moneyreagh
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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