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SONI046 Legal Services Framework

SONI Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 11:49

Award Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the establishment of a legal services framework by SONI Ltd, focusing on two key lots: "Full Legal Services" and "Commercial, Energy & Regulation". Classified under CPV code 79100000 for legal services, the framework is designed to service SONI Ltd in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement method followed is a restricted procedure with a selective approach, underpinned by a framework agreement. The latest phase is the award stage, dated 12 September 2025, with contracts for both lots signed on 12 August 2025. The opportunity was initially tendered in November 2024, with a submission deadline on 3 December 2024, and the subsequent second stage invitations will be issued on 19 December 2025.

This framework provides significant growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in areas such as corporate law, competition, property, and energy regulation within the Northern Irish market. Ideal contenders are legal firms equipped to offer comprehensive services covering advisory, contractual advice, and dispute resolution, with the availability outlined for both SMEs and larger firms like A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland and Bird & Bird LLP, among others. The contracts, spanning a minimum of four and potentially up to eight years, promise long-term engagements, fostering stability and expansion for participating firms. Those with robust methodologies and a balanced resource mix will find this an advantageous prospect for expanding their client base and influence in the energy and commercial sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SONI046 Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services

Lot Information

Full Legal Services

A full range of Northern Ireland Legal services and advice, including but not limited to Construction; Environmental; Procurement/Competition; Property; Planning/Consenting; Corporate Law; Corporate Finance; Litigation; Data Protection; and Employment.

Renewal: Renewal is annually for up to 4 years

Commercial, Energy & Regulation

Bespoke services and advice in relation to commercial, energy and regulatory areas of law as they apply to SONI Ltd and the NI Energy sector. Services include, but not limited to:- o Advisory; o Corporate/Commercial; o Contractual advice; o Issues/ Disputes arising.

Renewal: Renewal is annually for upto 4 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b38f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056121-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Minimum 4 years; Maximum 8 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SONI Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT6 9RT
Postcode Area
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
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Moneyreagh
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland

Arthur Cox

Bird & Bird LLP

Carson McDowell

Cleaver Fulton Rankin Limited

Tughans LLP

Further Information

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