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Summary of the contracting process

SONI Ltd, a private utility based in Belfast, is seeking proposals for its "SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services" tender. The procurement is categorized under IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support with a focus on enhancing SONI's cyber security governance, risk management, and capacity services. This selective procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must express interest by 12th May 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 15th June 2026. The procurement is set within the UK's jurisdiction and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those experienced in cyber security governance and capacity building. With a contract value of £720,000 and the possibility to engage in a framework agreement for up to three participants, there is substantial room for business expansion and partnership with a key utility in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary certifications and a proven track record in delivering similar services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those adept at integrating robust cyber security frameworks within complex organisational structures.

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Notice Title

SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services

Notice Description

Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Scope of Requirements (SOR) for full details.

Lot Information

Cyber Security Governance Partner

* Embedded Cyber Security Governance Partner services to establish and operate SONI's cyber security governance, risk management and assurance model

Renewal: Option to extend by one year

Capacity Services

Provision of embedded cyber security specialists to provide additional capacity within SONI teams, supporting the day-to-day delivery of cyber security governance and assurance activities.

Renewal: Option to extend by one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068473
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040431-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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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
Not specified

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

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