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03 Jul 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

SONI Ltd, a well-known private utility company based in Belfast, is initiating a public procurement process for their IT Separation Programme workstreams under the title "SONI084 IT Sourcing & Procurement Advisory Services." This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement is being conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure and is part of Phase 2 of the programme. Key deadlines associated with this procurement include the enquiry period ending on 17th July 2026, the tender submission deadline on 31st July 2026, and the anticipated contract start date on 1st September 2026. The entire process aligns with the UK Procurement Act 2023 and corresponding Procurement Regulations 2024.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT consulting and procurement advisory services. The value of the contract, amounting to approximately £750,000, presents a lucrative opportunity for firms with experience in competitive procurement processes, particularly those aligned with utility regulations. Businesses with robust team structures and proven methodologies in IT sourcing will be well-suited to compete. This tender specifically welcomes participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a beneficial platform for such companies to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships in the public sector IT advisory domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SONI084 IT Sourcing & Procurement Advisory Services

Notice Description

SONI is seeking to appoint a Sourcing and Procurement Advisory provider to plan, manage, and execute competitive procurement processes across the IT Separation Programme workstreams, in full compliance with the UK Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated Procurement Regulations 2024. The appointed provider will act as SONI's primary procurement advisory partner throughout Phase 2, working alongside SONI's internal procurement team, internal programme team and external technical advisors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062868-2026
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
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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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