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title: "SONI034 - Provision of Independent Community Forum and Deliberative Dialogue Services Framework"
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# SONI034 - Provision of Independent Community Forum and Deliberative Dialogue Services Framework

Buyer: SONI LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4afd16e2-d956-41cf-ab62-8ac245abcbf6

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## Summary

SONI Ltd is currently seeking tenders for the "SONI034 - Provision of Independent Community Forum and Deliberative Dialogue Services Framework". This procurement, classified under the CPV code 75200000 (Provision of services to the community), aims to support community engagement for Northern Ireland energy projects through independent forums and consultation processes. The project is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The tender, published on 27 November 2024, is in the active stage with submissions due by 20 December 2024. The contract, valued between £300,000 and £350,000, will commence on 1 February 2025 and run through 31 January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the community services sector, particularly those specialising in public consultation and deliberative dialogue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for the outlined services. The open procurement method ensures a fair and competitive process, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector, particularly in facilitating community engagement and consultation for substantial infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Provision of independent community forum and deliberative dialogue services. Development of consistent SONI community forum model to be implemented in parallel with SONI project community consultations, where a project is a select strategic enabler of Northern Ireland energy projects Organisation and facilitation of Community Forum events and processes for SONI infrastructure projects as required Development of findings reports to inform Pre-Application Community Consultation processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16e916f-fc25-4415-862f-76da64874c80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SONI LTD |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT6 9RT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Moneyreagh |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16e916f-fc25-4415-862f-76da64874c80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16e916f-fc25-4415-862f-76da64874c80
  27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV169064
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.soni.ltd.uk

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