--- title: "SONI021" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039b87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039b87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039b87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039b87.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SONI LTD" published: "2023-08-14" --- # SONI021 Buyer: SONI LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039b87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039b87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039b87.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "SONI021" for business analysis consultancy services is currently in the active stage. The buying organisation, SONI Ltd based in Belfast, is seeking a consultancy business to design, manage, and implement a demerger project following regulatory changes. The project has a total value of £2 million and is structured as a framework agreement with potential for annual extensions. The contract involves two main phases to be delivered at SONI's offices in Belfast. This tender opportunity presents a chance for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis and management to compete. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity should have experience in implementing demerger projects and operating within the business analysis consultancy services industry. The procurement method is selective, following a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Interested parties need to register via the myTenders website to access relevant information and submit electronic responses for consideration. ## Notice Following a lengthy consultation period, the Utility Regulator in Northern Ireland issued a decision in August 2022 regarding SONI Governance matters. This decision became effective within the SONI TSO Licence from 26 October 2022. The Licence Modification requires significant changes to the SONI Ltd Board composition and the relationship between EirGrid plc (as parent) and SONI Ltd (its subsidiary). They also require that the SONI TSO business be managerially and operationally separate from EirGrid and any other company within the EirGrid Group with separate premises, IT and other systems, equipment, facilities, processes and staff. The Utility Regulator's Licence Modification requirements for independence at Board, Management and Operational levels in the SONI business equates to a de-facto requirement to demerge the EirGrid and SONI businesses. As a result, SONI is now seeking to appoint a consultancy business to design, manage and implement this demerger project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of two years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional three years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. The demerger project will be run over two phases: (i) the initial scope, design and cost of the demerger project (ii) the implementation of the demerger project. It is envisaged that the majority of the contracting requirements will be delivered at SONI's offices in Belfast. Additional information: The estimated value of 2 million GBP is inclusive of the entire duration. Options: As this is a framework, the need of the required services may increase or decrease over the term. Renewal: Option to extend annually for an additional 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023774-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 | TLN06 Belfast | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2023 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023774-2023 - 27 Jan 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002648-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.soni.ltd.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43172 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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