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title: "SONI030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f638"
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buyer: "SONI LTD"
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# SONI030

Buyer: SONI LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f638

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## Summary

The SONI Ltd has completed a tender process titled "SONI030" for business analysis consultancy services. The procurement was for a demerger consultancy service related to changing board compositions and operational separations. The contract value was £2,000,000, signed on 1st February 2024, and was awarded to Ernst & Young. The procurement method was a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The location for the services is in Belfast, and the tender's mainProcurementCategory was services. The procurement stage is completed.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy businesses specializing in business analysis and management to engage in projects related to demerger programs. Businesses with experience in board composition changes, separation processes, and complex consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract value of £2,000,000 and the selective procurement method offer a lucrative opportunity for suitable consultancy firms with expertise in the industry category of business analysis consultancy services.

## 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 programme.

### 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. SONI offers a hybrid working model. Candidates resources would be expected to attend SONI's office in Belfast for certain meetings and workshops as and when required. Additional information: The estimated value of 2 million sterling 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/003825-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## 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

- 6 Feb 2024 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003825-2024
- 23 Aug 2023 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024769-2023

## 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
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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