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title: "CA299 (2024) - Programme & Project Services Resource Augmentation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046d88"
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# CA299 (2024) - Programme & Project Services Resource Augmentation

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d88

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Programme & Project Services Resource Augmentation" framework, under the selective procurement method. This framework focuses on IT services such as consulting and software development, and covers areas including programme management, business change, and quality assurance. The procurement consists of multiple lots, each awarded to a panel of five organisations. The framework agreements are for a period of three years, with options to extend up to seven years in total. The contracts were signed in August 2025, with a total value of £29,000,000, aimed at supporting the RP7 Digital, IT & Data programme across the UK, specifically in Northern Ireland.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, especially those specialised in programme management, business change, and quality assurance. The framework's long-term potential duration up to seven years encourages stable partnerships and continuous involvement in high-value projects. Suitable businesses include both SMEs and large companies, as evidenced by the diverse range of suppliers awarded, such as Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd and Ernst & Young LLP. The negotiated procedure with prior call for competition ensures that only economic operators who meet specific suitability criteria are appointed, favouring firms with established capabilities in the associated disciplines.

## Notice

The Contract Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreement for the provision of Programme and Project Services Resource Augmentation across a number of separate lots. Each framework will be for a period of three(3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting entity of up to four(4) years, with a total potential duration of seven (7) years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Programme /Project Management

NIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 1, in accordance with the ITT documentation. This Lot is concerned with the provision of experienced programme and project management resources to assist NIE Networks in the delivery of the RP7 programme of work. The framework for this lot has been awarded for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) for up to a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each. That is a possible 7 years in total (3 years, with optional 2 x 2-year extensions).

Options: Optional extension period of further 2 periods of up to 2 years each.

Lot 2 - Business change

NIE Networks has placed a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 2, in accordance with the ITT documentation. This Lot is concerned with the provision of experienced business change resources to assist NIE Networks in the delivery of the RP7 Digital, IT & Data programme of work. The framework for this lot is awarded for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) for up to a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each. That is a possible 7 years in total (3 years, with optional 2 x 2-year extensions).

Options: Optional extension period of a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each.

Lot 3 - Quality Assurance

NIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to a framework agreement for this Lot 3, in accordance with the IT documentation. This Lot is concerned with the provision of experienced QA resources to assist NIE Networks in the delivery of the RP7 Digital, IT & Data programme of work. The framework for this lot has been awarded for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) for up to a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each. That is a possible 7 years in total (3 years, with optional 2 x 2 year extensions).

Options: Optional extension period of further 2 periods of up to 2 years each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053481-2025 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000,000 |
| Lots value | £29,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | BELFAST, |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5HT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE; ERNST & YOUNG; EXPLEO TECHNOLOGY; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; VAN RATH RECRUITMENT; VANRATH RECRUITMENT; VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72224100 - System implementation planning services
- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053481-2025
- 5 Jun 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017390-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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