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title: "SONI046 Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b38f"
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# SONI046 Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SONI LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b38f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the establishment of a legal services framework by SONI Ltd, focusing on two key lots: "Full Legal Services" and "Commercial, Energy & Regulation". Classified under CPV code 79100000 for legal services, the framework is designed to service SONI Ltd in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement method followed is a restricted procedure with a selective approach, underpinned by a framework agreement. The latest phase is the award stage, dated 12 September 2025, with contracts for both lots signed on 12 August 2025. The opportunity was initially tendered in November 2024, with a submission deadline on 3 December 2024, and the subsequent second stage invitations will be issued on 19 December 2025.

This framework provides significant growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in areas such as corporate law, competition, property, and energy regulation within the Northern Irish market. Ideal contenders are legal firms equipped to offer comprehensive services covering advisory, contractual advice, and dispute resolution, with the availability outlined for both SMEs and larger firms like A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland and Bird & Bird LLP, among others. The contracts, spanning a minimum of four and potentially up to eight years, promise long-term engagements, fostering stability and expansion for participating firms. Those with robust methodologies and a balanced resource mix will find this an advantageous prospect for expanding their client base and influence in the energy and commercial sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Services

### Lot Information

Full Legal Services

A full range of Northern Ireland Legal services and advice, including but not limited to Construction; Environmental; Procurement/Competition; Property; Planning/Consenting; Corporate Law; Corporate Finance; Litigation; Data Protection; and Employment.

Renewal: Renewal is annually for up to 4 years

Commercial, Energy & Regulation

Bespoke services and advice in relation to commercial, energy and regulatory areas of law as they apply to SONI Ltd and the NI Energy sector. Services include, but not limited to:- o Advisory; o Corporate/Commercial; o Contractual advice; o Issues/ Disputes arising.

Renewal: Renewal is annually for upto 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056121-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Minimum 4 years; Maximum 8 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | A&L GOODBODY NORTHERN IRELAND; ARTHUR COX; BIRD & BIRD; CARSON MCDOWELL; CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN; TUGHANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056121-2025
- 4 Nov 2024 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035576-2024

## Notice URLs

- 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.soni.ltd.uk/

## Provenance

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