--- title: "SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068473" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068473" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068473.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068473.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SONI LTD" published: "2026-05-01" --- # SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services Buyer: SONI LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068473 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068473) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068473.json) ## Summary SONI Ltd, a private utility based in Belfast, is seeking proposals for its "SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services" tender. The procurement is categorized under IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support with a focus on enhancing SONI's cyber security governance, risk management, and capacity services. This selective procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must express interest by 12th May 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 15th June 2026. The procurement is set within the UK's jurisdiction and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those experienced in cyber security governance and capacity building. With a contract value of £720,000 and the possibility to engage in a framework agreement for up to three participants, there is substantial room for business expansion and partnership with a key utility in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary certifications and a proven track record in delivering similar services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those adept at integrating robust cyber security frameworks within complex organisational structures. ## Notice Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Scope of Requirements (SOR) for full details. ### Lot Information Cyber Security Governance Partner * Embedded Cyber Security Governance Partner services to establish and operate SONI's cyber security governance, risk management and assurance model Renewal: Option to extend by one year Capacity Services Provision of embedded cyber security specialists to provide additional capacity within SONI teams, supporting the day-to-day delivery of cyber security governance and assurance activities. Renewal: Option to extend by one year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040431-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 10:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040431-2026 - 20 Apr 2026 at 11:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035604-2026 - 16 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034819-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040431-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035604-2026 20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034819-2026 16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=638126 Scope of Requirements - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=638127 Legal Agreement - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=638128 Request for approval - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639123 Clarification answers ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/mytenders.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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