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Published 20 Oct 2025, 15:23 BST

Official UK procurement notice

CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilities
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72)Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£6,560,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 19 Nov 2025awarded 21 Jul 2026
Awarded to Accenture UK Limited +7 more3 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2033 with extensions · starts 30 Jun 2026

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NIE Networks now wishes to award a Framework Agreement for Digital, IT and Data Services.

This procurement relates to Framework Digital, IT and Data Consultancy Services.

This framework agreement comprises of three Lots.

Lot 1 General Consultancy Services

Lot 2 Data Protection Consultancy Services

Lot 3 Independent EA Assurance Services

Following the procurement process, successful suppliers will be selected for each Lot and placed on the Framework.

For further information and documentation, please visit eSourcingNI.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 30 Jun 2032, 23:59 BST.
  • How the procedure runs: As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data & IT Consultancy

CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Industry specific software development services · Placement services of personnel · Programming services of application software · Programming services of systems and user software · Software programming and consultancy services · System implementation planning services · Systems and technical consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 7 yrs from 30 Jun 2026
Published description of the framework

As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £6,560,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy ServicesAwardedRenewal 3 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 30 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2033 with extensions
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). · The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72200000 Software programming and consultancy services72211000 Programming services of systems and user software72212000 Programming services of application software72212100 Industry specific software development services72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Lot #2CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Data Protection Consultancy ServicesRenewal 3 yrsceiling above

This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Data Protection advice and guidance to large organisations.

Contract period: 30 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2033 with extensions
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). · The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72200000 Software programming and consultancy services72211000 Programming services of systems and user software72212000 Programming services of application software72212100 Industry specific software development services72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Lot #3CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Independent EA Assurance ServicesRenewal 3 yrsceiling above

This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Independent EA Assurance services to large utility and/or regulated organisations.

Contract period: 30 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2033 with extensions
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). · The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72200000 Software programming and consultancy services72211000 Programming services of systems and user software72212000 Programming services of application software72212100 Industry specific software development services72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 30 Jun 2032
First published
20 Oct 2025, 15:23 BST
Last source update
21 Jul 2026, 15:55 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 30 Jun 2026
Authority reference
CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-066789
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportIndustry specific software development servicesPlacement services of personnelProgramming services of application softwareProgramming services of systems and user softwareSoftware programming and consultancy servicesSystem implementation planning servicesSystems and technical consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7 Find a Tender
How it runs

As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data & IT Consultancy

Review and risk notes
Risks

As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Requests to participate (first stage)
19 Nov 2025, 15:00 GMT
Appointment period ends
19 Nov 2025, 15:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
10 Nov 2025, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above mentioned address

Timeline

20 Oct 2025 → 21 Jul 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published367 days ago
    20 Oct 2025, 15:23 BST
  2. Clarification questions by346 days ago
    10 Nov 2025, 15:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends337 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    19 Nov 2025, 15:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts114 days ago
    30 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by113 days ago
    30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent93 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published93 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 15:55 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Oct 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    20 Oct 2025, 15:23 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    21 Jul 2026, 15:55 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    21 Jul 2026, 15:55 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    31 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 83 awards · see the list ↓

£3,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy Services3 awards
Accenture UK Limited, CGI IT UK Limited, EXPLEO UK LIMITED, KPMG IrelandSME, OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, PA CONSULTING SERVICES LTDCA298 - Lot 1 - General Consultancy Services7 Aug 2026 – 7 Aug 2029 · up to 7 Aug 2033Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). · Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).ceiling above21 Jul 2026Awarded
Bridewell Consulting Limited, KPMG IrelandSMECA298 - Lot 2 - Data Protection Consultancy Services7 Aug 2026 – 7 Aug 2029 · up to 7 Aug 2033Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). · Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).£560,00021 Jul 2026Awarded
Accenture UK Limited, KPMG IrelandSME, RESULTING LIMITEDCA298 - Lot 3 - Independent EA Assurance Services7 Aug 2026 – 7 Aug 2029 · up to 7 Aug 2033Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). · Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).ceiling above21 Jul 2026Awarded

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contracting authorityPrivate utilityNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-COH: NI026041 120 Malone Road, Belfast, UK, BT9 5HTContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice
  • Accenture (UK) LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYHC-2313-BXRY 30 Fenchurch Street, London, London, EC3M 3BDContact email
  • Bridewell Consulting LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJZH-7223-JZDM Thames Tower, Station Road, Reading, South East, RG1 1LXContact email
  • CGI IT UK LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PHYV-4665-PNTX 14th Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, London, EC3M 3BYContact email
  • Expleo UK LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCNG-9234-RTJR Club Street, Preston, North West, PR5 6FNContact email
  • KPMG IrelandFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZNV-4377-GCLH Stokes Place, Dublin, IE, D02 DE03, IEContact email
  • Ove Arup & Partners LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZJN-8211-DBBV 8 Fitzroy Street, London, London, W1T 4BJContact email
  • PA Consulting Services LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PNTG-1767-GXBV 10 Bressenden Place, London, London, SW1E 5DNContact email
  • Resulting LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZZZ-9166-RRYQ 120 Lakeside Drive, Warrington, North West, WA1 1RUContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender