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SFO/IST/ISTStrat/JH

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office, located in London, has concluded a public procurement process for systems and technical consultancy services under the title "SFO/IST/ISTStrat/JH". This was a selective procurement through a call-off contract facilitated by the G-Cloud 14 framework. The tender status has been marked as complete, with the value of the contract being £192,000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 2nd February 2026, following a tender period that ended on 4th January 2026. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This contract is aimed at providing outsourced consultancy support, specifically within the CPV category 72220000, which focuses on systems and technical consultancy services.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced with government contracts and framework agreements. As the procurement method was selective and involved a call-off from an established framework, businesses familiar with G-Cloud 14 procedures are especially well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly advantageous given the explicit indication of suitability for SMEs. This contract not only aids in business growth through potential government partnerships but also enables companies to enhance their portfolios by delivering critical consultancy services to a high-profile government entity like the Serious Fraud Office.

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Notice Title

SFO/IST/ISTStrat/JH

Notice Description

Call-off contract for outsourced consultancy support. Call-off contract awarded via G-Cloud 14 framework following G-Cloud 14 procedures. Costs included do not include VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0620a3dd-0ea2-4d06-813c-5d4d32a4a60b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8328b0-a551-4286-966f-a6aa03532a6b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLTHORPE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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