Award

Provision of Legal Services to the SFO

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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Award

29 Dec 2022 at 17:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services and representation in a civil case. The buying organisation, Serious Fraud Office, located in London, awarded the contract to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. The contract value is £3,023,089.50 and the contract period is from 27th January 2022 to 27th June 2025.

This tender for legal services presents an opportunity for law firms specialising in legal advisory and representation services to compete. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses located in London or able to deliver services in the region may find this opportunity particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services to the SFO

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of legal services and representation at court to the SFO in a civil case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d9e6813-fd35-415c-b259-8a73d011797b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6150ca30-4fcb-49f4-8b22-f8c09af24535
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,023,089 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,023,089 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 27 Jun 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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