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SFO-IS&T-Opentext-BAU

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office in London has conducted a procurement process titled "SFO-IS&T-Opentext-BAU," focusing on computer-related professional services. This tender involves a call-off from a framework agreement to provide support and improvements for Axcelerate and connected systems, with a contract value of £2,554,776. The procurement method was selective, and the award was completed on 30th September 2025, with the contracting period starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 1st October 2027. The buyer is located at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, and the procurement process is in the award stage as of 12th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services. Companies, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, can benefit from engaging in a framework agreement to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting critical IT infrastructure. The contract with Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large supplier, indicates that both SMEs and larger entities are well-suited to compete, potentially increasing market presence and expanding service offerings. This procurement process is fundamentally aligned with fostering business growth through sustained IT services engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SFO-IS&T-Opentext-BAU

Notice Description

Call-Off for OpenText support to provide skills, resources and capacity for the support and improvement of Axcelerate and connected systems. This is a time and materials contract and does not commit to a specific spend during that period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c7fa9c5-9685-48aa-a562-0e08235e4bc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb10b98-8085-4d08-a225-47df9afa5c97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,554,776 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,554,776 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 2-3 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
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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