This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:50

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office, located in London, England, has completed a public procurement process titled "Additional Allocation of works - Case 1.2," focused on legal services. This tender was part of a call-off from the CCS (GCA) framework RM6336 and followed a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 673,040, covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. Although this procurement stage is complete with the contract award date published on 16th June 2026, it is significant for those involved in legal services looking to understand recent procurement frameworks and outcomes within this category.

This opportunity highlights the potential for growth within the legal services sector, specifically for large-scale enterprises, as indicated by the selection of Array Ediscovery (UK) Limited as the supplier. The nature of this selective procurement process underscores the importance of participating in relevant framework agreements, which can be beneficial for businesses looking to secure government contracts. Businesses specialising in e-discovery and legal consulting services would have been well-suited to compete in similar tenders, providing opportunities to expand their operations through government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Additional Allocation of works - Case 1.2

Notice Description

Additional allocation of works. Call off from CCS (GCA) framework RM6336. Initial allocation awarded following competition. Costs entered do not include VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41b66462-c3b0-41fe-82b2-2c969b89f014
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523a59e-b766-4a05-8880-d0ea5cc94e91
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£673,040 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,249 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

ALTLAW EDISCOVERY

ARRAY EDISCOVERY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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