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SFO-IS&T-RM6098-Provision of IT Services

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has completed a procurement process under the title "SFO-IS&T-RM6098-Provision of IT Services". This tender involved the procurement of IT services, including software, hardware, and associated professional services, with no minimum spend requirement, but a maximum budget of £9,000,000 over a 3-year contract period. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from the RM6098 framework agreement, and falls under industry category CPV 72000000 for IT services. The location for the delivery of services is London, with a postal code of SW1Y 5BS. The tender was marked complete, with the award notice published on 8th May 2026. The contract commencement is scheduled for 13th January 2026, extending until 13th January 2029.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, which include consulting, software development, Internet consulting, and support services. Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale supplier based in North Yorkshire, has been awarded the contract, indicating the opportunity scale for large enterprises. SMEs and VCSEs were considered inapplicable for this particular procurement due to its scale and scope. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive IT solutions, including hardware consultancy, software programming, data services, and computer-related consultancy, would find this tender lucrative and a potential boost for business growth, especially given the long-term engagement and substantial budget involved.

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Notice Title

SFO-IS&T-RM6098-Provision of IT Services

Notice Description

Call off from RM6098 for Provision on IT Services following an ITT. This is for the assistance in procuring Software, Hardware and Associated Professional Services - including Contract Management and IT Waste Disposal. PS9,000,000 is the maximum spend on the contract over a 3 year period - covering purchasing of the above categories. SFO is not committed to a minimum spend requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd1ae1e-8ec5-4c6d-91d4-75869b8fe79a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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