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SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF 2/2

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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13 Feb 2026 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the Serious Fraud Office as the buying organisation, focusing on the procurement of legal services under the title "SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF 2/2". This contract falls within the industry category of Legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement has already reached the award stage, with the direct award contract based on a selective procurement method via a call-off from framework RM6179 - Lot 2. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 30th November 2027, with an estimated value of £2,520,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal service providers, particularly those experienced in delivering specialised legal services within the public sector. With the Serious Fraud Office seeking expertise in handling complex legal matters, businesses that excel in legal consultancy and possess a strong reputation in this domain are well-suited to engage and potentially grow through such government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity challenging due to the scale and specificity required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF 2/2

Notice Description

Call off from framework RM6179 - Lot 2. Direct award contract. Due to an oversight this was not published on the date it should have been. Costs in the contract do not include VAT. Costs are also estimate as costs are based on projected usage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dec4996-ac4c-4fb5-ab3e-03aa09dc2409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a919e-75ab-4467-baec-9b8bd00b80f7
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
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 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
Daniel Fagan
Contact Email
daniel.fagan@sfo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072397495

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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