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SFO-IS&T-SCC-Licences

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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08 May 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office, headquartered in London, has completed a procurement process for software package and information systems services under the title "SFO-IS&T-SCC-Licences". This involved a call-off from an established framework agreement to acquire OpenText Axcelerate Review & Analysis Maintenance & Legacy Recommind Standard Support licences. The procurement was handled using a selective method, and the total contract value is £685,032.47. The award stage of this contract was completed, and the contract period is specified for the date of 30th September 2025. The services are to be delivered to an address in the postal code SW1Y 5BS, aligning with the office's operational needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in information systems and software package services. Large-scale enterprises like Specialist Computer Centres PLC, who successfully secured the contract, illustrate the potential for growth through similar procurements. While this particular tender was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses engaged in similar frameworks with a capacity to deliver complex IT solutions can find promising avenues for expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

SFO-IS&T-SCC-Licences

Notice Description

call off from HTE3 via SCC for OpenText Axcelerate Review & Analysis Maintenance & Legacy Recommind Standard Support licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d313659-a0e9-41a9-9210-55a441a53259
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e352ef5b-7497-4497-ae47-0474501f4f2a
Current Stage
Award
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£685,032 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£685,032 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 24 hours
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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