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SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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12 Dec 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office has completed the procurement process for legal services under the title "SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF," awarded through the CCS framework RM6179, Lot 2. The procurement process utilised a selective methodology, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 7th April 2023 and covers the period from 8th April 2023 to 31st March 2024. Located in London, United Kingdom, the services are classified under CPV code 79100000, representing legal services. The contract, valued at £182,821 GBP, was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the legal services industry, especially those capable of delivering tailored and sophisticated solutions to government agencies. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms, such as Eversheds Sutherland, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in such selective procurement processes. The Serious Fraud Office requires significant legal expertise, indicating that well-established law firms with robust capabilities in handling complex legal matters should consider pursuing similar future opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF

Notice Description

This contract is awarded via CCS framework RM6179 - Lot 2. Unfortunately this contract was not published earlier due to an oversight.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c7bbf02-7303-4fbf-a717-24472f86b313
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b07f10-92b3-4bb5-b08c-8993247b02fe
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,821 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,821 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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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
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

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