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SFO/Fin/Advanced 2025/6

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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26 Mar 2025 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for the provision of a 12-month licence subscription, which includes support maintenance. The procurement falls under the industry category of technical computer support services (CPV code: 72611000). The contract has been directly awarded to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham. The process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage, with the contract period starting from 1st March 2025 and ending on 28th February 2026. The total value of the contract is £224,675.02, and the project is located in London, postal code SW1Y5BS. Key dates in this process included the tender period ending on 28th February 2025 and the award date on the same day.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the technical computer support services sector. Although the tender was awarded directly, companies specialising in IT support and software subscription services should note the significance of such contracts, particularly those of considerable value. Experience in handling comprehensive support packages for large government departments like the SFO would be particularly beneficial. Businesses aiming to grow in this sector should leverage their expertise in providing high-quality support maintenance services and should stay alert for similar upcoming opportunities to expand their client base and secure substantial contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SFO/Fin/Advanced 2025/6

Notice Description

12 month licence subscription - Includes support maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fbaa218-95c8-4215-b41c-707bb7615be3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469a3100-2cee-4b4a-9a7d-c9dd3637aa4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,675 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,675 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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