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SFO/RTR01-RTT01/DF

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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06 May 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SFO/RTR01-RTT01/DF" involved the contracting of real-time transcription services under a call-off contract from a Ministry of Justice framework. This procurement was conducted by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), located in London, England. The procurement fits within the category of law-courts-related administrative services and follows a selective procurement method. The tender period concluded on 19th December 2025, and the contract period spans from 18th March 2026 to 18th March 2027. The award phase is complete, with EPIQ EUROPE, LTD selected as the supplier, having settled the award on 18th March 2026, with a contract value of £32,933 (excluding VAT).

This tender represents an opportunity in the legal services industry for businesses specialising in court-related administrative services. The opportunity was particularly suited for firms capable of providing high-quality transcription services efficiently, with EPIQ EUROPE, LTD being a large-scale company successfully fulfilling these requirements. While the procurement was selective, it could serve as a precedent for other service providers aiming to engage in similar framework agreements, thus enabling them to expand their presence in the legal and transcription service sectors, particularly those recognised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Notice Title

SFO/RTR01-RTT01/DF

Notice Description

Contract for Real Time Transcription Services. Call off contract from MOJ framework. Awarded following ITT, but only 1 supplier available on the lots required. This changed to an Invitation to Quote. Total costs on the contract include costs which will be paid by the defence and the courts. The costs recorded here are the SFO's costs. Costs do not include VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5463e92-c803-4d1d-8394-6b1925557b60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9224fb-f200-4571-b3ca-038abea6ac23
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,933 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,933 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 1-2 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

EPIQ EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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