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SFO-IS&T-SCC-Provision of IT Services

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office has awarded a contract for the provision of IT services, encompassing software, hardware, and associated professional services, including contract management and IT waste disposal. This contract, valued at £9,000,000, will extend over a three-year period from 12 January 2026 to 12 January 2029. Based in London with postal code SW1Y 5BS, this procurement was processed through a call-off from a framework agreement under the information technology services category. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender stage having concluded on 11 January 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialised in software procurement, hardware supply, and professional services management. SMEs and VCSEs have favourable suitability for such contracts, fostering potential for growth. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large enterprise based in Birmingham, has already been named the supplier, highlighting the competitive nature of this tender. With the Serious Fraud Office as the buying organisation, businesses with robust IT solutions and management capabilities are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

SFO-IS&T-SCC-Provision of IT Services

Notice Description

Call off from HTE3 for Provision on IT Services. This is for the assistance in procuring Software, Hardware and Associated Professional Services - including Contract Management and IT Waste Disposal. PS9,000,000 is the maximum spend on the contract over a 3 year period - covering purchasing of the above categories. SFO is not committed to a minimum spend requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0da9f65-d8f8-48f5-a27f-8f42dfb49de3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fa701e-1f8a-46ae-bc03-05c03918764e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2029 3-4 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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