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SFO-SRA EXPERT

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), a central government public authority based in London, concluded a procurement process titled "SFO-SRA EXPERT" to secure expert witness services in the industry category of services. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete' with the award date specified as 13th August 2025. The contract, which followed a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold status, was awarded to Janet Taylor, a large-scale supplier located in Upwey, UK. The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and is set to end on 31st December 2025, with a possibility of extension until the end of a trial period, scheduled to potentially extend to 31st December 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly those capable of delivering across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. While this specific contract was awarded through a direct method without competition, it underscores the demand for expertise in legal and fraud investigation support services. Businesses with a focus on public sector contracting and those able to meet rigorous compliance and professional evaluation standards are well-placed to compete for similar opportunities, positioning themselves for growth in the legal and consultancy services market.

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Notice Title

SFO-SRA EXPERT

Notice Description

SFO requires an SRA expert to provide expert witness services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058714
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@sfo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

JANET TAYLOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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