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SFO/DFU/Crypto Training

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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08 Sep 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "SFO/DFU/Crypto Training" contract, seeking external training services to augment their capabilities in cryptoasset digital forensic artefacts. The procurement, categorised under training services (CPV code 80500000) and facilitated through a direct award method below the competition threshold, was formalised on 8th September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £17,000 excluding VAT, is set to commence on 15th September 2025 and will run for two years, with potential for a one-year extension. The training services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, with the contract featuring a scheduled signature date on 15th September 2025.

This tender represents a focused opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensic and cryptoasset training to penetrate a niche market. Given the contract has been awarded directly to TRM Labs UK Ltd, companies looking to offer similar specialised services could benefit from exploring collaborative opportunities or preparing for future related tenders. Businesses with expertise in digital forensics or advanced training methodologies would be well-placed to support similar government initiatives, fostering growth through strategic networking and capability demonstration in a burgeoning field.

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Notice Title

SFO/DFU/Crypto Training

Notice Description

The SFO is looking for external training to enhance our internal training on cryptoasset digital forensic artefacts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05958c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054541-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

TRM LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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