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ContractAmendment

08 Jun 2026 at 14:14

ContractAmendment

19 Feb 2026 at 16:07

ContractAmendment

09 Oct 2025 at 13:35

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 13:33

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 12:02

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "SFO-FM-Design/Planning - Ridge" involves the Serious Fraud Office, a central government authority in London, located at 2-4 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BS. This process resides within the services industry category, specifically involving architectural space planning consultancy. The latest stage of the procurement is at the contract amendment phase, with significant amendments made on 5th May 2026. The contract period started on 5th May 2026, with a continuation until 31st October 2026, and a possible extension until 31st October 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £392,946. This procurement uses a direct method under the legal framework of the 2023 legislation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in architectural consultancy and construction services, as it covers a strategic development area for the Serious Fraud Office. The contract's nature suggests that large and medium-sized consultancy firms with expertise in public sector projects would be well-suited to provide competitive offerings. The potential for renewals and the scope to offer additional goods or services further enhance the prospect for continued business development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SFO-FM-Design/Planning - Ridge

Notice Description

Architectural space planning consultants. Maximal contract value PS48475. This contract was awarded on 08/08/2025 and due to an administrative error has been delayed in upload of notices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053885-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,475 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£327,455 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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