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SFO-FM-Design/Planning - Ridge

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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 Serious Fraud Office of the United Kingdom, situated in London, is engaging in a contracting process titled "SFO-FM-Design/Planning - Ridge" for consultancy services in architectural space planning. This procurement falls under the category of construction consultancy services, with activities spanning several regions across the UK. The procurement stage is currently at the contract amendment phase, following prior award announcements in October 2025. The contract, facing amendments due to urgency as per schedule, commenced on January 28, 2026, with an end date set for October 31, 2026, and a potential extension until October 2027. The contract value is noted as £198,360 gross, with £165,300 excluding VAT, indicating a significant investment opportunity for businesses adept in this domain.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in architectural and construction consultancy services to expand their portfolio within the government sector. The direct procurement method signifies a focused project engagement without standard competition, suggesting an expedited selection process possibly suitable for established players with niche expertise in space planning and design frameworks. As a large-scale organisation, Ridge and Partners LLP has been identified as the supplier, showcasing the potential for other sizeable firms to engage similarly in future tenders. Business users with relevant expertise or unique offerings in consultancy services can leverage such contracts to cultivate sustainable partnerships with central government agencies while enhancing their reputational footprint across multiple regions in the UK.

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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/015403-2026
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
£165,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 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
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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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