Award

SFO/ExtRel/Venuehire

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Nov 2025 at 11:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2025 at 10:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for venue hire services for a two-day event in May 2026. The contract was awarded to The Drapers' Company, a large supplier situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct awarding, a below-threshold process without competition. The contract, with a gross value of £22,876.80, covers venue booking, catering, and security costs for hotel meeting and conference services, with key dates including signing on 25th November 2025 and maintenance of this contract between 5th to 6th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in hospitality, event management, and related services. Large-scale businesses that offer comprehensive venue solutions, including catering and security, are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The procurement seeks suppliers that can provide efficient, high-quality services to meet the specific requirements of government organisations. Direct awards such as this allow businesses to build strong relationships with public sector entities, fostering growth and stability in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SFO/ExtRel/Venuehire

Notice Description

Venue Hire for an external event 2 day event in May 2026. Total hire amount is PS19,064 (not inc. VAT). Multiple venues considered and quotes obtained leading to a direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e812
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082330-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,064 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£19,064 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
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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

THE DRAPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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