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CMS2B02

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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17 Dec 2025 at 16:58

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17 Dec 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), operating as a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under the title CMS2B02 for legal services supporting an internal project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically legal services, and involves delivery across multiple regions in the UK. The process has reached the award stage, with Bird & Bird LLP selected as the supplier. Legal services began on 28 June 2025, and the contract was formally signed on 11 December 2025. The contract is active, with a term until 27 June 2026, extendable for an additional year if required. The contract value is set at £30,000, totalling £36,000 gross including VAT.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services. Large-scale legal firms are particularly well-suited to respond to similar contracts from government bodies, given the nature and breadth of service delivery required. With Bird & Bird LLP as the current supplier, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive legal solutions across the UK may find similar opportunities attractive. As government internal projects often necessitate specialised legal expertise, keeping abreast of public authority announcements and tender invitations around legal services can position firms for future opportunities, leveraging their industry insights and strategic relationships.

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Notice Title

CMS2B02

Notice Description

Supply of legal services in support of internal project. The works started on 28 June 2025 and contract was signed on 11 December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f857
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084054-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 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

BIRD & BIRD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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