Award

Stage 1 Design - Immersive educational exercise.

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 12:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Dec 2025 at 12:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Dec 2025 at 12:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) based in London, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process for an immersive educational exercise under the title "Stage 1 Design - Immersive educational exercise." This award process, initiated on 18th December 2025, falls under the goods category, specifically focused on educational games. UCL Consultants Limited, a large-scale consultancy, was directly awarded the contract, which was conducted without competition under a 'below threshold' procurement method. The contract, valued at £25,000 excluding VAT, was aimed at delivering a scoping phase for an educational game designed for the SFO, with this project's contract running from 18th December 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses particularly involved in the production and development of educational tools and games, as it underscores the demand for innovative educational resources within government sectors. While the project was awarded directly to UCL Consultants Limited, large consultancies or those developing educational technologies might see potential for future collaborations or similar projects by emphasizing their capabilities in immersive and tactile educational solutions. The project’s requirements for technical sophistication suggest opportunities are primarily geared towards larger and well-established players in the educational technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stage 1 Design - Immersive educational exercise.

Notice Description

A scoping phase of UCLC's suggested approach for an immersive, tactile educational exercise (game), with attendance at the pilot/test session and incorporation of feedback before handing over to the SFO. To be supplied to the SFO by contract end date. Total charge - PS25,000 +VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084343-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37524100 - Educational games

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
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

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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