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SFO-QUT88-AVE

Serious Fraud Office

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Apr 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Apr 2026 at 14:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Apr 2026 at 13:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) involves the direct awarding of a contract to Accounting Valuation Experts LLP for expert witness services related to the QUT88 Phase 2 hearing. This public authority contract, classified under central government, is focused in the legal services industry. The contract, which was signed on 9th April 2026, outlines a series of tasks including expert witness testimony, preparatory work, and potentially assisting with appeal processes. The project covers multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKI, among others, with the service delivery scheduled from 22nd April 2026 until the 31st December 2026, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. This procurement stage is in the Award phase, having completed the contract stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal consultation and expert witness testimonies, allowing them to engage in high-profile legal proceedings and expand their influence across the UK's central government projects. Companies well-suited for this contract are those experienced in legal services, with a focus on expert witness testimonies for complex cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded Accounting Valuation Experts LLP, can leverage this opportunity to showcase expertise in legal valuations and testimonies, potentially gaining further contracts in public sector cases. The procurement process method used is direct, allowing businesses with niche expertise in ongoing legal cases to secure contracts more efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SFO-QUT88-AVE

Notice Description

Expert Witness related work: 1. Give expert witness testimony at the QUT88 Phase 2 hearing. 2. Preparatory work in connection with 1. 3. Potentially assist with additional work reviewing any judgement arising from the Proceedings. 4. Potentially assisting with any appeal. Contract signed 09/04/2026 with an urgent requirement for ongoing expert witness work associated to the QUT88 case.

Procurement Information

Continuation of expert witness work for phase 2 of QUT88 case

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06800e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032900-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
Postcode Area
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

Accounting Valuation Experts LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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