This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 10:24

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for legal services related to its accommodation project. The process, numbered as OCDS-H6VHTK-06BD4B, involved a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition, and resulted in the award to EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP. This procurement, categorized under services within the legal sector, occurred in London, with the formal award dated 25th June 2026. The contract, valued at £94,500 excluding VAT, commenced on 31st March 2026 due to an oversight and has the potential for a six-month renewal for additional work if necessary.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for large-scale legal firms specializing in public sector services, particularly those with expertise in government accommodation projects. The contract's substantial value and the possibility of contract renewal provide a lucrative prospect for businesses with the capability to deliver services to central government authorities. Companies in the legal industry that can offer comprehensive advice and support to public agencies might find substantial growth opportunities in aligning their services with such government projects. The decision to proceed without competition underscores the importance of establishing strong relationships and previous successful engagements with public entities like the SFO.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SFO/FM/EvershedsSutherland/TD

Notice Description

Legal services in connection with the SFO's accommodation project, with a maximal value of PS94,500 exc VAT. SFO does not commit to reaching the maximal spend. Owing to an oversight the actual contract start date was 31/3/26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060658-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
£94,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£94,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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