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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), a central government public authority based in London, UK, has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of analysis toolkits under the project titled "SFO/IS&T/Altia/Q-04020". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting the provision and development of financial analysis software packages. The procurement method was a direct award due to a continuation of service with a single supplier. The contract was signed on 15 July 2026, starting on 25 July 2026, and is set to run until 31 May 2029, with a potential extension to 30 May 2030, subject to a one-year renewal option with 10 days' notice. This contract is valued at £323,076, with a net amount of £269,230.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses operating in the financial analysis software sector, particularly those with expertise in software package development and deployment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like ABM Intelligence Limited, based in Nottingham, have demonstrated their capability by securing the award through a direct procurement method. Engaging with such opportunities enables businesses to cement relationships with significant government bodies like the SFO, thus enhancing their credibility and potential for future government contracts. Firms specialising in software solutions for public authorities may find similar tenders suitable for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

SFO/IS&T/Altia/Q-04020

Notice Description

Analysis toolkits. Technical difficulties prevented this notice being published to date. It should be noted that the contract actually began on 1/6/26.

Procurement Information

Continuation of service / Single Supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066982-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

72212441 - Financial analysis software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,230 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£269,230 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
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

ABM INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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