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title: "SFO-IS&T-Opentext-BAU"
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# SFO-IS&T-Opentext-BAU

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c7fa9c5-9685-48aa-a562-0e08235e4bc9

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## Summary

The Serious Fraud Office in London has conducted a procurement process titled "SFO-IS&T-Opentext-BAU," focusing on computer-related professional services. This tender involves a call-off from a framework agreement to provide support and improvements for Axcelerate and connected systems, with a contract value of £2,554,776. The procurement method was selective, and the award was completed on 30th September 2025, with the contracting period starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 1st October 2027. The buyer is located at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, and the procurement process is in the award stage as of 12th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services. Companies, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, can benefit from engaging in a framework agreement to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting critical IT infrastructure. The contract with Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large supplier, indicates that both SMEs and larger entities are well-suited to compete, potentially increasing market presence and expanding service offerings. This procurement process is fundamentally aligned with fostering business growth through sustained IT services engagement.

## Notice

Call-Off for OpenText support to provide skills, resources and capacity for the support and improvement of Axcelerate and connected systems. This is a time and materials contract and does not commit to a specific spend during that period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb10b98-8085-4d08-a225-47df9afa5c97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,554,776 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,554,776 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb10b98-8085-4d08-a225-47df9afa5c97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb10b98-8085-4d08-a225-47df9afa5c97
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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