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title: "SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF 2/2"
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buyer: "SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE"
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# SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF 2/2

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dec4996-ac4c-4fb5-ab3e-03aa09dc2409

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves the Serious Fraud Office as the buying organisation, focusing on the procurement of legal services under the title "SFO/CS/RM6179/L2/DF 2/2". This contract falls within the industry category of Legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement has already reached the award stage, with the direct award contract based on a selective procurement method via a call-off from framework RM6179 - Lot 2. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 30th November 2027, with an estimated value of £2,520,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal service providers, particularly those experienced in delivering specialised legal services within the public sector. With the Serious Fraud Office seeking expertise in handling complex legal matters, businesses that excel in legal consultancy and possess a strong reputation in this domain are well-suited to engage and potentially grow through such government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity challenging due to the scale and specificity required.

## Notice

Call off from framework RM6179 - Lot 2. Direct award contract. Due to an oversight this was not published on the date it should have been. Costs in the contract do not include VAT. Costs are also estimate as costs are based on projected usage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a919e-75ab-4467-baec-9b8bd00b80f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,520,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a919e-75ab-4467-baec-9b8bd00b80f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a919e-75ab-4467-baec-9b8bd00b80f7
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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