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title: "Contract for the instruction of external solicitors"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6576966e-a3be-4d69-bef5-cb946d3e5958"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE"
published: "2019-06-26"
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# Contract for the instruction of external solicitors

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6576966e-a3be-4d69-bef5-cb946d3e5958

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## Summary

The Serious Fraud Office, located in London, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the instruction of external solicitors." This contract falls under the legal services category and has a total value of £227,400. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4 March 2019, while the contract is effective from 17 April 2019 until 17 October 2020.

This contract offers significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal services related to fraud and investigation. Businesses that possess the relevant expertise in providing external legal counsel and advice may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. As the engagement involves a prominent government agency, participating firms could enhance their market presence and credibility by securing such contracts.

## Notice

Contract for the instruction of external solicitors to the SFO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16bc654-3771-41a9-bb45-1f87fb821943 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2019 - 17 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,400 |
| 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 | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2019 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16bc654-3771-41a9-bb45-1f87fb821943

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16bc654-3771-41a9-bb45-1f87fb821943
  26th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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