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title: "Sanctions Directorate Outsourcing (SDO) Contract"
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# Sanctions Directorate Outsourcing (SDO) Contract

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1e4979d-30e7-4624-beb9-44e94a4dd959

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## Summary

The Sanctions Directorate Outsourcing (SDO) Contract, handled by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), provides external legal advisory services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with DWF Law LLP being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, commenced on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2028. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, and it falls under the services category, specifically legal advisory services. The location for service delivery includes multiple areas such as the United Kingdom and the British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large legal firms with expertise in providing comprehensive advisory services in international sanctions laws. The framework agreement procurement method suggests it was suited for businesses already within the framework, potentially limiting opportunities for small or medium enterprises and voluntary or community sector enterprises. Therefore, law firms looking to expand their service offerings to high-profile government contracts, providing expertise in the legal advisory sector, would find this contract beneficial for establishing a robust portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

External legal advisory services to support the Sanctions Directorate within the FCDO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f7b0fc-0b72-4bf3-b3c5-699272b90c72 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | DWF LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f7b0fc-0b72-4bf3-b3c5-699272b90c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f7b0fc-0b72-4bf3-b3c5-699272b90c72
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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