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title: "SFO-RICHARD MILLS-CONSULTANT"
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# SFO-RICHARD MILLS-CONSULTANT

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5f8aa8f-df4d-4910-b452-b7279e3f2f14

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## Summary

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has completed the awarding of a consultancy contract related to investigation services on 13th June 2024. The procurement, titled "SFO-FRAUD C-RICHARD MILLS-UNT01," falls under the industry category of Investigation Services (CPV code 79720000) and is located in London (SW1Y 5BS). The contract was awarded via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025, with the award notice published on 25th July 2024. This invitation was mainly for large organisations, excluding SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and investigation services to gain prominence by working with a high-profile public organisation like the SFO. The direct award process suggests a niche requirement, best suited for well-established firms with substantial investigative expertise. Companies in the sectors of forensic accounting, legal advisory, and complex fraud investigation services would find this contract particularly beneficial for their business growth, leveraging the collaboration to enhance their market credibility and portfolio. The awarded sum of £28,732.98 underscores the significance of the assignment, providing substantial revenue and a prestigious client reference.

## Notice

Awarded via non framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab79c32a-4857-4e55-a215-b870b69b33b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,732 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,732 |
| 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 | MR RICHARD MILLS MBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab79c32a-4857-4e55-a215-b870b69b33b3
- 25 Jul 2024 at 15:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab79c32a-4857-4e55-a215-b870b69b33b3
- 25 Jul 2024 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab79c32a-4857-4e55-a215-b870b69b33b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab79c32a-4857-4e55-a215-b870b69b33b3
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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