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title: "Temporary Commercial Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e6e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE"
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# Temporary Commercial Support

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e6e

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## Summary

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), a central government public authority located in London, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of strategic and operational commercial support for their Facilities Management (FM) and Commercial team. The contract, labelled "Temporary Commercial Support," was awarded on 27th August 2025, and the services are due to commence on 8th September 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and involves project and procurement consultancy, with a contract period extending potentially until 8th September 2026, allowing for possible extension. This direct awarding was executed below the competitive threshold and is valued at £26,928 gross, with James Hall serving as the supplier for this project.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses skilled in project and procurement consultancy within the government sector. It caters particularly to self-employed experts or large firms with the capability to provide part-time leadership and tactical support. Due to the direct procurement method without competition, such tenders are ideal for trusted and well-connected consultants familiar with government frameworks and operational needs. The contract's potential extension also offers ongoing engagement for suppliers capable of delivering robust commercial expertise tailored to public sector intricacies. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector consultancy should find this opportunity particularly appealing.

## Notice

Strategic and operational commercial and project support for SFO's FM & Commercial team. The temporary support will be provided on a part time (2-3 days per week) basis to cover vacancy of the post provided by a self-employed commercial expert with FM experience. Fees will be charged at day and hourly rates, with a fixed maximal contract value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051542-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,440 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | JAMES HALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 10:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051542-2025
- 27 Aug 2025 at 10:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051538-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051542-2025
  27th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051538-2025
  27th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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