---
title: "SFO-EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab56"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE"
published: "2025-10-28"
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# SFO-EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab56

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## Summary

The Serious Fraud Office, a central government public authority in the UK, has completed a direct procurement process for legal and expert witness services through Edinburgh Innovations Limited. The contract, titled "SFO-EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS," was awarded under a "below threshold - without competition" method, highlighting its straightforward selection process. The procurement commenced on 15th October 2025 and will conclude by 1st June 2026, with a possibility of a two-month extension, serving regions across the United Kingdom. The value of the awarded contract is approximately £27,733.33, excluding VAT.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in legal and expert advisory services, particularly those capable of engaging in high-stakes, government-related projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises similar to Edinburgh Innovations, which is affiliated with the University of Edinburgh, are ideally positioned to leverage their expertise in complex legal matters to secure such contracts. Such opportunities offer growth potential by facilitating entry into government frameworks and expanding service portfolios through collaboration with prominent public sectors like the Serious Fraud Office.

## Notice

Supply of expert services through Edinburgh Innovations. Due to administrative error 2 UK5's have been published. Please refer to Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-063603 for this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068848-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,733 |
| Contracts value | £27,733 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 10:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068848-2025
- 28 Oct 2025 at 10:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068840-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063603-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068848-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068840-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063603-2025
  9th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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