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title: "SFO/GenCoun/AVE1/25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649fe"
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# SFO/GenCoun/AVE1/25

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649fe

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## Summary

The Serious Fraud Office, a central government public authority located in London, has awarded a contract for expert support services under the title "SFO/GenCoun/AVE1/25." The award was made to Accounting Valuation Experts LLP through a direct procurement method, reflecting urgent need and the assessment of off-framework experts for best value. The contract commenced on 22nd October 2025 and continues until 31st March 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension. The contract is valued at £650,000, excluding VAT, with charges based on hourly rates. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services, and serves the UKI region.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and forensic accounting services to expand their offerings to government departments. Firms with expertise in legal services and valuation may find growth potential by aligning their services to meet the needs of public authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office. Small and medium enterprises can benefit from competing in similar tenders by showcasing their specialised skills and ability to deliver efficient solutions under time-sensitive conditions.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of expert support services to the Serious Fraud Office. The maximum value of the contract is PS650,000 (not including VAT). The services are to be supplied at the instruction of the SFO and charges are to be based on hourly rates. The final spend on the contract will depend on how much work the SFO gives to the supplier, but it cannot exceed the maximum value. Due to an oversight the publication for this notification has been delayed. The contract was awarded and began on 22nd October 2025.

### Procurement Information

SFO assessed CCS frameworks for relevant expertise but were unable to find any. In the context of urgency SFO undertook an off-framework assessment of the available persons with relevant expertise, addressing the question of conflicts, availability, and cost. SFO subsequently awarded a contact to the expert who offered best value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016759-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| Contracts value | £650,000 |

## 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 | ACCOUNTING VALUATION EXPERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016759-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011695-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010909-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016759-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011695-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010909-2026
  6th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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