---
title: "SFO-QUT88-AVE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06800e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# SFO-QUT88-AVE

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06800e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) involves the direct awarding of a contract to Accounting Valuation Experts LLP for expert witness services related to the QUT88 Phase 2 hearing. This public authority contract, classified under central government, is focused in the legal services industry. The contract, which was signed on 9th April 2026, outlines a series of tasks including expert witness testimony, preparatory work, and potentially assisting with appeal processes. The project covers multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKI, among others, with the service delivery scheduled from 22nd April 2026 until the 31st December 2026, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. This procurement stage is in the Award phase, having completed the contract stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal consultation and expert witness testimonies, allowing them to engage in high-profile legal proceedings and expand their influence across the UK's central government projects. Companies well-suited for this contract are those experienced in legal services, with a focus on expert witness testimonies for complex cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded Accounting Valuation Experts LLP, can leverage this opportunity to showcase expertise in legal valuations and testimonies, potentially gaining further contracts in public sector cases. The procurement process method used is direct, allowing businesses with niche expertise in ongoing legal cases to secure contracts more efficiently.

## Notice

Expert Witness related work: 1. Give expert witness testimony at the QUT88 Phase 2 hearing. 2. Preparatory work in connection with 1. 3. Potentially assist with additional work reviewing any judgement arising from the Proceedings. 4. Potentially assisting with any appeal. Contract signed 09/04/2026 with an urgent requirement for ongoing expert witness work associated to the QUT88 case.

### Procurement Information

Continuation of expert witness work for phase 2 of QUT88 case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032900-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032900-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032878-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032855-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032900-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032878-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032855-2026
  10th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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