Scope
Description
The contract is for the provision of expert support services to the Serious Fraud Office.
The maximum value of the contract is £650,000 (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.
Contract 1. SFO/GenCoun/AVE1/25
Supplier
Contract value
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 February 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional 12 month extension period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Accounting Valuation Experts LLP
- Companies House: OC444080
71-75 Shelton Street
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: debbie@aveforensic.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. SFO/GenCoun/AVE1/25
Contracting authority
Serious Fraud Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLQ-7427-JMLZ
2-4 Cockspur Street
London
SW1Y 5BS
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@sfo.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government