✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 19:35.
Opportunity overview
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is seeking a bespoke training programme that will equip its people with the core skills required to effectively conduct SFO investigations, based around the powers available to the SFO to exercise (including the Criminal Justice Act 1987/Section 2 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002). The programme will cover the following areas:
• The theory and process behind conducting an investigation
• Interviewing witnesses and victims
• Interviewing suspects
The primary participants of the programme will be investigators involved in criminal financial investigations, as well as civil recovery and confiscation investigations. In turn, this will range from new entrant, trainee investigators, to experienced investigators/senior investigators, investigative lawyers and financial investigators.
By completing the Investigator Training Programme, learners will gain an increased confidence in:
• The theory and process that constitutes an investigation conducted by the SFO
• Adopting a strategic, methodical and investigative mindset throughout all stages of an investigation
• Their role and responsibility within an SFO investigation
• Investigative decision making and risk management
• Exercising the powers available to the SFO throughout an investigation
• Interviewing, taking and structuring statements from witnesses, victims and suspects.
To support learners in digesting and applying the programme content, whilst recognising the commitments from their day-to-day roles, we intend to split the course content into modules, comprising of up to three days per module. The modules will combine theory, along with interactive engagement and regular opportunities to practice the skills taught.
The Serious Fraud Office will be using Bravo e-Procurment Solutions to issue the ITT and associated documents. To receive the ITT and to submit a bid suppliers must sign up to the SFO's portal on Bravo.
Suppliers can register at the link provided above. Click the new registration link and complete the questions to sign up. When registering on Bravo, suppliers MUST add SFO to the front of their organisation name - i.e. "SFO - Company Name". Even if you already have a Bravo account, the SFO may not be able to see you as a supplier, so please ensure you register a new account, with the supplier name details as per instructions above
Suppliers must include their Public Procurement Organisation Number in their Bravo registration.
Once the registration on Bravo is complete, the supplier must email commercial@sfo.gov.uk, confirming the name they have registered on Bravo. The supplier will then be added to the ITT in Bravo the ITT documents will be accessible.Open source ↗
Published notice details
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This ITT will be a competitive flexible procedure.
Following receipt of the ITT responses (the completed statement of requirements), one team of evaluators will evaluate the quality of response and the Social value. A separate team will evaluate the pricing information.
The Serious Fraud Office will then invite the 4 highest scoring suppliers to give a presentation.
The score for the presentation will then be added the the quality, and pricing scores.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
1 Nov 2026, 23:59
Enquiry period
Ends
16 Oct 2026, 17:00
Expected award period
Ends
18 Nov 2026, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
180,000
Amount
150,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Statement Of Requirements response.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
53
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
27
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Presentation
Description
Following the evaluation of the Quality, Social Value and pricing elements, the Serious Fraud Office will invite the 4 highest scoring suppliers to give a presentation.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
25 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
24 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
24 Nov 2029, 23:59
Renewal
Description
1 x 12 month extension option.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
The Serious Fraud Office will be using Bravo e-Procurment Solutions to issue the ITT and associated documents. To receive the ITT and to submit a bid suppliers must sign up to the SFO's portal on Bravo.
Suppliers can register at the link provided above. Click the new registration link and complete the questions to sign up. When registering on Bravo, suppliers MUST add SFO to the front of their organisation name - i.e. "SFO - Company Name". Even if you already have a Bravo account, the SFO may not be able to see you as a supplier, so please ensure you register a new account, with the supplier name details as per instructions above
Suppliers must include their Public Procurement Organisation Number in their Bravo registration.
Once the registration on Bravo is complete, the supplier must email commercial@sfo.gov.uk, confirming the name they have registered on Bravo. The supplier will then be added to the ITT in Bravo the ITT documents will be accessible.
Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1Y 5BS · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
094018-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
The Serious Fraud Office is seeking a provider to design and deliver a bespoke investigator training programme. Training will cover investigation theory and process, interviewing witnesses/victims and suspects, SFO investigative powers, decision-making and risk management. It is intended for personnel from trainee to senior investigator level, investigative lawyers and financial investigators.
Who this may suit
Suitable for specialist training providers with demonstrable capability in criminal financial-investigation practice, investigative interviewing, civil recovery/confiscation and modular interactive learning design.
Key points identified
Training subject matterProvide training on investigation theory and process; interviewing witnesses and victims; and interviewing suspects.Evidence: The programme will cover: "The theory and process behind conducting an investigation", "Interviewing witnesses and victims", and "Interviewing suspects".
Investigation-specific contentTraining is to address SFO investigative powers, including Criminal Justice Act 1987 section 2 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 powers, alongside decision-making and risk management.Evidence: The programme is based around "the powers available to the SFO to exercise (including the Criminal Justice Act 1987/Section 2 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002)" and learner outcomes include "Investigative decision making and risk management".
Learning formatContent should be modular, with each module comprising up to three days, combining theory, interactive engagement and skills practice.Evidence: "We intend to split the course content into modules, comprising of up to three days per module. The modules will combine theory, along with interactive engagement and regular opportunities to practice the skills taught."
97% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified2 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
The Serious Fraud Office is seeking a provider to design and deliver a bespoke investigator training programme. Training will cover investigation theory and process, interviewing witnesses/victims and suspects, SFO investigative powers, decision-making and risk management. It is intended for personnel from trainee to senior investigator level, investigative lawyers and financial investigators.
Who this may suit
Suitable for specialist training providers with demonstrable capability in criminal financial-investigation practice, investigative interviewing, civil recovery/confiscation and modular interactive learning design.
Key deliverables
Bespoke investigator training programme
Modules of up to three days each
Training on investigation process and SFO powers
Witness, victim and suspect interviewing training
Interactive exercises and opportunities to practise skills
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Training subject matter
99% confidence
Provide training on investigation theory and process; interviewing witnesses and victims; and interviewing suspects.
View supporting evidence
The programme will cover: "The theory and process behind conducting an investigation", "Interviewing witnesses and victims", and "Interviewing suspects".
Investigation-specific content
98% confidence
Training is to address SFO investigative powers, including Criminal Justice Act 1987 section 2 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 powers, alongside decision-making and risk management.
View supporting evidence
The programme is based around "the powers available to the SFO to exercise (including the Criminal Justice Act 1987/Section 2 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002)" and learner outcomes include "Investigative decision making and risk management".
Learning format
99% confidence
Content should be modular, with each module comprising up to three days, combining theory, interactive engagement and skills practice.
View supporting evidence
"We intend to split the course content into modules, comprising of up to three days per module. The modules will combine theory, along with interactive engagement and regular opportunities to practice the skills taught."
Supplier registration
99% confidence
Suppliers must register on the SFO Bravo portal, including suppliers that already have a Bravo account.
View supporting evidence
"To receive the ITT and to submit a bid suppliers must sign up to the SFO's portal on Bravo" and "Even if you already have a Bravo account... please ensure you register a new account".
Organisation name format
99% confidence
The Bravo registration must place "SFO - " before the supplier organisation name.
View supporting evidence
"When registering on Bravo, suppliers MUST add SFO to the front of their organisation name - i.e. \"SFO - Company Name\"."
Public Procurement Organisation Number
99% confidence
Suppliers must include their Public Procurement Organisation Number in their Bravo registration.
View supporting evidence
"Suppliers must include their Public Procurement Organisation Number in their Bravo registration."
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
98% confidence
Up to GBP 150,000.
View supporting evidence
Opportunity value_max: 150000 GBP; lot 1 value: 150000 GBP.
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
No contract start or end date is supplied.
Delivery
Delivery geography
91% confidence
United Kingdom, London region (UKI).
View supporting evidence
Delivery location is recorded as region "UKI", country "United Kingdom". Buyer location is London.
Delivery model
96% confidence
Modular training delivery, with modules of up to three days; whether delivery is in-person, remote or hybrid is unknown.
View supporting evidence
The description specifies modules of up to three days but does not state delivery modality.
Learner groups
99% confidence
Criminal financial investigators, civil recovery and confiscation investigators, including new entrants, trainees, experienced and senior investigators, investigative lawyers and financial investigators.
View supporting evidence
The description explicitly identifies these primary participants.
Register on Bravo, then email commercial@sfo.gov.uk confirming the registered name; the supplier will be added to the ITT and documents will become accessible in Bravo.
View supporting evidence
The bidding document states that after Bravo registration, "the supplier must email commercial@sfo.gov.uk, confirming the name they have registered on Bravo. The supplier will then be added to the ITT in Bravo".
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Portal-access dependency
99% confidence
Access to the ITT depends on completing a new SFO Bravo registration in the required naming format and emailing confirmation to the SFO.
View supporting evidence
The bidding document requires registration, the "SFO - Company Name" format, and an email to commercial@sfo.gov.uk before the supplier is added to the ITT.
Unstated evaluation and contract terms
94% confidence
Evaluation criteria, contract duration, delivery modality, insurance requirements and detailed commercial terms are unknown from the supplied notice data.
View supporting evidence
These details are not provided in the opportunity description or supplied document metadata.
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