Awarded
SFO/MARTELLO/Expert Support 2
Serious Fraud Office · Central government
In brief
Serious Fraud Office awarded legal work to Martello Financial Services Ltd.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Serious Fraud Office requires a new contract to be established following the expiry of the previous contract. Martello Expert Services provides independent expert witnesses, subject matter experts and a range of consulting services to the legal sector. Martello's services are required to continue to procure Doug Strong to provide assistance in connection with Commercial Court Proceedings.
The contract has a maximum value of £335,000 excluding VAT (£402,000 including VAT).
Justification for direct award: PA23, Part 3, Chapter 3, Section 41 of the Act. Section 41, Schedule 5, Paragraph 7:Additional or repeat goods, services or works andExtreme and unavoidable urgency, as per PA23 Schedule 5 S.13.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Martello Financial Services Ltd (SME) | £335,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 031150-2026
Last time this was bought
- Awarded
- 10 February 2026
- Value
- £650,000
- Contract ends
- 31 March 2026
Matched on Serious Fraud Office, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Serious Fraud OfficeLast 12 months
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From notice 031150-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.