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GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl" has been completed by British Patient Capital Limited, situated at Steel City House, Sheffield. This tender concerns legal services, classified under the CPV code 79100000, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The contract had a tender period ending on 25th November 2025 and was awarded with a contract period from 26th November 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement stage currently reflects an award update, with a notable update on 18th March 2026 indicating an increase in scope, raising the contract value by £30,000, resulting in an overall contract value of £40,000. The procurement method for this contract has not been specified.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in legal services, given its focus on providing legal aid aligned with the financial standards of British Patient Capital Limited. While SMEs and VCSEs may not have been the primary suitability targets, larger firms can benefit from establishing valuable partnerships with government-backed entities like the British Business Bank Plc, aiding their credentials in public sector procurement. The awarded supplier, Ashurst, reflecting large scale capabilities, highlights the potential for firms with considerable resources and expertise in legal services to effectively compete and gain a foothold in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 March 2026 for the following reason: Increased by an additional PS30,000 due to an increase in the scope of work(Legal services for BPC this has been procured in line with the banks financial standards) Additional information: British Business Bank Plc, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. It and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02013324-bc7d-4fec-bd33-30a515074246
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98309c82-89b2-4675-8153-be6a0c8121fc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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