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GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

British Patient Capital Limited, based in Sheffield, successfully concluded the procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl" on 25th November 2025, with the award notice published on 17th December 2025. This procurement focused on legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract valued at £40,000, commenced on 26th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025. Despite the procurement method not being specified, the tender process has advanced to the award stage, with Ashurst, a large-scale organisation, emerging as the supplier.

This tender represents a strengthening of business ties within the legal services industry, particularly for those interested in governmental contracts related to banking and finance standards. Although the opportunity was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive legal solutions and possessing the capability to comply with financial regulations will find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Competing in tenders such as Project Pearl allows firms like Ashurst to establish trust with government-owned entities, potentially opening doors to future partnerships and projects within the UK's development banking sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl

Notice Description

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
Award
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
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 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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