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03 Aug 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal services BGP Marketing advice" has been completed. This contract was procured by BBB Investment Services Ltd, headquartered in Steel City House, Sheffield. It falls under the legal services industry category, specifically dealing with marketing advice, and the work is focused within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 40,000, was awarded to Ashurst and is expected to run from 22 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement was conducted through the Government Commercial Agency RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation, and the award stage was finalized on 21 June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in marketing consultation and financial risk management. While it has been awarded, understanding future opportunities under similar procurement frameworks can be beneficial. Large firms like Ashurst often possess the scale and expertise sought in such high-value government contracts. Engaging in these frameworks can provide visibility and lead to prospects within government commercial contracts, advantageous for businesses aiming to grow within this sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services BGP Marketing advice

Notice Description

Legal services BGP Marketing advice BBB-ISL utilised the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06001870-db69-4a31-a47f-b48dc86b08cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a49d1ad-bbf5-4be6-a9fd-cc3607164941
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBB INVESTMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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