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GB-Sheffield: Lega Review

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal Review" was managed by British Business Investments Ltd, a subsidiary wholly owned by the UK Government. The contract, classified under the "Legal services" category (CPV code: 79100000), is valued at £32,000 and is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. As of the latest update on 29 January 2026, the procurement stage is complete, with the tender awarded to Ashurst. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2025 and will end on 31 January 2026. Though the procurement method was not specified, the tender process followed the bank's financial guidelines.

This legal services contract presents growth opportunities for large legal firms, particularly those with a capability to navigate the intricacies of government-related financial services. Although the tender is marked as unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it offers large organisations like Ashurst a chance to expand their portfolio by engaging with a development bank, gaining significant exposure and potential for long-term partnerships. Such projects can enhance credibility and open doors to further government-backed contracts, enhancing the firm's standing within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Lega Review

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 January 2026 for the following reason: Updated the company name(Legal services for British Business Financial Services Limited, this has been procured in line with the banks financial instructions) 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-b5fd17-082cca00-75fb-4aa1-a224-99effee4172c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076cfb4e-317a-46a4-af25-7d8066641026
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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 BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD
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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