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GB-Sheffield: Equity Impact Research

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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05 Mar 2026 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by British Business Bank PLC, involved research on equity investment impact on UK businesses under the title "GB-Sheffield: Equity Impact Research." This tender, classified within the financial and insurance services industry, was based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed, with the contract period running from 27th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £68,666 GBP, was awarded to SQW Limited. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 10th December 2025 and the award announcement on 5th March 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for specialists capable of providing services related to financial impact analysis. Businesses with expertise in conducting thorough research and assessments on equity investments in the UK market will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Large-scale organisations, particularly those familiar with working alongside government-owned entities like British Business Bank PLC, are well-suited to contribute valuable insights and innovative solutions to future contracts of this nature, enhancing their growth prospects in the financial services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Equity Impact Research

Notice Description

Research on the impact of equity investment on UK businesses. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5a4b39-0070-4df8-9e4f-aeaf52d14317
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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 BANK PLC
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

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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