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GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence," was conducted by British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc. The initiative aimed to source legal services in the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000), primarily focused within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Ashurst LLP, with a total value of £55,000 and covers the contract period from 30th September 2025 to 31st October 2025. Initiated as a tender, the process has been marked as complete with the award date noted as 29th September 2025, indicating the procurement is now in the award stage. The buying organisation is aligned with facilitating access to funds, positioning itself as a significant player in the development banking sector under HM Government's ownership.

This tender presented notable opportunities for professional services firms specialising in legal counsel and due diligence. The awarded contract underscores the demand for experienced legal service providers capable of supporting strategic financial initiatives within governmental frameworks. Large-scale firms like Ashurst LLP, which can deliver comprehensive legal services with the financial authority's regulatory compliance, are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. However, the procurement conditions did not preclude participation from small to medium enterprises (SMEs), suggesting potential for diverse business engagements provided they meet the tender requirements. Engaging with such public sector contracts can significantly enhance a firm's credibility and portfolio within the competitive legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence

Notice Description

Legal services for BPC 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-b5fd17-20a3ff45-1915-4fd0-b8d9-5927465451d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f90548-104a-4cb3-8d3d-b6c0c07fe9b0
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
VCSE
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 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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