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GB-Sheffield: Legal services

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal services" was overseen by British Patient Capital Limited, located in Sheffield, UK. The tender focused on legal services under the CPV classification '79100000'. This process has progressed to the Award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 6th November 2025, and the contract period spanning from 7th November 2025 to 28th February 2026. The procurement was not explicitly specified in terms of methodology. The award was announced on 1st December 2025, highlighting Simmons & Simmons LLP as the successful supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large legal firms looking to strengthen their portfolio in government contracts, particularly those specialising in legal services for development banks. Due to the nature of the procurement, it would be ideal for businesses that are not SMEs or VCSEs but have the capacity to handle substantial legal service contracts. With a contract value of £45,000, this project offers a promising platform for established firms to expand their services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region through government partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services

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-b5fd17-2283f693-eb36-4f74-8458-9c7fdd58e304
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62aa152f-2f60-4140-9ffb-a5e61230031a
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 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 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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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