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GB-Sheffield: Venture Capital Financial Returns

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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20 Jul 2026 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Venture Capital Financial Returns" was conducted by the British Business Bank Plc, a development bank owned by HM Government. This procurement, classified under the "Financial and insurance services" industry category, culminated in the award stage with Preqin Ltd as the supplier. The process was aimed at securing an online information source and data provider on venture capital fund performance. The service, valued at £74,160, covers the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 31 May 2026 to 30 May 2027. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the initial tender phase concluded on 30 April 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in financial data provision and analytics, particularly those focusing on venture capital markets. While the contract was awarded to a supplier identified as a small or medium enterprise, it signifies potential business growth opportunities for SMEs operating within this niche. Companies equipped with robust data analytics capabilities and insights into financial markets are well-suited to capitalise on similar procurement processes, enhancing their foothold in the financial services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Venture Capital Financial Returns

Notice Description

Online information source and data provider on Venture Capital fund performance, fund managers in the market and private debt deals. 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/a79242be-594f-49db-9681-ae16b6f92260
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 May 2027 6-12 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
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

PREQIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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