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GB-Sheffield: Project Rita

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Nov 2024 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

British Business Financial Services Limited (BBFSL) has successfully completed the procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Project Rita," a contract for legal services in the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised under the legal services industry (CPV code: 79100000), has been awarded to Simmons & Simmons LLP. The contract, valued at £56,000, will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber region, beginning on 11 November 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The tendering stage ended on 8 November 2024, with the award published on 27 November 2024.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive financial legal advisory in alignment with BBFSL's standards. Large-scale legal firms with a substantial presence in the UK and experience in financial services are well-suited for similar future opportunities. While the procurement was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, those with robust capabilities in legal services can benefit from engaging in such high-value contracts to establish or expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Rita

Notice Description

Legal services for BBFSL, this has been procured in line with the bank standard financial instructions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23bd9263-3d5d-4d0c-a8cd-e2deb743fbac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23dd5639-fd8f-4260-b264-360d2b8d93ec
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
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 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 BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062134

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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