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GB-Sheffield: Review of the governing document

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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13 May 2026 at 06:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Investments Ltd, a part of British Business Bank Plc, based in Sheffield, undertook a procurement process for the review of its governing document, classified under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000). The process reached the award stage with the contract valued at £40,000, commencing on 24th February 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2026. The service delivery location is specified within Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The procurement was finalised with the award status marked as active on 23rd February 2026, and it was formally published on 13th May 2026. The procurement method details are not specified, and it was structured to accommodate neither small and medium enterprises (SMEs) nor voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a potential opportunity for large-scale legal service firms, particularly those with expertise in financial regulations and governance, to engage with a developmental financial institution backed by the UK Government. Participation in such contracts enables businesses to establish relationships with governmental entities and enhance their portfolios with public sector experience, thereby potentially unlocking doors to further opportunities within the legal services industry. The collaboration with British Business Investments Ltd could not only lead to a stream of similar future projects but also elevate the company’s credibility and exposure in this competitive field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Review of the governing document

Notice Description

Review of the governing document this has been procured inline with the banks standard financial instruction 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/054182ac-af4e-4ead-ab90-026e264ae1f1
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 May 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 INVESTMENTS LTD
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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

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