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GB-Sheffield: Legal Services CT for BBFSL

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Jul 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal Services CT for BBFSL" has been completed by British Business Financial Services Limited, located in Sheffield. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on legal services, and the total contract value is £32,000. The procurement utilised the CCS RM6360, Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation, with delivery covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with the awarding of the contract to Ashurst LLP on 11th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 12th June 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for established large-scale law firms, like Ashurst LLP, to provide specialised legal services in finance and high-risk innovation sectors. While the procurement process has already been concluded, similar future tenders can offer growth potential for businesses adept in navigating complex legal frameworks, particularly those familiar with governmental or high-risk financial industries. Such businesses can leverage their expertise and structured approach to secure contracts within this niche market, particularly those focusing on large-scale legal services with comprehensive regulatory understanding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal Services CT for BBFSL

Notice Description

Legal services CT for BBFSL, we have utilised the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6360, Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation 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-b5fd17-2e5f746e-8416-4c8c-87cc-30cf55a00e37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04ae8aa-ccc8-432d-a741-b6006f22d9c4
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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 FINANCIAL SERVICES 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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