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GB-Sheffield: Legal services

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Jul 2026 at 07:10

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by British Business Financial Services Limited, located in Sheffield, to acquire legal services. The procurement, titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal services," focused on drafting and negotiating necessary documents for the British Business Bank using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6360 Legal Panel for Government. The legal services fall under the CPV classification id 79100000. This contract, awarded to Ashurst LLP, had a total value of £32,000, with services delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process was initiated on a tender basis and reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 8th May 2026 and concluding by 31st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms interested in providing specialised services to governmental bodies, particularly those experienced with public sector and governmental legal panels. Since the contract pertains to high-stakes legal documentation, businesses with expertise in navigating government contracting regulations and requirements, as well as strong negotiation skills, will find a promising growth avenue. Notably, the procurement is specific to large scale firms, given the involvement of the Crown Commercial Services Legal Panel and the scale of the awarded supplier, Ashurst LLP, a large legal entity. This creates an ideal scenario for well-established firms looking to broaden their client base within the governmental and public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services

Notice Description

Drafting / negotiating the documents as necessary BBB have utilised the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6360 Legal Panel for Government 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-b5fd17-317951c7-dd61-4438-ad57-2803b47aeb8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf91b0a-ba3b-422e-9732-90bb08a95203
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
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
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 30 days
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
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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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