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GB-Sheffield: Evaluation Services for BGP & LIFTS

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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06 Mar 2026 at 11:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has completed the procurement process for evaluation services under the title "GB-Sheffield: Evaluation Services for BGP & LIFTS." The procurement was managed using the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 framework, and the buying organisation, BIP Solutions Limited, is located in Sheffield, UK. This requirement falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000). The tender was conducted as an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd on 4th December 2025. The contract period spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2030, with a total value of £334,160. This procurement stage is completed, with the award notice published on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large market research firms experienced in providing evaluation consultancy services. Given the project's scale, which involves the evaluation of business programmes and initiatives, businesses with robust research capabilities and a comprehensive understanding of evaluation methodologies stand to gain from engaging in this contract. While the British Business Bank is not open to SMEs or VCSEs for this particular contract, it could serve as a strategic opening for large consultancies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector evaluation services domain within the UK, particularly in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Evaluation Services for BGP & LIFTS

Notice Description

Evaluation Services for BGP & LIFTS British Business Bank (BBB) utilised the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research & Insights 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-b5fd17-3815c1d4-648f-4c7d-ae55-a4de01959ae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135a01f8-8db3-487b-84bd-9f484a26117a
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£334,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£334,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 4-5 years
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
BIP SOLUTIONS 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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

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