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GB-Sheffield: Employment Law Services

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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16 Dec 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, located in Sheffield, has completed a procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Employment Law Services", aimed at securing legal services and advice in the realm of employment law. Categorised under legal services (CPV 79100000), the award stage of this contract was published on 16 December 2025 with Brodies LLP being the designated supplier. The contract, valued at £226,667 GBP, will commence on 1 December 2025 and conclude on 29 September 2028, covering various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement used Lot 1 of the CCS RM6360 - Legal Panel for Government Framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal firms specialising in employment law to expand their clientele by engaging with the public sector. Firms capable of providing comprehensive legal advice to government entities will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, due to the scale and scope required, established firms in the legal industry could enhance their market position and reputation by participating in similar procurements. Brodies LLP, a large-scale firm, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to prosper under such contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Employment Law Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Employment Law Legal services and advice. Additional information: This was procured using Lot 1 of CCS RM6360 - Legal Panel for Government Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f71973a-5358-4c86-94c4-9696a7386997
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc363840-bec8-413d-84b9-5a8a8a2979f1
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
£226,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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