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GB-Sheffield: IT Strategy Consulting Support

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank PLC, located in Sheffield, has completed the procurement award process for the "GB-Sheffield: IT Strategy Consulting Support" project. This decision, directed by Mark Trick, focuses on IT strategy consulting for the operating landscape across technology and operational areas, including a review of vendor and data strategy. With a contract value of £75,000 in GBP, the agreement spans from 3 February 2025 to 31 December 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of Infrastructureworks consultancy services (CPV: 71311300) and pertains to the region of Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT strategy consulting, especially those with expertise in operating models, tech build maturity, and vendor landscapes. While the contract was awarded to Xonetic Limited, firms that specialise in infrastructure consultancy services have the potential to engage in similar future projects with the British Business Bank or other institutions. The procurement method was not specified, highlighting a potentially open avenue for businesses adept in bespoke consulting and IT strategy development. This contract is suited to larger enterprises as it does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSE organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: IT Strategy Consulting Support

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 05 December 2025 for the following reason: Contract value increase required by PS94,300 to extended current contract resources, days and capability.(Operating Model Consulting - Provide observations and input into the operating landscape across technology and operational areas, as directed by Mark Trick Tech Build Maturity - Investigate, assess and provide commentary on the maturity of the architecture, across application, infrastructure and data architectures Review of Vendor Landscape - Using our market experience, provide observations and insights into the current vendor landscape, and potential approaches for future transformation Data Strategy Review - Provide technical and consulting observations as BBB continues to develop the overall data strategy) Additional information: This was procured in line with the banks financial instruction

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-425652e4-3de1-44ec-a100-3477cf1b13c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dc1704-928f-4aef-b46d-00450d291084
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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 BANK PLC
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

XONETIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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