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GB-Sheffield: Guarantees Portal - Support

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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19 Jun 2025 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank PLC, operating from Sheffield, has successfully completed a procurement process to support its Guarantees Portal. The project aimed to secure a strategic technology partner for Ruby on Rails development resources to aid continuous delivery of new features within a crucial web application. Categorised under "Technical computer support services" (CPV code: 72611000), this procurement was conducted as a mini competition under the RM1043.8 - Digital Outcomes 6 Framework. The awarded contract was valued at £1,560,000 and the contractual period extends from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2028. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this initiative marks a significant step towards technological enhancement for the British Business Bank.

This completed tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical computer support services and web application development, particularly those experienced with Ruby on Rails. Companies like The Dextrous Web Ltd, which secured the contract, exemplify the type of large-scale entity suited for this kind of project. Although the opportunity is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it does illustrate a significant business potential for well-established firms in the digital solutions industry aiming to partner with government-owned financial institutions. Potential growth can arise from long-term strategic engagement and contributions to further digital transformations within public service delivery platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Guarantees Portal - Support

Notice Description

British Business Bank requires a strategic technology partner to provide Ruby on Rails development resources to support continuous delivery of new features for our client facing, business critical web application. This was procured via a mini competition using RM1043.8 - Digital Outcomes 6 Framework 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-b5fd17-4caa8f72-041b-4e8a-9377-c2867c20f791
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717f55f7-5cdb-48b1-b7a6-2e57539b0885
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 3-4 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062134

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

THE DEXTROUS WEB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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