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GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by British Patient Capital Limited, based in Sheffield, focused on acquiring legal services for due diligence and legal counsel, classified under the CPV code 79100000. This contract, valued at £49,500 and covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region, falls under the services industry category. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Simmons & Simmons LLP announced as the supplier. The tender's period concluded on 1st October 2025, with the contract running from 2nd October to 31st October 2025. Although specific procurement methods are not detailed, this initiative is part of a tender process initiated by British Patient Capital Limited on behalf of the British Business Bank Plc, a development bank owned by HM Government.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for legal firms specialising in providing counsel and due diligence services to development banks or government-affiliated entities. The scale of the contract and the involvement of a high-profile firm like Simmons & Simmons LLP highlight the potential for business growth in this area. Moreover, while the contract does not specifically target SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, large legal enterprises with relevant expertise can benefit significantly from engaging in similar contracts. This is an exemplary opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly in providing legal services within the financial development domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence

Notice Description

Legal services for BPC 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-b5fd17-4f6c991c-0f3a-4526-924c-ce94183aa734
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997b9077-045b-4cae-9b54-deaf5fa29250
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
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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 PATIENT CAPITAL 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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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