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GB-Sheffield: Project Exe

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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17 Jun 2025 at 10:40

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17 Mar 2025 at 16:05

Award

27 Jan 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Project Exe" was conducted by British Business Investments Ltd, a financial institution based in Sheffield, UK. The tender was for legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000, with a focus on the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement has progressed through the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 14th January 2025 and subsequently published on 27th January 2025. The contract period began on 15th January 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £39,000. This process, conducted via a method classified as "Not specified," has been completed successfully.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers, as demonstrated by the involvement of the supplier, Linklaters LLP, known for its expertise and scale. Businesses that specialise in providing corporate legal services or have experience in supporting financial institutions could find similar opportunities lucrative. Despite not being specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, the scale of services required suggests that well-established firms with a robust operational base in the UK might have the capacity to deliver successfully on such contracts, fostering business growth through expansion into financial sector-oriented legal work.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Exe

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 June 2025 for the following reason: Increase in value due to additional work(Legal services for BBI, this has been procured in line with the banks standard financial instruction)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ce876b3-e13a-4780-b0ac-1b12becde6ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09943c73-8e2d-49d5-9eed-00e08924bcfd
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
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 INVESTMENTS LTD
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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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