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GB-Sheffield: Legal Services

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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29 Jan 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc based in Sheffield, conducted a procurement process for legal services under the industry category of Legal services (CPV code 79100000). The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Simmons & Simmons LLP. Located in the United Kingdom's Yorkshire and the Humber region, the contract value is £45,000 and covers the period from 12th January 2026 to 27th February 2026. The entire process was completed in alignment with the bank's standard financial instructions, emphasising adherence to regulatory practices within the legal framework.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for law firms, particularly those capable of handling governmental or developmental bank projects. While the procurement method details were not specified, large-scale legal service providers with proficiency in financial regulation would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The contract awarded to a reputable large firm like Simmons & Simmons LLP highlights the demand for specialised expertise in managing legal services within public and financial sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal services for BPC, this has been procured in line with the banks standard financial instruction 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-b5fd17-5cf00581-f1cd-478b-a991-e4ae834121b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755b5df7-e2be-4a96-84fd-966d0c6e9abc
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 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 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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