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GB-Sheffield: Review of transaction documentation

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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13 May 2026 at 07:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Review of transaction documentation" involved reviewing and reporting on investment and constitutional documents under the framework of Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6360 Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation. The buying organisation was British Business Financial Services Limited, located at Steel City House, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, UK. The tender was classified under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and was valued at £32,000. This process is at the 'Award' stage, with the contract period running from 11th March 2026 to 31st May 2026, mainly serving the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept in investment documentation and compliance, to further their growth. While the buying organisation is keen on high-risk finance documentation reviews, companies with proven competencies in providing detailed legal analysis and report compilation could stand to benefit greatly. Large scale firms, such as Ashurst LLP, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the level of expertise expected. This type of procurement process can be an attractive avenue for established legal service providers looking to leverage opportunities in governmental financial services and compliance sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Review of transaction documentation

Notice Description

Reviewing and providing a report on the investment and/or constitutional documents utilising the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6360 Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation 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-b5fd17-5d500b70-b842-44a4-b6a5-2f02a6288335
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c696e28f-9b1a-48a5-892f-e49c93fb96c3
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 May 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 BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES 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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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