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GB-Sheffield: Legal review of transaction documentation

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Financial Services Limited, acting as the buyer, has concluded a procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal review of transaction documentation." This procurement falls under the legal services category within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom, with a procurement method categorised as "Not specified." The tender process was initiated as a standard tender and has moved to the award stage. The contract period began on 3rd February 2026 and ended on 31st March 2026, with Hogan Lovells International LLP selected as the supplier. The contract was awarded on 2nd February 2026, with the total contract value reaching £27,500 GBP.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to engage with a government-owned financial services organisation, potentially leading to further ventures in public sector contracts. Companies with experience in handling financial instruction documents and legal reviews in investment contexts are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements. Despite the concluded status of this particular contract, there is potential for similar future opportunities with British Business Financial Services Limited in the legal sector, which can serve as a stepping stone for firms looking to expand within the public procurement domain in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal review of transaction documentation

Notice Description

Investment legal services this has been procured inline 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-b5fd17-5d769985-8657-42f8-8093-a4bcf77147b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbbe154-7927-4255-beb5-63f53050f622
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
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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