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GB-Sheffield: FCA Learning Portal

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by British Business Bank PLC, a development bank wholly owned by HM Government, involved securing services under the title "GB-Sheffield: FCA Learning Portal." This contract, classified under "Education and training services," is situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract finalized and active as of 3rd December 2025, following the tender period that ended on 2nd December 2025. The contract is set for a period from 28th January 2026 to 27th January 2027, with a contract value of £20,130 GBP. The procurement method and specific process details were not specified.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses involved in education and training services. Although the contract does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, firms with expertise in delivering learning solutions tailored to meet FCA regulations would find this contract particularly beneficial. Inmarkets Ltd, awarded as the supplier, exemplifies the type of company competent to fulfil such contractual requirements. Businesses capable of providing scalable and regulatory-compliant training services could consider similar future opportunities with government entities like the British Business Bank PLC to expand their market reach and drive business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: FCA Learning Portal

Notice Description

FCA regulation requires regular learning delivered across the Bank 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-b5fd17-5db35009-ff9a-40f3-bcef-9e563db9bbc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9884f4-bf19-425b-8f9b-e632a2bb3db6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 6-12 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 BANK PLC
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

INMARKETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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