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GB-Sheffield: British Growth Partnership project

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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18 Mar 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank PLC has completed the awarding stage for the "GB-Sheffield: British Growth Partnership project," which falls under the legal services industry category. The contract, valued at GBP 500,000, will be carried out by Simmons & Simmons LLP. The project spans from 30th January 2025 to 31st March 2025 in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award status being published on 18th March 2025, with the contract officially starting on 30th January 2025. The procurement method details were not specified in this tender process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses offering legal services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale projects and adhering to financial instructions. Firms similar to Simmons & Simmons LLP, which can provide comprehensive legal assistance aligned with stringent financial regulations, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurements. Although this specific contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VSCEs, businesses experienced in legal services within financial sectors can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and establish stronger partnerships with reputable organisations like the British Business Bank PLC.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: British Growth Partnership project

Notice Description

Legal service BBB which have been procured in line with the banks standard financial instructions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ea95916-3214-43a6-9945-1aefee12351d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bca16c4-319a-4c25-9054-ff4e10babb29
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 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 BANK PLC
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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