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GB-Sheffield: Temporary Legal Resource

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank plc, a notable financial institution based in Sheffield, has concluded the procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Temporary Legal Resource." This procurement, classified under the recruitment services industry with CPV code 79600000, sought to acquire temporary legal resources for its operations. Situated in Sheffield and impacting locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, the procurement process was completed on 12 November 2025, with the contract period running from 13 November 2025 to 8 May 2026. The award was confirmed on 15 October 2025 and subsequently published on 26 November 2025. The procurement stage is marked as 'award,' indicating the completion of the tendering process.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal recruitment services, particularly those capable of operating on an international scale. The contract, awarded to Obelisk Legal Support Solutions Limited—a large-scale supplier—is valued at £87,633, highlighting its economic significance. Despite the unsuitability criteria underscoring a preference for larger firms, businesses looking for expansion into the financial sector's legal services can greatly benefit. This procurement process, initiated without a specified procurement method, signifies a structured entry for companies aiming to strengthen their portfolios through collaboration with a government-backed financial institution like British Business Bank plc.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Temporary Legal Resource

Notice Description

Temporary Legal Resource for BBB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6070f245-c400-4c15-9f32-e4948a562453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b5d732-75c7-4065-a761-5dcd60e3fceb
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,633 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,633 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 8 May 2026 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OBELISK LEGAL SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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