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GB-Sheffield: Advising BBI on its participation on a Fund

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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24 Apr 2026 at 07:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by British Business Investments Ltd, a part of the British Business Bank Plc, involves the provision of legal advisory services concerning its participation in a fund. This tender operates within the legal services industry, classified under CPV code 79100000, and targets the Yorkshire and Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached its award stage, with the contract being awarded on 18th February 2026 and set to commence on 19th February 2026, lasting until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £35,000, and the procurement method has not been specified in detail.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large legal firms looking to expand their clientele, especially those with expertise in financial legal advice. Although the suitability criteria exclude small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large and established firms like Simmons & Simmons Llp, who have been awarded this contract, may find similar contracts beneficial for business growth. The strategic partnership with a government-owned development bank reinforces the credibility and potential for sustained collaboration in future legal advisory projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Advising BBI on its participation on a Fund

Notice Description

Advising BBI on its participation on a Fund 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f47029-7b51-4340-9775-efd7d3202f8c
Current Stage
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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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 INVESTMENTS LTD
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

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