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GB-Sheffield: Training & Development

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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12 Sep 2025 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Training & Development" has been completed by British Business Bank PLC, a development bank owned by HM Government, based in Sheffield. This tender falls under the industry category of education and training services and involves services to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The award stage was finalised with a contract award issued to Kaplan Financial Limited on 31st August 2025, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 26th February 2028. The total contract value is £120,000 GBP, and the procurement method was unspecified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of large-scale developments. While this specific contract has been awarded to Kaplan Financial Limited, similar future contracts may arise to accommodate various training and development demands across regions. Businesses that bring innovative training solutions and possess the capability to handle substantial service contracts will be well-positioned for future procurement opportunities, fostering potential business growth in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Training & Development

Notice Description

Training & Development 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-b5fd17-6b007ceb-14d2-4872-a8be-af68402decd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829756e0-0f1b-4ab1-b92a-70603eb22ea5
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 26 Feb 2028 2-3 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 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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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