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GB-Sheffield: Contingent Legal Resource

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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13 Jan 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

British Business Bank plc, located in Sheffield, has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Contingent Legal Resource". This process falls under the services industry category, specifically dealing with recruitment services. The procurement was carried out in the context of legal resource provision with a contract value of £25,000. The contract period was scheduled from 21 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, covering delivery across locations including the British Overseas Territories and various other regions. The procurement stage is classified as 'award' with the award being made to Obelisk Legal Support Solutions Limited. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, the timeline indicates that the tender period concluded on 1 December 2025.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses within the legal services and recruitment sectors seeking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts. While the award has been made to a large supplier, Obelisk Legal Support Solutions Limited, the tender represents potential business growth for similar large-scale service providers. The focus on contingent legal resource aligns with companies skilled in providing flexible and scalable legal support, making it particularly suitable for ventures targeting expansive regional service fulfilment capabilities. Such opportunities allow businesses to engage with a high-profile entity such as the British Business Bank, thereby increasing their visibility and reputation in the marketplace.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Contingent Legal Resource

Notice Description

Contingent Legal Resource for BBB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cfb528b-997b-4169-981f-8ab8ea7bc51b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c90e733-c529-480a-9ac4-79f51bfc5e36
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
VCSE
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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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