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GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Blue

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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03 Aug 2026 at 08:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Blue" has been awarded by British Business Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of British Business Bank Plc located in Sheffield, UK. As part of the financial services sector, this tender was classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services. Awarded to Simmons & Simmons, this contract was concluded on 12th July 2026, with services commencing on 13th July 2026 and set to run until 31st August 2026. The procurement was conducted in line with the bank's standard financial instructions, but specific procurement method details were not provided. The contract is valued at £122,000.

This procurement opportunity demonstrates a substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in corporate and financial legal matters. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale legal firms would find this an attractive opportunity. By servicing a major government-owned bank entity, successful suppliers can enhance their market credibility and broaden their portfolio within the UK's financial services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Blue

Notice Description

Legal services Project Blue 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
ocds-b5fd17-7166c03e-043a-4207-933f-fa0db09605f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2640d2-bd1f-47db-8562-81c882472f7e
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
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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