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GB-Sheffield: Recognition Platform

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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04 Mar 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank PLC, located in Sheffield, is spearheading a procurement to establish a recognition platform as part of its wider reward strategy to attract and retain talent. This tender, classified under IT services, seeks a digital solution that is modern, flexible, and engaging for employees. The procurement process reached the award stage on 4th March 2026 with an active contract period starting from 1st March 2026 through to 28th February 2029. The project value is £65,000, and the delivery is focused on Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. Although the procurement method details are not specified, it highlights the involvement of Achievers Solutions UK Ltd as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in creating innovative employee recognition platforms. Companies able to provide modern and adaptive digital solutions can leverage this opportunity for business growth, establishing themselves in the public sector. Achievers Solutions UK Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has already demonstrated suitability for this role through the award process, suggesting that SMEs with niche capabilities in software development and consulting could find similar public tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Recognition Platform

Notice Description

Innovative recognition platform to help deliver a new recognition programme via a digital solution that it modern, flexible and engaging for employees. The recognition platform will form part of the Bank's wider reward strategy to help attract and retain talent in a competitive market 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/721a9f0b-f4f4-4d2e-b4fd-9b08d77398f5
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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

ACHIEVERS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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