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GB-Sheffield: Reviewing and producing a written report on the LPA

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by British Business Investments Ltd, focused on acquiring legal services for reviewing and producing a written report on the LPA, under the industry category "Legal Services" (CPV: 79100000). Based in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, this procurement reached its award stage on 1st December 2025, following the completion of its tender period on 20th November 2025. The project has a contract value of £40,000, with services expected to be delivered between 21st November and 31st December 2025. The procurement method was unspecified, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender offers prospects for legal firms, particularly large-scale enterprises like Ashurst LLP, who secured the contract as the supplier. The provision of legal services required in this contract could help expand a firm's market presence and establish valuable partnerships in the public sector. Businesses aiming to grow within the legal domain could find opportunities to enhance their portfolio through such government-linked contracts. However, it's worth noting that this particular opportunity does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a preference for more established, larger firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Reviewing and producing a written report on the LPA

Notice Description

Legal services for BBI 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-b5fd17-7b46e016-0bc0-4a93-97e8-2fc77dbe295b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c47a68-697e-47fd-afde-f7c996bf5ca3
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062134

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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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