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GB-Sheffield: Assisting BBI with its proposed investment

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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29 Apr 2025 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves British Business Investments Ltd, located in Sheffield, seeking legal services for its proposed investment, with the contract awarded to Simmons & Simmons LLP. The procurement, classified under the industry category of legal services, covered the delivery location of Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 29th April 2025. The tender, with a value of £35,000, had its period closing on 25th March 2025, and the contract was executed from 26th March 2025 to 28th March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal firms specialising in investment-related services to expand their footprint in the financial services sector. While the project may favour large firms due to its scale, businesses with significant expertise in handling investment mandates can benefit from such contracts to enhance their portfolio and reputation. This initiative not only facilitates growth for Simmons & Simmons LLP but also encourages other legal firms to leverage similar opportunities for strategic partnerships and increased market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Assisting BBI with its proposed investment

Notice Description

Legal services for BBI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d24cfb3-0441-478a-8653-843a6d6f3ba4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ad27f3c-7369-495c-9d50-c475faad628f
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
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 30 days
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
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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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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