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GB-Sheffield: Legal services

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

British Business Investments Ltd, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government, has completed a procurement process for legal services, as outlined in contract BIP1010318968. The project pertains to the provision of legal services, under the industry classification of CPV 79100000, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender, now in the award stage since 29th January 2026, had the contract period beginning on 6th January 2026 and concluding on 1st February 2026. Awarded to Ashurst, this £40,000 contract was handled through an unspecified procurement method and follows the bank's standard financial instructions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large established legal firms interested in collaborating with a government-owned entity. Although British Business Investments Ltd is not a banking institution, its operations offer potential growth avenues for legal firms adept in supporting public sector contracts. Additionally, companies in the legal industry with experience in servicing government or large-scale institutional clients may find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and reputation within governmental circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services

Notice Description

Legal services for BBI, this has been procured in line with the bank standard financial instructions 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-b5fd17-7ddc886a-6791-499f-ac96-fd8daca2a63f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29088eb3-9112-4efb-8e65-8c9d54f505a8
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026 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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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