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GB-Sheffield: Legal services assisting BPC with a proposed investment

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal services assisting BPC with a proposed investment" was concluded by British Patient Capital Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of HM Government, located at Steel City House, Sheffield, UK. The tender falls under the legal services category and was conducted following standard financial instructions, with a contract value of £35,000. The award was given to Simmons & Simmons LLP on 10 February 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage. The contract ran from 11 February to 31 March 2026 in the Yorkshire and Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large legal firms specialising in financial investment advisory services. Despite its completion, such projects showcase how firms can engage with governmental bodies to offer strategic legal services. Business users in financial and legal sectors can consider similar future opportunities with development banks like British Business Bank Plc, aligning with public sector requirements for professional services in investment sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services assisting BPC with a proposed investment

Notice Description

Legal service assisting BPC with its proposed investment 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-b5fd17-7eb3108f-13a1-4256-8977-43c7aaade86d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec7d11c7-8ba2-411a-a548-501ffedf13f9
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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 PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED
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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