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GB-Sheffield: Glasgow

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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05 Dec 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, located in Sheffield, has completed a procurement process aimed at funding a digital programme in Glasgow designed to enhance the commercial and investment capabilities of up to ten early-stage innovative companies. Classified under "Banking and investment services," the process was categorised within the services industry and spanned from the completion of tender submissions by 28th October 2025, leading to an award on the same date. The contract runs from 10th December 2025 to 31st March 2026 in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, offering a total budget of £25,000 GBP.

The awarded contract to Grand Scale Marketing Ltd, a SME based in Belfast, signifies a significant growth opportunity for businesses operating within investment banking services. Those firms capable of delivering tailored digital programmes and possessing expertise in nurturing early-stage companies are suited for such initiatives. The process highlights the importance of entities contributing to the development sector and engaging with government-backed projects for expanded commercial presence, particularly those with a focus on social enterprises, as the procurement noted suitability for VCSEs rather than SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Glasgow

Notice Description

Funding to deliver a bespoke, structured digital programme to develop the commercial and investment capabilities of up to 10 innovative early-stage companies 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-b5fd17-8518cd50-ada7-4d86-b0ed-dc619f3ce1b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07b076a-33c0-4a21-87d7-afca284e777f
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 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 BUSINESS BANK PLC
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

GRAND SCALE MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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