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GB-Sheffield: Project Amethyst

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Project Amethyst" centres on the provision of legal services for the British Patient Capital Limited (BPC), a subsidiary of the British Business Bank. Taking place in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, the procurement process is categorised within the legal services industry, under the CPV code 79100000. As of 29th January 2026, the procurement has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £42,000. The award was active from 14th December 2025, with the contract spanning from 15th December 2025 to 9th February 2026. The procurement method details are not specified, yet it was executed in alignment with standard financial instructions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large legal firms looking to expand into the financial services sector, as demonstrated by the success of Linklaters LLP in securing the contract. Businesses specialising in legal services that can meet the stringent standards of government-affiliated organisations are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. By engaging in contracts like this, companies can establish a prestigious client portfolio, enhancing their market reputation and opening doors to further governmental and institutional collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Amethyst

Notice Description

Legal services for BPC, this has been procured in line with the banks 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-b5fd17-8633e398-95e8-4866-8ee3-a7841e062878
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ceac01-d6a2-47d2-8eb1-1d9b39713027
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 9 Feb 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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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