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GB-Sheffield: UK Equity On-line Data Portal

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-Sheffield: UK Equity On-line Data Portal" was conducted by the British Business Bank plc, a public institution based in Sheffield, UK. The contract, which falls under the services category and specifically targets corporate finance and venture capital services, is valued at £169,700. This tender was completed and is now in the award stage. The procurement methodology is not specified, and the contract period began on 1st October 2025, set to last until 30th September 2026. The project's delivery covers multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, as well as globally. Although the tender is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it was awarded to Beauhurst Limited, highlighting its significant involvement in the corporate finance sector.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses that specialise in financial data services, particularly those focused on equity and venture capital markets. Companies adept at providing comprehensive financial databases and API services will find growth opportunities by meeting these specific needs. The project’s expansive geographical scope offers potential market expansion to entities with capabilities to service diverse regions. While the current awardee, Beauhurst Limited, is noted as a large-scale supplier, other businesses with innovative data solutions and an established presence in financial analytics could position themselves competitively for future engagements of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: UK Equity On-line Data Portal

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 04 February 2026 for the following reason: This contract variation is to add an additional API service for Beauhurst's People data up to the end of the contract. The cost will be PS2,750(orporate finance and venture capital services. Corporate finance and venture capital services. To provide the Bank with access to a detailed deal level database on UK SME equity deals over time.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5e5896-fa21-43ba-b1ab-269608354514
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAUHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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