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GB-Sheffield: BBBISL variation of permissions support

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the British Business Bank PLC for the project titled "GB-Sheffield: BBBISL variation of permissions support" focuses on legal services, with a classification under the CPV code 79100000. This tender is situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, and is in the award stage. The key dates include the tender end date on 1st August 2025 and the contract period from 11th August 2025 to 10th October 2025. The procurement method details are not specified, yet the process has concluded with an active award at a value of £170,000, granted to Ernst & Young.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender arise from the specialised nature of legal services required, particularly those skilled in compliance and regulatory submissions to the Financial Conduct Authority. This contract is a prime opportunity for large-scale firms that are well-versed in delivering complex legal solutions. Businesses equipped to navigate financial regulations and offer consultation to development banks will find this sector advantageous, especially given its impact on driving significant legal support for financial operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: BBBISL variation of permissions support

Notice Description

Drive completion of VOP, ICARA and WDP, ready for submission to the FCA 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4aed94-e9c8-42bd-917d-2a52d22de276
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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 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
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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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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