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GB-Sheffield: Risk, investment & banking recruitment

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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02 Oct 2025 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

British Business Bank PLC, a development bank entirely owned by HM Government, concluded a procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Risk, investment & banking recruitment" with an award announcement on 2nd October 2025. This contract focused on recruitment services within the risk, investment, and banking sectors, classified under CPV 79600000. The services are to be executed in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, under a two-year contract starting from 24th September 2025 and ending on 23rd September 2027. The procurement reached the 'Award' stage, with CRA Consulting Limited securing the contract valued at £75,000.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities in the recruitment sector, particularly for enterprises specialising in financial and investment recruitment services. Although the contract is not specific to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in providing specialised recruitment solutions to financial institutions could find such opportunities fitting. Companies focusing on public sector contracts may view this as a chance to build a significant portfolio with an established public body, namely the British Business Bank PLC. This procurement could serve as a gateway for businesses to enhance their reputation and expand their reach in the finance recruitment industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Risk, investment & banking recruitment

Notice Description

Risk, investment & banking recruitment 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-b5fd17-9fdd6ace-2ebd-4024-9bc7-f8af7c2e3dae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4444a0-c47e-4b70-adda-484c67146a5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

CRA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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