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GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Amber

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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03 Aug 2026 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Amber" was conducted by the British Business Bank Plc, based in Sheffield, England. The process falls under the services category, specifically targeting legal services, with the classification code CPV 79100000. The contracting process followed a tender initiation type and reached the award stage, concluding with the contract awarded on 6th July 2026. The procurement covered the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, with the contract period extending from 7th July 2026 to 31st July 2026, and the total value of the contract pegged at £37,600. The procurement method details and suitability for SMEs or VCSEs were not specified in the document.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms in the legal services sector, particularly those with the capacity to serve the public sector and financial institutions. While British Business Investments Ltd acted as the buyer, Simmons & Simmons was awarded the contract as the supplier, indicating a demand for experienced, large-scale law firms capable of managing substantial legal frameworks. Businesses specialising in financial legal services and those willing to expand their operations in Yorkshire and the Humber may find similar future opportunities beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Amber

Notice Description

Legal services Project Amber this has been procured inline with the banks standard financial instruction 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-a2129415-b5d8-417b-a35b-3277c42e5478
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa80a604-62d3-4fcd-8c4a-b31064606e0f
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
£37,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
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 INVESTMENTS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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