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GB-Sheffield: Project Beehive

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCE LTD

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07 Feb 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

British Business Finance Ltd (BBFL) has completed the procurement process for "Project Beehive", aimed at securing legal services, with Hogan Lovells being awarded the contract. The awarded tender falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000) and has a contract value of GBP 27,500. The location specified for the service delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 15th January 2025, with the contract period running from 16th January 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those equipped to manage financial instructions in the banking sector. Although this specific contract was awarded to a large firm, similar future tenders could be ideal for both large and specialised legal service providers aiming to expand their portfolios within the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. Engaging in such contracts could enhance credibility and open doors to additional public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Beehive

Notice Description

Legal services for BBFL, this has been procured in line with the banks standard financial instructions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a31a5ae5-3c39-4ada-9e0d-55f8f762cad5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88daf17-11ca-4f50-88af-e76c3f627295
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
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
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
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

HOGAN LOVELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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