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GB-Sheffield: Angel Syndication Acceleration Support - NI

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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21 May 2025 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Angel Syndication Acceleration Support - NI" has been awarded by British Business Financial Services Limited, based in Sheffield, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of banking and investment services, with a contract value of £35,000. The service is intended to support and accelerate the development of a female-led angel syndicate in Northern Ireland. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with AwakenAngels Limited being the successful supplier. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2025 and will end on 31 March 2026. The procurement method details were not specified, and the services are to be delivered across various global locations, including the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for large-scale businesses with expertise in investment services. Companies aiming to enhance their foothold in the banking sector, particularly those focusing on innovation and gender-related investment initiatives, would find this contract beneficial. Although not specifically catered to SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with comparable capacities and strategic interests in Northern Ireland's investment landscape are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Angel Syndication Acceleration Support - NI

Notice Description

Banking and investment services. This contract is a contribution to support and accelerate the development of a female-led angel syndicate in NI. 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 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/d0dc139f-d75e-4865-9b92-2285001ae49f
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

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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 FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GC
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWAKENANGELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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