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GB-Sheffield: DDF 2

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 11:00

Award

07 Feb 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: DDF 2" is conducted by British Business Investments Ltd, located at Steel City House, Sheffield. This contract involves legal services, classified under the CPV code 79100000, focusing on the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the UK. The procurement process, tagged as "awardUpdate," began with the tender stage and has progressed to completion with an award dated 22nd December 2024. The contract period runs from 23rd December 2024 to 1st March 2025, with a total contract value of £39,000. The procurement method has not been specified, and additional scope adjustments have resulted in an increase in contract value as of 28th November 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, although it is noted the procurement did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs. Large legal service providers, such as the awarded supplier Linklaters LLP, are well-suited to compete in this procurement due to the specified scale and industry requirements. Given the contract's substantial value and specialised service category, businesses with experience in providing legal support to financial services organisations, particularly with bank's standard financial instructions, may find this an attractive opportunity to leverage their expertise and expand their client portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: DDF 2

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 28 November 2025 for the following reason: Additional PS7,349 added due to additional scope(Legal services for BPC, this has been procured in line with the banks standard financial instruction)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac66bd15-5d6a-42a0-beb3-5655318cf2b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468cea70-2450-4ed4-b597-9c61e2de7abc
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
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 1 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 INVESTMENTS 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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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