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GB-Sheffield: Online legal research resource

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, a prominent organisation located in Sheffield, has completed a tendering process for an online legal research resource service. This procurement falls under the legal advisory services category and specifically targets services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the UK. With a total contract value of £29,765, the awarded contract starts on 1st January 2026 and concludes on 31st December 2026. The procurement was concluded with an active award on 1st December 2025, and the details were published on 18th December 2025. Thomson Reuters Limited has been identified as the successful supplier for this service.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, especially those offering comprehensive online research platforms. While the contract was awarded to a large enterprise, future tenders of this nature may provide openings for SMEs to compete if they can offer specialised services or innovative solutions. Establishing a foothold in such government projects could enhance a company's credibility and expand its client base further into the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Online legal research resource

Notice Description

Online legal research resource subscription service utilised by the BBB legal team to assist in their legal services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b03481eb-3700-4551-bb0a-292d1aaae124
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67482027-54bb-4090-9a2b-408e32aaaacd
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,765 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,765 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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 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

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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