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GB-Sheffield: Undertaking legal due diligence

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Undertaking legal due diligence" was completed by British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc, based in Sheffield, UK. The industry category is legal services, with a CPV classification code of 79100000. The procurement covered services for legal due diligence within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The tender period concluded on 28th October 2025, and the contract ran from 29th October to 30th November 2025. The award was made on 28th October 2025 to Ashurst LLP, a large supplier based in London. The total contract value was £63,000 GBP, and the procurement stage at present is marked as complete.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services. Though not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents a substantial growth opportunity for large legal firms equipped to handle the complex requirements of due diligence for government-backed initiatives. Companies capable of offering high-quality, sophisticated legal service packages can benefit from the expertise gained and visibility with public sector clients. Engagements with entities such as the British Business Bank Plc help bolster an organisation’s profile in the lucrative field of public procurement, potentially leading to further opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Undertaking legal due diligence

Notice Description

Legal services for BPC 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-b0d9137c-ceff-4d60-8c43-9e66b10ff0c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9546bde6-68ca-40e9-aaf7-3b522c8b1d8d
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
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 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 PATIENT CAPITAL 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 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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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