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GB-Sheffield: Advising British Patient Capital Limited on its participation in a fund

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved British Patient Capital Limited, a part of the British Business Bank Plc, which sought advisory services for participating in a fund. The contract, titled "GB-Sheffield: Advising British Patient Capital Limited on its participation in a fund," was categorised under legal services and located in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The tender process was initiated on a "tender" basis with a procurement method not specified in detail, culminating in the award stage as of 22 April 2026. The tender period ended on 24 February 2026, and the contract period ran from 25 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. The buyer is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, and the tender is associated with a total value of £40,000.

This contract represents an opportunity for large-scale legal firms to expand their client base and establish influential relationships within the finance sector. The buyer, British Patient Capital Limited, offers a consistent need for high-level advisory services, especially in managing and participating in investment funds. Firms specialising in financial law, investment advisory, and those with expertise in collaborating with government-owned entities would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Ashurst, the awarded supplier, demonstrates the potential for well-established legal firms to secure such contracts with high-profile public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Advising British Patient Capital Limited on its participation in a fund

Notice Description

Advising British Patient Capital Limited on its participation in a fund this has been procured inline with the banks standard financial instruction 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d472cea7-5e77-445b-83de-66bfea5f3d2f
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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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