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03 Aug 2026 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc, seeking legal services for the completion process, under the title "GB-Sheffield: Fees for legal completion process." The industry category is legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000, with the primary activity taking place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This procurement is now in the award stage, with the contract period beginning on 7th July 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The entire procurement was valued at £42,000 with Ashurst Perkins Cole being the awarded supplier. The contract was actively awarded on 6th July 2026, subsequent to the tender period which ended on the same date. The procurement method details were not specified.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth for large-scale legal firms that specialise in providing comprehensive legal services for financial operations. Since the procurement process is governed by the British Business Bank's standard financial instructions, firms experienced in financial regulatory environments would be particularly well-suited to deliver on this contract. Although smaller SMEs and VCSEs may not be the primary target for this specific contract, it underscores the potential for partnerships with development banks and government-owned entities like the British Business Bank for future similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Fees for legal completion process

Notice Description

Fees for legal completion process 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9bf1557-97ff-4d4f-98be-7a2bed7d2645
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8a4fc7-370e-4a7e-9f76-5e6b0d129ef9
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
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 PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 PERKINS COLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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