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GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Crimson

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Aug 2026 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal Services Project Crimson" has been concluded, with the contract awarded to Ashurst Perkins Cole. Managed by British Business Financial Services Limited, a branch of the British Business Bank Plc, the tender falls under the legal services category with CPV code 79100000. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, and was part of the Government Commercial Agency's legal panel using the RM6360 framework. The award date was on 13 July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 14 July to 31 August 2026, valued at GBP 34,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large legal service providers capable of delivering high-risk finance and innovation advisory services. As the buying organisation is a government-backed development bank, this contract could strengthen a firm's portfolio in governmental and financial sectors. Although the procurement process details were unspecified, engaging with such government initiatives can enhance credibility, visibility, and future opportunities for established legal firms looking to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Crimson

Notice Description

Legal services Project Crimson BBFSL utilised the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation 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/21446780-4574-4c8b-93fc-21f5e3a7368c
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
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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 BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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 PERKINS COLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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