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GB-Sheffield: Review of a potential investment

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

British Business Investments Ltd, located in Sheffield, has concluded a procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Review of a potential investment." The procurement, under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000), pertains to the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Simmons & Simmons LLP, a large-scale supplier. The contract value is GBP 30,000 and covers the period from 20th November 2025 to 31st December 2025. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, this process reflects a substantial engagement by a government-affiliated development bank in ensuring thorough legal review services for potential investments.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in legal investment reviews, particularly those with experience in government and development banking contexts. Firms equipped with the capacity to handle detailed legal due diligence can leverage such opportunities to establish lasting relationships with public institutions like the British Business Bank. While this contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, similar tenders in the future may encourage smaller, regionally focused legal consultancies to enhance their profiles and capability to engage with large financial institutions. This process exemplifies how public procurement can foster growth for firms within specialised sectors, thus contributing to a diverse and competitive marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Review of a potential investment

Notice Description

Legal services for BBI 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-c04c8eb1-5085-4157-9028-650cae088725
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ee4e41-608c-4f63-982e-d6353eb8cac5
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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 BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD
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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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