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GB-Sheffield: Project Jitterbug

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Project Jitterbug" has been completed. Managed by British Business Financial Services Limited, the tender sought legal services with an industry classification under "Legal services" (CPV code 79100000). The location for service delivery was Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. With a total contract value of £150,000, the procurement reached the award stage on 1st December 2025, following the tender period ending on 29th October 2025. The contract commenced on 30th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement details include a specification of service within the "services" category, although the specific method of procurement was not disclosed.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in legal services. Although large-scale firms like the award-winning Ashurst LLP may have a competitive advantage, medium-sized enterprises focusing on providing specialised, high-quality legal solutions could carve a niche in similar government-related projects. The procurement could also serve as a point of entry into government contracting for legal service providers, especially those with capacity and experience dealing with organisations like the British Business Bank group, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Jitterbug

Notice Description

Legal services for BBFSL 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-c453f9db-75cc-4f60-991f-097be471daad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286027a8-4484-4467-891d-f1e2c81ae648
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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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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