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GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Liberty

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Aug 2026 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal Services Project Liberty" has been conducted by British Business Financial Services Limited, located in Sheffield, UK. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on legal services, as per the CPV classification 79100000, and pertains to the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award being published on 3rd August 2026. The tender commenced on 22nd May 2026, with a contract period extending until 30th September 2026. The total contract value is £25,000, and the process did not specify the method of procurement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large legal service providers, especially those with expertise in finance, high risk, and innovation projects. It is pertinent for businesses able to deliver complex legal services within the UK government's framework. The awarding of this tender to Ashurst Perkins Coie UK LLP highlights an opportunity for similarly established firms to engage with government contracts and potentially expand their service offerings to public sector clients in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Liberty

Notice Description

Legal services Project Liberty BBFSL utilised the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 3 Finance and High Risk / Innovation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9729c078-a3dd-46b3-99d3-8a3d7d32658a
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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 COIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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