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GB-Sheffield: Advising BPC on its participation on a Fund

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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24 Apr 2026 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by British Patient Capital Limited, focused on obtaining legal advising services for its participation on a fund. Situated in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, the contracting entity is part of the British Business Bank, wholly owned by the UK government. This service tender, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), has a contract value of £34,000. The procurement process has moved past the award stage, concluding with an award to Hogan Lovells International LLP on 3 March 2026. The contract period commenced on 4 March 2026 and concluded on 31 March 2026. The procurement method was not specified, but it adhered to standard financial instruction protocols without indicating suitability for SMEs or VCSEs.

For business growth within the legal sector, this tender offers opportunities primarily for large-scale legal firms capable of providing complex advisory services in compliance with government banking regulations. Businesses with expertise in navigating financial laws and regulations would find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar contracts. The association with a government-backed entity such as the British Business Bank enhances reputational advantages and potential for further collaboration, especially for firms specializing in financial legal consultancy. This engagement could facilitate access to broader government contracts through proven service delivery and established trust networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Advising BPC on its participation on a Fund

Notice Description

Advising BPC on its participation on a Fund 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a118db8-eb12-4eda-84c1-5d5345265c75
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
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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 PATIENT CAPITAL 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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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