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GB-Sheffield: Debt Management Services

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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20 Jul 2026 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, completed under the title "GB-Sheffield: Debt Management Services," was conducted by the British Business Bank Plc. This contract falls under the financial and insurance services category, with a focus on debt collection. The conducting authority is based in Sheffield, operating within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 8th April 2026, and the contract period running from 23rd May 2026 to 1st December 2026. The award was valued at £50,000.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and debt management services. Large companies with expertise in debt collection might find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Such contracts can contribute to business growth by expanding service portfolios and fostering relationships with a government-backed institution like the British Business Bank Plc. The awarded supplier, Qualco UK Limited, demonstrates the possibilities for established businesses to secure significant public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Debt Management Services

Notice Description

Debt collection contract 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/d97510fd-9c77-433d-a296-8920b24ca306
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 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 BANK PLC
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

QUALCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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