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GB-Sheffield: Project Sleek

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Project Sleek," led by British Business Investments Ltd, involves the provision of legal services. This contract falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000) and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement has moved to the "award" stage, with Simmons & Simmons Llp identified as the supplier. The contract period began on 6th August 2025 and will run until 30th September 2025, valued at £30,000. The tender process concluded on 5th August 2025, and was significant for British Business Investments Ltd, a government-owned development bank based in Sheffield.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for large legal service firms capable of managing the specific legal needs of a government-affiliated financial institution. Businesses operating in the legal sector, particularly those with experience in regulatory affairs and corporate governance, would be well-suited to vie for similar contracts. The procurement, with a focused scope on legal services, indicates a preference for entities with established expertise and capacity to engage with complex legal and financial issues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Sleek

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-d46a0783-0e27-400c-b525-65c3665be3d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4d0baf-e4ac-4d96-b9be-ec6a2a767e66
Current Stage
Award
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 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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