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GB-Sheffield: Legal services advising BPC on its participation with a Fund

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of British Business Bank Plc, involved awarding a contract for legal services advising on participation with a fund. This procurement, valued at £40,000, took place in Sheffield under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). Ashurst was awarded the contract starting from 18th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, following the complete status of the tender process. The procurement stage was the award, with the relevant dates being the award date on 17th February 2026 and publication on 22nd April 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in advising on fund participation. Large organisations capable of handling such legal complexities are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Though small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises might not be considered fit for this specific tender, they could explore industry collaborations or subcontracting opportunities that arise from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services advising BPC on its participation with a Fund

Notice Description

Legal services advising BPC on its participation with 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
ocds-b5fd17-d47971b3-9a8a-4579-af9b-aef6b7641b20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb4c024-c3f5-4344-bf5c-63ec331aa9ef
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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 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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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