Award

GB-Sheffield: Temporary Legal Resource

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

16 Oct 2025 at 08:20

Award

18 Feb 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Temporary Legal Resource" was initiated by the British Business Bank plc, headquartered in Sheffield. This tender falls under the industry category of recruitment services and was initially planned as a call-off from a CCS Framework. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award status marked as active as of 12th February 2025. The original contract period was intended to run from 24th February 2025 to 24th August 2025, with the tender valued at £97,370 GBP. However, an update on 16th October 2025 extended the end date to 19th November 2025 with an additional £22,470 added to the contract value. The contract is applicable across multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in legal resources and recruitment services, particularly those experienced with contractual frameworks. As the assigned contract is with the British Business Bank plc, an organisation focused on supporting UK economic growth, businesses that win such contracts can substantially enhance their market presence and credibility. Despite its completion, securing future tenders of similar nature can allow businesses to leverage their expertise to offer competitive services and expand their client base within a broad geographical reach.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Temporary Legal Resource

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 October 2025 for the following reason: Additional PS22,470 added and the end date extended to the 19th November 2025(C2373 - Temporary Legal Resource for BBB) Additional information: Call off from a CCS Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da9729f2-bdc8-4abc-9275-344fd45d1c83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94791ab1-bcf5-40de-8aa3-bae9dfcd2439
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062131

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GC
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OBELISK LEGAL SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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