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GB-Sheffield: Adaptive Planning Consultancy and Support

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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14 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Adaptive Planning Consultancy and Support" was conducted by the British Business Bank plc, located in Sheffield, UK. This public procurement falls within the "Business analysis consultancy services" industry category and is intended for global delivery, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement has moved through the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 10 March 2025. The contract period is designated from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £72,500 GBP. This process is linked to a single-stage tender that was completed before the award.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy, particularly those with the capacity to deliver adaptive planning support services on a global scale. Although this opportunity was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large consultancies such as Focal Solutions Consulting Ltd have already successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in adapting business strategies and supporting organisational planning efforts could benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities. The procurement methods and exact specification of processes were not detailed, leaving room for innovative approaches from prospective tenderers in the sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Adaptive Planning Consultancy and Support

Notice Description

1 Year Adaptive Planning Consultancy and Support 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 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddcdf2ce-7c1e-423d-98f4-2fb8fec76c30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa1736e-bb30-425a-8394-238a89940e1e
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

FOCAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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