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GB-Sheffield: Project Topaz

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Project Topaz" has reached the award stage, managed by British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc. The contract, valued at £30,000 GBP, pertains to legal services within the industry category and is to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement began with the tender initiation and concluded with the award on 10th November 2025, with the contractual work scheduled from 11th November 2025 until 31st December 2025. The opportunity was awarded to Simmons & Simmons Llp through unspecified procurement methodology.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the legal services sector, specifically those with experience in financial instructions related to government development banks. Given the scale, large legal firms with expertise in regulatory frameworks and financial law might find this project particularly appealing for growth. The nature of the service requirement makes it less suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, aligning the opportunity with established and sizeable legal entities capable of handling complex legal arrangements. Businesses with experience in similar legal frameworks, particularly in dealing with governmental institutions, would be well positioned to compete in such tenders in future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Topaz

Notice Description

Legal services for BPC, this has been procured in line 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-deee89ef-cdb7-4f49-967d-d2dc271f8fa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4c857d-fe6a-44a1-b794-0135dd7190bd
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

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
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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 PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062134

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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