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27 Jul 2026 at 06:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal review" was conducted by British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc, located at Steel City House, Sheffield. This procurement process is classified under the legal services industry (CPV code: 79100000) and took place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK. The procurement stage is classified as "award" with a contract period from 29th April 2026 to 31st December 2026. The contract, valued at £38,000, was awarded to Hogan Lovells International LLP. Although specific procurement methods are not detailed, the contract details were published on 27th July 2026 following the award on 28th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal service firms seeking to engage in public sector contracts, particularly those with expertise in financial legal reviews. While this contract might not be suited for small or voluntary, community and social enterprise entities, it offers growth potential for established legal businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in specialised public sector services. Engaging with organisations like the British Business Bank and its subsidiaries could position a legal firm strategically for future procurement opportunities, enhancing credibility and access to further government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal review

Notice Description

Comprehensive legal review of the LPA and associated documents 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df9dc5f8-38a5-481a-9161-9f07b5a3d980
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53b816b-a45c-4e8d-a006-2a85d09387e7
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
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 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 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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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