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GB-Sheffield: Records Management Capability

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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06 Jan 2026 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, a development bank wholly owned by HM Government and based in Sheffield, has completed its procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Records Management Capability." This contract falls under the industry-specific software package category, with additional classifications related to software packages and information systems. It is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The award was made on 19th November 2025, with the contract running from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender carried a value of £75,000 and was concluded with Fredward 16 as the supplier. No specific procurement method details were provided.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in software solutions, particularly those focusing on records management and data processing systems. While this particular contract was awarded to a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), the opportunity itself was not limited to SMEs. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK software services market, especially within the public sector, would find such tenders beneficial for growth. The tasks involved, such as technical migration to SharePoint, sensitivity labelling, and retention management, indicate that firms with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Records Management Capability

Notice Description

Workstream 1: Technical Migration (Network Drive to SharePoint). Workstream 2: Sensitivity Labelling. Workstream 3: Retention. 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-e0eab83d-1ef6-4d7c-a08a-3194de9d5c6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cb734c-a450-41fb-a916-b3ecb2d44fa1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 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 BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
mary.young@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142502892

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

FREDWARD 16

Further Information

Notice Documents

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