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GB-Sheffield: Legal services

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for legal services has concluded, led by the British Business Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc based in Sheffield. The procurement was in the services category, specifically legal services, and the procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the award given on 25 November 2025 and published on 1 December 2025. The contract, worth £30,000, will be active from 26 November 2025 to 28 February 2026. The services are to be delivered in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, and the procurement did not specify a detailed method or type of procurement process.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of high-quality legal services, especially larger firms such as Ashurst LLP, the awarded supplier. Companies with experience in handling substantial legal contracts, particularly in development banking sectors, will find this an opportune avenue to demonstrate their expertise and enhance their portfolios. The contract represents a substantial engagement from a prominent governmental entity, offering visibility and the potential for long-term associations with the British Business Bank Group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services

Notice Description

Legal services for BBI 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-e388193c-ed24-4ba7-837d-0262347046d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982371a5-cdbb-4066-93a2-9bfb335c2985
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
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
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 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 INVESTMENTS LTD
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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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