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GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Danube

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Aug 2026 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Danube" was conducted by the British Business Financial Services Limited, located in Sheffield. The procurement fell within the services category, specifically legal services (CPV Code: 79100000). This tender was conducted with completion and the award was made on 13th July 2026, with a contract period starting on 14th August 2026 and ending on 31st August 2026. Key information surrounding this award includes the buyer's details, British Business Bank Plc, and the supplier, Simmons & Simmons, based in London. The project is based in Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a contract value of £25,740 GBP.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for large legal services firms, particularly those with capabilities in providing services to development banks or government-affiliated organisations. Firms interested in such procurements should be engaged in legal advisory services with experience in the financial sector for sustained relevance in upcoming opportunities. The involvement of a significant player like the British Business Bank suggests ongoing opportunities for future collaborations, positioning well-suited businesses to leverage similar governmental projects for growth. Given the procurement was executed under standard financial instruction guidelines, familiarity with these procedures would benefit potential suppliers significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Danube

Notice Description

Legal services Project Danube 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4d8e11e-436d-4611-a0f0-f1a4b6ba8563
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510c5701-d88a-494c-a842-830ee5767766
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
£25,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 30 days
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 FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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