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GB-Sheffield: Business Training Courses

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the British Business Bank PLC, a development bank wholly owned by the UK Government, focusing on services within the education and training sector, specifically for business training courses. The procurement, titled "GB-Sheffield: Business Training Courses," involved the purchase of off-the-shelf training for presentation skills, influencing, and leadership presence. The contract was awarded on 9th September 2025, with its effective period running from 2nd February 2026 to 31st July 2027. The main location for the delivery of these services is within the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is at the award level, and the contract holds a value of £72,000. Even though the procurement method is not specified, the opportunity has been classified under the CPV code 80000000, representing education and training services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional development and training services to expand their footprint in the governmental sector. The successful supplier, "rada in business," an SME, suggests that similar-sized organisations could effectively compete in future tenders of this kind. Businesses with expertise in developing and delivering training courses focusing on skill enhancement in areas such as presentation and leadership would find such contracts beneficial for growth. Additionally, this contract's emphasis on leadership and influencing skills highlights the demand for sophisticated training solutions, indicating opportunities for innovative educational approaches tailored to government-aligned organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Business Training Courses

Notice Description

Purchase of Off-the shelf training courses for presentation skills, influencing and leadership presence. 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-e9e00cc4-0b57-4a34-8b72-100285ebcb42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cad66a-8660-49a9-88cf-b480875dff5a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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

RADA IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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