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GB-Sheffield: Project Paris

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Project Paris" was conducted by British Patient Capital Limited, a development bank located in Sheffield and wholly owned by HM Government. The project falls under the legal services industry category, specifically within the contract classification of CPV code 79100000. Taking place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the procurement reached its award stage, with the contract valued at £40,000. The procurement process concluded with the contract period beginning on 2 June 2025 and ending on 31 July 2025. The additional funding of £20,000 was noted on 29 January 2026 to cover extra work. The procurement method for the tender was not specified in this documentation.

This contract presents opportunities for large legal service firms such as Ashurst, the awarded supplier. Although not explicitly targeting SMEs or VCSE organisations, it offers potential for experienced firms to engage with government-deployed banking entities, thereby expanding their portfolio within public sector arrangements. The project, linked to British Business Bank Plc's initiatives, can foster growth for businesses specialising in legal advisory services related to structured financial instructions. Participation in such contracts can lead to further opportunities within the public sector and expand the expertise within regulated financial environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Paris

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 January 2026 for the following reason: Additional PS20,000 to cover additional work required(Legal services for BPC, this has been procured in line with the banks financial instructions) 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-ef234c0f-fd49-40c6-9790-6692a9ec7c4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da44ef7-32fb-46e3-9f71-5b04ca378685
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 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 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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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