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GB-Sheffield: NRIF Evaluation

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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09 Jun 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: NRIF Evaluation," initiated by the British Business Bank, has reached the award stage. This process involves evaluating the National Regional Index Fund under the CCS DPS Research and Insight framework. Situated in Sheffield, the contracting authority—British Business Bank, located at Steel City House, West Street—has designated the procurement category as services, specifically focusing on test and evaluation. SQW Limited has been awarded the contract, with a value of £449,934.58, to commence from 22 May 2025 to 19 May 2027. The tender, which aligns with the CPV code 73430000, included key deadlines, with the tender period concluding on 21 May 2025. The procurement was a mini-competition, employing a method not explicitly specified.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in test and evaluation services, particularly those with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive research and insight. Although the contract is awarded to a large business, the procurement process was open through a DPS framework, indicating pathways for service providers in similar categories to engage in future opportunities. Companies focused on providing detailed analytical services, both within and outside the UK, can greatly benefit from such engagements, potentially expanding their portfolio and reach in the public sector evaluation sphere.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: NRIF Evaluation

Notice Description

Mini Competition using the CCS DPS Research and Insight framework. This service is to complete a review of the National Regional index fund arm of British Business Bank Additional information: Mini-competition completed using the CCS Research & Insight DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efb32452-7345-4fbd-a703-ec69bb01c649
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d8e0b-4152-41bf-9927-42ad11eb1ab7
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£449,934 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,934 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 19 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
joshua.macgillivray@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062145

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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