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GB-Sheffield: Legal review of transaction documentation

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the legal review of transaction documentation for investment purposes, under the title "GB-Sheffield: Legal review of transaction documentation," has been awarded by British Business Financial Services Limited. This organisation, located at Steel City House, Sheffield, functions as a development bank wholly owned by HM Government and operates in the legal services industry category. The tender process is now at the award stage, as the award was made active on 12th January 2026 and published on 22nd April 2026. The legal services were required in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK, with the contract period spanning from 13th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with comprehensive expertise in transaction documentation. However, it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger entities or firms with significant capabilities in handling legal reviews for investments are more likely to benefit. Ashurst, a large-scale supplier based in London, is the contracted supplier, indicating that businesses of similar stature and capabilities could effectively compete for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal review of transaction documentation

Notice Description

Legal review of transaction documentation for investment 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3faf060-f57b-4303-8dd0-a98681a3da67
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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 FINANCIAL SERVICES 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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