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GB-Sheffield: Project Frozen

BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Project Frozen," managed by British Business Financial Services Limited, involves the review of transaction documentation under the CPV category of Legal Services. This procurement, concluded on 2nd February 2026, covers the delivery of services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK. British Business Financial Services Limited, based in Steel City House, Sheffield, operates under the ownership of HM Government but does not function as a banking institution. The procurement method details are not specified, and the tender achieved an active award stage with the contract valued at £25,000 from 3rd February to 31st March 2026.

With a focus on legal services, this tender provides significant potential for law firms, especially those with expertise in reviewing transaction documentation. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger legal service providers, like Ashurst, who have already been awarded this contract, are particularly well-positioned to benefit. For other firms aiming to compete in future similar opportunities, aligning services to meet the specific needs of development banks and their regulatory environments can open doors to growth within government-linked procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Frozen

Notice Description

Project Frozen review of transaction documentation 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-f0e33e6d-f673-4d31-a28f-063caff30f94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f5da9c2-33d5-47ae-841a-a7fcdd4134a9
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 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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