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GB-Sheffield: Legal Services

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the procurement of legal services by British Business Investments Ltd has reached the award stage. The contract focuses on providing legal services essential for investment services and has been procured in line with the bank's standard financial instructions. British Business Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of British Business Bank Plc, operates from Sheffield, UK and is wholly owned by the HM Government. The awarded contract to Simmons & Simmons LLP, with a total value of £25,000, involves a service delivery period from 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026. The tender falls under the CPV classification of legal services and covers locations within Yorkshire and the Humber.

This procurement contract presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in investment-related legal consultancy. Although the contract value is set at £25,000, it represents a foothold in government-related contract work, allowing the supplier to build its reputation and potentially secure future contracts. Large firms with a robust understanding of financial regulations and experience in providing legal advice to development banks, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities managed by British Business Investments Ltd. The procurement method details are unspecified, which suggests flexibility in the approach taken by the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal service for investment services 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a1da2f1-08dd-4da0-91c2-6ea702e1dfae
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
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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 INVESTMENTS LTD
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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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