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GB-Sheffield: Project Rother

BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD

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07 Aug 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "GB-Sheffield: Project Rother," was conducted by British Business Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc, headquartered in Sheffield. The process falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically identified by CPV code 79100000. It was contracted in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 19th June 2025 to Hogan Lovells. The contract period commenced on 20th June 2025 and concluded on 31st July 2025. The total contract value was £32,500, and the procurement method was not specified.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those able to deliver efficiently within the specified timeframe. Large-scale legal firms, like Hogan Lovells, are well-suited to leverage the expertise required by British Business Investments Ltd, primarily focusing on legal support and advisory services. Although the tender is suitable for VCSEs, the specific needs may still appeal to larger enterprises with a track record in servicing development banks. The collaboration and success in this process can further enhance a company's portfolio, boosting credibility and facilitating further opportunities in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Project Rother

Notice Description

Legal services for BBI 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-f1f90896-e75e-4813-9b80-e0487bb00260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937ec6ef-2b4c-44de-a6d7-7b031a7e0b68
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 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 BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062134

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

HOGAN LOVELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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