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GB-Sheffield: Veterans Publications

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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20 Nov 2025 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank plc, a development bank owned by HM Government, has completed a procurement process for publishing services titled "GB-Sheffield: Veterans Publications" under the advertising and marketing services category. The contract, valued at £20,000, covers a global delivery with specific focus on regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender was in the 'award' stage as of 20th November 2025, with the contract period running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The main procurement category is services and the procedure followed was not specified, concluding with the award announced on 1st September 2025.

This procurement provides a myriad of opportunities for businesses in the publishing sector, especially those specialising in services for Veterans. Given its global delivery scope, businesses with a strong distribution network and experience in international markets would stand a good chance of successfully competing for such contracts. Although the contract was awarded to Highland News and Media Limited, an SME based in Southampton, other SMEs with the capacity to provide specialised and large-scale publishing solutions can find similar opportunities to grow their business. Engaging with such government contracts not only broadens business reach but also strengthens portfolios by showcasing capability in servicing governmental and large-scale projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Veterans Publications

Notice Description

Publishing services for Veterans. 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-f9574bf4-b1b3-49fc-bf13-cce2b1c6f340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba5fda4e-3ba5-42af-b680-cb86421e36ba
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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 BANK PLC
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHLAND NEWS AND MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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