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Legal Services

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank PLC, a public authority representing central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Legal Services." This initiative focuses on providing legal advice and services concerning the Nations and Regions Investment Funds and previous Regional Investment Funds. The process, concluded under the direct procurement method without competition, falls within the services industry category, specifically legal services, as classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement took place in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and the contract was signed on 12 March 2026, with an effective contract period from 16 March 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract, valued at £250,000, was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in investment funds focusing on regional development. Companies that excel in providing comprehensive legal advice related to governmental financial programmes are well-positioned to benefit from such procurements. While this specific tender was awarded without competition, similar future opportunities might be available where competitive bids could allow well-prepared legal service providers with a strategic understanding of public sector requirements to expand their footprint in this domain.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal advice and services relating to the Nations and Regions Investment Funds and prior Regional Investment Funds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067597
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028113-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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