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Diverse Angel Syndicate

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by British Business Bank PLC, pertains to the project titled "Diverse Angel Syndicate," aiming to support and accelerate the development of female-led angel syndicates across the UK. This falls within the Banking and Investment Services industry category, with activities primarily located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with Mint Ventures Syndicate Ltd as the awarded supplier. The contract is active, valued at £45,000 (gross amount £54,000), and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement followed a direct method termed "Below threshold - without competition," according to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender fosters business growth by promoting female entrepreneurial leadership within the angel investment sector, presenting substantial opportunities for businesses centred around or supporting investment activities, especially those with a focus on empowerment and diversity. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in financial services, or those seeking to expand within the UK's angel syndicate community, would be well-suited to engage and capitalise on the resultant market developments from this procurement contract.

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Notice Title

Diverse Angel Syndicate

Notice Description

The Customer's initiative to support and accelerate the development of female-led angel syndicates across the UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029818-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

MINT VENTURES SYNDICATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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