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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, acting as the buying organisation, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ENABLE Funding - Back Office Eligibility Checks." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically covering data-processing, administration, and financial auditing services. The procurement is set to take place within the United Kingdom, with a competitive flexible procedure using an open procurement method. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 30th September 2026, a tender period closing on 5th October 2026, and an award period concluding on 7th December 2026. The planned contract period is from 3rd January 2027 to 2nd January 2032, with a potential extension option of 12 months.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in providing data-processing and financial services, particularly those capable of implementing scalable solutions with automation capabilities. The focus on eligibility checking services caters to SMEs, who are encouraged to participate due to the project's emphasis on quality assurance, robust audit trails, and effective supplier engagement. The award criteria balance between price (30%) and quality (70%), thus appealing to businesses with strong service delivery capabilities. Engaging with this procurement could open doors for long-term collaboration with a public authority in central government, supporting businesses in enhancing their service portfolios and gaining visibility within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ENABLE Funding - Back Office Eligibility Checks

Notice Description

THIS IS A PLANNED PROCUREMENT NOTICE - NOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO BID. The British Business Bank (BBB) is planning a future procurement to provide back-office eligibility checking services for the ENABLE Funding programme. The service will support the assessment of receivables offered by Delivery Partners, helping ensure that they meet applicable programme requirements before entering the portfolio. Scope of requirement The supplier will review offer data and supporting lease documentation, perform checks against defined eligibility criteria and risk-based sampling rules, and promptly approve, reject or raise queries on submissions. The requirement is expected to include clear audit trails, quality assurance, management information and effective engagement with Delivery Partners and the Bank. The supplier should deliver a consistent, efficient and scalable service, with the capability to support streamlined workflows and increased automation where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072415-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

75100000 - Administration services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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