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title: "GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl"
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buyer: "BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl

Buyer: BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02013324-bc7d-4fec-bd33-30a515074246

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Project Pearl" has been completed by British Patient Capital Limited, situated at Steel City House, Sheffield. This tender concerns legal services, classified under the CPV code 79100000, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The contract had a tender period ending on 25th November 2025 and was awarded with a contract period from 26th November 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement stage currently reflects an award update, with a notable update on 18th March 2026 indicating an increase in scope, raising the contract value by £30,000, resulting in an overall contract value of £40,000. The procurement method for this contract has not been specified.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in legal services, given its focus on providing legal aid aligned with the financial standards of British Patient Capital Limited. While SMEs and VCSEs may not have been the primary suitability targets, larger firms can benefit from establishing valuable partnerships with government-backed entities like the British Business Bank Plc, aiding their credentials in public sector procurement. The awarded supplier, Ashurst, reflecting large scale capabilities, highlights the potential for firms with considerable resources and expertise in legal services to effectively compete and gain a foothold in government contracts.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 March 2026 for the following reason: Increased by an additional PS30,000 due to an increase in the scope of work(Legal services for BPC this has been procured in line with the banks financial standards) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98309c82-89b2-4675-8153-be6a0c8121fc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98309c82-89b2-4675-8153-be6a0c8121fc
- 17 Dec 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98309c82-89b2-4675-8153-be6a0c8121fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98309c82-89b2-4675-8153-be6a0c8121fc
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1001900482
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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