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title: "GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence"
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# GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence

Buyer: BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20a3ff45-1915-4fd0-b8d9-5927465451d1

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence," was conducted by British Patient Capital Limited, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank Plc. The initiative aimed to source legal services in the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000), primarily focused within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Ashurst LLP, with a total value of £55,000 and covers the contract period from 30th September 2025 to 31st October 2025. Initiated as a tender, the process has been marked as complete with the award date noted as 29th September 2025, indicating the procurement is now in the award stage. The buying organisation is aligned with facilitating access to funds, positioning itself as a significant player in the development banking sector under HM Government's ownership.

This tender presented notable opportunities for professional services firms specialising in legal counsel and due diligence. The awarded contract underscores the demand for experienced legal service providers capable of supporting strategic financial initiatives within governmental frameworks. Large-scale firms like Ashurst LLP, which can deliver comprehensive legal services with the financial authority's regulatory compliance, are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. However, the procurement conditions did not preclude participation from small to medium enterprises (SMEs), suggesting potential for diverse business engagements provided they meet the tender requirements. Engaging with such public sector contracts can significantly enhance a firm's credibility and portfolio within the competitive legal services market.

## Notice

Legal services for BPC 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/77f90548-104a-4cb3-8d3d-b6c0c07fe9b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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

- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f90548-104a-4cb3-8d3d-b6c0c07fe9b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f90548-104a-4cb3-8d3d-b6c0c07fe9b0
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=997608018
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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