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title: "GB-Sheffield: Legal services"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED"
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# GB-Sheffield: Legal services

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-317951c7-dd61-4438-ad57-2803b47aeb8f

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by British Business Financial Services Limited, located in Sheffield, to acquire legal services. The procurement, titled "GB-Sheffield: Legal services," focused on drafting and negotiating necessary documents for the British Business Bank using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6360 Legal Panel for Government. The legal services fall under the CPV classification id 79100000. This contract, awarded to Ashurst LLP, had a total value of £32,000, with services delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process was initiated on a tender basis and reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 8th May 2026 and concluding by 31st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms interested in providing specialised services to governmental bodies, particularly those experienced with public sector and governmental legal panels. Since the contract pertains to high-stakes legal documentation, businesses with expertise in navigating government contracting regulations and requirements, as well as strong negotiation skills, will find a promising growth avenue. Notably, the procurement is specific to large scale firms, given the involvement of the Crown Commercial Services Legal Panel and the scale of the awarded supplier, Ashurst LLP, a large legal entity. This creates an ideal scenario for well-established firms looking to broaden their client base within the governmental and public sector framework.

## Notice

Drafting / negotiating the documents as necessary BBB have utilised the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6360 Legal Panel for Government 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/9bf91b0a-ba3b-422e-9732-90bb08a95203 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 07:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf91b0a-ba3b-422e-9732-90bb08a95203

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf91b0a-ba3b-422e-9732-90bb08a95203
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1053494686
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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