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title: "GB-Sheffield: Study Aids & Exams"
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# GB-Sheffield: Study Aids & Exams

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4da6ff72-ce39-4c53-b94d-b2a0c9ef64f6

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## Summary

The British Business Bank Plc, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government, has recently completed a tender process for the provision of study aids and exams tailored to professional qualifications, specifically CFA and CIPM. This procurement, classified under 'Education and training services' (CPV code 80000000), was managed by BIP Solutions Limited, with its registered office in Sheffield. The location of service delivery is identified as Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The contracting process commenced with the tender period ending on 5th September 2025, followed by the contract award on 17th June 2025. The contract duration is planned from 18th June 2025 to 17th June 2028, with a total contract value of £90,000. The procurement method for this contract is noted as 'Other - Not Specified'.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale organisations within the education and training sector to engage with public procurement contracts that focus on professional qualifications. While the buyer's leaning does not particularly favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with capacity and experience in providing educational resources and examination services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Given the involvement of the CFA Institute as the supplier, companies with established credentials in aligning their services with professional standards would find this contract particularly relevant for expanding their market presence and showcasing their expertise in the delivery of educational services.

## Notice

Provision of study aids and exams for professional qualification as designated CFA and CIPM 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/2f13d98e-72d4-4458-95f0-89458267eb72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS 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 | CFA INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f13d98e-72d4-4458-95f0-89458267eb72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f13d98e-72d4-4458-95f0-89458267eb72
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=978949440
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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