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title: "GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence"
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buyer: "BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED"
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# GB-Sheffield: Legal counsel and due diligence

Buyer: BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f6c991c-0f3a-4526-924c-ce94183aa734

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by British Patient Capital Limited, based in Sheffield, focused on acquiring legal services for due diligence and legal counsel, classified under the CPV code 79100000. This contract, valued at £49,500 and covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region, falls under the services industry category. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Simmons & Simmons LLP announced as the supplier. The tender's period concluded on 1st October 2025, with the contract running from 2nd October to 31st October 2025. Although specific procurement methods are not detailed, this initiative is part of a tender process initiated by British Patient Capital Limited on behalf of the British Business Bank Plc, a development bank owned by HM Government.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for legal firms specialising in providing counsel and due diligence services to development banks or government-affiliated entities. The scale of the contract and the involvement of a high-profile firm like Simmons & Simmons LLP highlight the potential for business growth in this area. Moreover, while the contract does not specifically target SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, large legal enterprises with relevant expertise can benefit significantly from engaging in similar contracts. This is an exemplary opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly in providing legal services within the financial development domain.

## 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/997b9077-045b-4cae-9b54-deaf5fa29250 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS |

## 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/997b9077-045b-4cae-9b54-deaf5fa29250

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997b9077-045b-4cae-9b54-deaf5fa29250
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=997604431
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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