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title: "GB-Sheffield: Innovation Cluster Investment Readiness cohort"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC"
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# GB-Sheffield: Innovation Cluster Investment Readiness cohort

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53b102db-e3b1-41b3-8827-b339a7d17711

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Innovation Cluster Investment Readiness cohort" involves the British Business Bank Plc, a development bank wholly owned by HM Government, with its registered office in Sheffield, UK. This contract, classified under the banking and investment services category, seeks to facilitate investment readiness for businesses aiming to raise equity or debt funding. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, the contract's procurement stage is 'Award', having been published on 17th December 2025 following the awarding of the contract on 2nd December 2025. The tender has been completed, with a contract value of £25,000 and spans from 19th January 2026 to 30th April 2026.

The Innovation Cluster Investment Readiness cohort presents robust growth opportunities for enterprises in the investment and banking services sector. Although not explicitly targeting SMEs or VCSEs, this initiative is ideal for businesses well-versed in delivering investment banking services and adept at supporting companies in funding pursuits. As the supplier, Turnkey Venture Partners Ltd, an established SME, exemplifies the type of business capable of executing the project effectively, showcasing potential business growth by participation in such public procurement contracts.

## Notice

We will be looking to run an innovation focused cohort that will support businesses that are looking to raise equity or debt funding 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/8ee85e28-805f-4ffd-bb68-d1862d8cede9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 BANK PLC |
| 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 | TURNKEY VENTURE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee85e28-805f-4ffd-bb68-d1862d8cede9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee85e28-805f-4ffd-bb68-d1862d8cede9
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1001884054
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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