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title: "GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Blue"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD"
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# GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Blue

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7166c03e-043a-4207-933f-fa0db09605f5

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal services Project Blue" has been awarded by British Business Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of British Business Bank Plc located in Sheffield, UK. As part of the financial services sector, this tender was classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services. Awarded to Simmons & Simmons, this contract was concluded on 12th July 2026, with services commencing on 13th July 2026 and set to run until 31st August 2026. The procurement was conducted in line with the bank's standard financial instructions, but specific procurement method details were not provided. The contract is valued at £122,000.

This procurement opportunity demonstrates a substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in corporate and financial legal matters. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale legal firms would find this an attractive opportunity. By servicing a major government-owned bank entity, successful suppliers can enhance their market credibility and broaden their portfolio within the UK's financial services industry.

## Notice

Legal services Project Blue this has been procured inline with the banks standard financial instruction 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/6c2640d2-bd1f-47db-8562-81c882472f7e |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,000 |
| 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 INVESTMENTS LTD |
| 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

- 3 Aug 2026 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2640d2-bd1f-47db-8562-81c882472f7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2640d2-bd1f-47db-8562-81c882472f7e
  3rd August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1055150429
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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