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title: "GB-Sheffield: Project Swift"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC"
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# GB-Sheffield: Project Swift

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96cfb051-b187-4b22-abb2-d1e076e2dcaa

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## Summary

The British Business Bank Plc, a development bank owned by HM Government, has completed the procurement process under the title 'GB-Sheffield: Project Swift', aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and replacing its Enable Funding solution. This procurement falls under software consultancy services and covers the industry category classified by CPV code 72266000. The contract's scope encompasses service delivery in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The award stage was concluded with the contract awarded to 8th Light on the 22nd of October 2025, which commenced on 16th December 2025 and is set to end on 28th February 2026. The tender process involved considerations for build versus buy options, with no specific procurement method details provided.

Project Swift presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software consultancy to collaborate with the British Business Bank Plc. The procurement process offers unique prospects for companies experienced in software solutions for financial services to enhance system efficiency through innovative digital capabilities. Although the tender suitability is not explicitly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like 8th Light have been involved, showing viability for established organisations with robust software and consultancy capabilities to compete successfully. Engaging in such a contract can aid businesses in expanding their footprint in government-related sectors, promoting growth through strategic partnerships.

## Notice

The Customer aims to enhance digital capabilities and internal software delivery by replacing its Enable Funding solution. The Customer is evaluating build vs. buy options for a new system of record. 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/d5fdae42-3985-4619-8cb9-cf95381986dc |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,400 |
| 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 | 8TH LIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fdae42-3985-4619-8cb9-cf95381986dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fdae42-3985-4619-8cb9-cf95381986dc
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1001882695
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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