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title: "GB-Sheffield: AI Consultancy"
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# GB-Sheffield: AI Consultancy

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0300807-1fe7-4c99-a5ef-92caee558fa3

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## Summary

The British Business Bank PLC, located in Sheffield, recently completed the procurement process for an AI consultancy service, awarded under the classification of "Business analysis consultancy services". The buying organisation operates as a development bank, wholly owned by the UK government, and is based in Steel City House, Sheffield. Procurement reached the award stage on 2nd June 2025. The contract, valued at £74,000, commenced on 2nd July 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2025. The service delivery will be in Yorkshire and the Humber. While the procurement method was not specified, the tender process did not target SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The main procurement category was services, reflecting the nature of business analysis consultancy.

This tender, awarded to Pixie Labs (UK) Ltd, offers significant opportunities for growth within the business analysis sector, particularly for businesses equipped with expertise in AI consultancy. The contract creates a platform for the supplier to establish and solidify their presence within the government sector. However, given the lack of focus on SMEs and VCSEs, larger and more established companies would have been better positioned to compete for such opportunities. For businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy, engaging in similar contracts can lead to further engagements with government organisations, fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

Consultancy services 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/39a8948f-6417-472d-b6eb-a9ced50c7b73 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,000 |
| 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 | PIXIE LABS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a8948f-6417-472d-b6eb-a9ced50c7b73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a8948f-6417-472d-b6eb-a9ced50c7b73
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=971961722
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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