--- title: "GB-Sheffield: Standard Economic Forecasts and Scenarios" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4ee4bcf-93e7-4c18-92b7-1dbc37f72884" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4ee4bcf-93e7-4c18-92b7-1dbc37f72884" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4ee4bcf-93e7-4c18-92b7-1dbc37f72884.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4ee4bcf-93e7-4c18-92b7-1dbc37f72884.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC" published: "2025-06-17" --- # GB-Sheffield: Standard Economic Forecasts and Scenarios Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4ee4bcf-93e7-4c18-92b7-1dbc37f72884 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4ee4bcf-93e7-4c18-92b7-1dbc37f72884) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4ee4bcf-93e7-4c18-92b7-1dbc37f72884.json) ## Summary The public procurement process conducted by the British Business Bank plc (BBB), headquartered in Sheffield, has culminated in the award of a contract titled "GB-Sheffield: Standard Economic Forecasts and Scenarios". This contract, identified by the CPV code 79311400, falls under the industry category of Economic Research Services. The procurement reached the award stage with the successful offeror being Oxford Economics Limited. The contract is valued at £46,169 and commenced on 7th May 2025, with a completion date of 6th May 2027. The services were required across a diverse geographical scope, including the UK, Europe, and other global locations. Although specific procurement methods were not detailed, the process accommodated a structured tender period that ended on 28th April 2025. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in economic analysis and forecasting, offering a substantial two-year engagement under the patronage of a government-owned financial institution. Companies with robust expertise in delivering economic research services, whether operating on a national or international scale, could find valuable growth potentials through such contracts. While BBB discourages SME and VCSE participation in this particular tender, large-scale firms with the capability to provide comprehensive economic scenarios would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities by building a credible track record in this arena. ## Notice 2 year contract for Standard Economic Forecasts and Scenarios at BBB. 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 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/862d3428-2f05-4eac-bc9d-520f4dedd888 | | 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 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 6 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £46,169 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £46,169 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | S1 2GC | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OXFORD ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2025 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862d3428-2f05-4eac-bc9d-520f4dedd888 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862d3428-2f05-4eac-bc9d-520f4dedd888 17th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=959717982 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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