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title: "GB-Sheffield: Legal services for fund close"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCE LTD"
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# GB-Sheffield: Legal services for fund close

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS FINANCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9c3b439-c3ba-429f-9d7e-f1e49673ab44

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Legal services for fund close" was conducted by British Business Finance Ltd, a development bank wholly owned by the UK Government. The tender, which falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000), was intended to procure legal expertise specific to fund closure activities. The procurement, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, has progressed to the award stage with the contract being awarded to Hogan Lovells International LLP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st December 2025 and the contract period running from 1st January 2026 to 6th January 2026. The total contract value is £27,500 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the legal services industry, particularly those capable of serving the public sector and with expertise in fund management and closure. Potential suppliers who can deliver specialised legal solutions to support the British Business Bank's operations may find this contract beneficial for their growth. Though the procurement did not specify its method, it is particularly suitable for large firms given the scale of the contract and the expertise required. Businesses positioned in Yorkshire and with experience in financial and legal frameworks associated with development banks would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Legal services for BBFL this has been procured in line 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/ee6b63f8-6851-45fa-9cfe-d070782ac526 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,500 |
| 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 FINANCE 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 | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6b63f8-6851-45fa-9cfe-d070782ac526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6b63f8-6851-45fa-9cfe-d070782ac526
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1010339612
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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