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title: "GB-Sheffield: Legal services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD"
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# GB-Sheffield: Legal services

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4e06238-bd84-4301-b0e9-64bd5c640fca

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## Summary

The procurement process for providing legal services to British Business Investments Ltd, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government, in Sheffield has reached the award stage. The contract, centred on advising BBI regarding its participation in a financial fund, falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000) with a procurement method that is not specified. The contract was successfully awarded for a value of £35,000 to Simmons & Simmons LLP, a large supplier, on 17th February 2026, with the contract period running from 18th February to 31st March 2026. Situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, the location signals opportunities within the UK legal market.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale legal firms capable of offering specialised advisory services. The contract, valued at £35,000, allows for legal businesses to have a tangible impact within the financial sector, aligning with the needs of British Business Bank Plc and its investments. While SMEs and VCSEs may be unsuited for this specific tender, established legal entities with experience in financial services are likely to benefit by positioning themselves as credible advisors within the banking and investment industry. Thus, this procurement can serve as a valuable engagement for firms looking to expand their expertise in government-affiliated financial ventures.

## Notice

Advising BBI on its participation in the Fund 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/20e7ed1c-cfc6-447f-9fbb-766417890a24 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e7ed1c-cfc6-447f-9fbb-766417890a24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e7ed1c-cfc6-447f-9fbb-766417890a24
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1030880174
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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