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title: "GB-Sheffield: Identity authentication and bank detail validation for SUL loan applications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
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# GB-Sheffield: Identity authentication and bank detail validation for SUL loan applications

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea3e68c8-aa89-4181-a548-3d53207f09e9

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## Summary

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Identity authentication and bank detail validation for SUL loan applications." This process falls under the financial consultancy and transaction processing services category, with Experian Ltd awarded the contract valued at GBP 289,042.04. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with the award being published on 20th March 2026. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 29th September 2026. This tender entailed a broad geographic reach, impacting regions across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in financial consultancy and transaction services, especially entities similar to Experian Ltd that specialise in identity authentication and bank validation services. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the substantial contract value indicates lucrative prospects for large-scale financial service providers. Despite not being specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust experience in handling credit searches and financial validation processes are well-positioned to compete and deliver value in similar tenders, paving the way for notable business growth and expansion within the financial services sector.

## Notice

For the provision for SULCO and Identity authentication and bank detail validation for SUL loan applications - Credit searches for SUL applicants Additional information: This was procured using G-Cloud 14 RM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65053d9-642f-44ff-98c0-2461ebdd226a |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £289,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £289,042 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65053d9-642f-44ff-98c0-2461ebdd226a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65053d9-642f-44ff-98c0-2461ebdd226a
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1023327022
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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