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title: "GB-Sheffield: Project Paris"
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buyer: "BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED"
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# GB-Sheffield: Project Paris

Buyer: BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef234c0f-fd49-40c6-9790-6692a9ec7c4f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Project Paris" was conducted by British Patient Capital Limited, a development bank located in Sheffield and wholly owned by HM Government. The project falls under the legal services industry category, specifically within the contract classification of CPV code 79100000. Taking place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the procurement reached its award stage, with the contract valued at £40,000. The procurement process concluded with the contract period beginning on 2 June 2025 and ending on 31 July 2025. The additional funding of £20,000 was noted on 29 January 2026 to cover extra work. The procurement method for the tender was not specified in this documentation.

This contract presents opportunities for large legal service firms such as Ashurst, the awarded supplier. Although not explicitly targeting SMEs or VCSE organisations, it offers potential for experienced firms to engage with government-deployed banking entities, thereby expanding their portfolio within public sector arrangements. The project, linked to British Business Bank Plc's initiatives, can foster growth for businesses specialising in legal advisory services related to structured financial instructions. Participation in such contracts can lead to further opportunities within the public sector and expand the expertise within regulated financial environments.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 January 2026 for the following reason: Additional PS20,000 to cover additional work required(Legal services for BPC, this has been procured in line with the banks financial instructions) 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/8da44ef7-32fb-46e3-9f71-5b04ca378685 |
| 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 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED |
| 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da44ef7-32fb-46e3-9f71-5b04ca378685
- 17 Jun 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da44ef7-32fb-46e3-9f71-5b04ca378685

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da44ef7-32fb-46e3-9f71-5b04ca378685
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=959637594
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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