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title: "GB-Sheffield: NRIF Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efb32452-7345-4fbd-a703-ec69bb01c649"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
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# GB-Sheffield: NRIF Evaluation

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efb32452-7345-4fbd-a703-ec69bb01c649

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: NRIF Evaluation," initiated by the British Business Bank, has reached the award stage. This process involves evaluating the National Regional Index Fund under the CCS DPS Research and Insight framework. Situated in Sheffield, the contracting authority—British Business Bank, located at Steel City House, West Street—has designated the procurement category as services, specifically focusing on test and evaluation. SQW Limited has been awarded the contract, with a value of £449,934.58, to commence from 22 May 2025 to 19 May 2027. The tender, which aligns with the CPV code 73430000, included key deadlines, with the tender period concluding on 21 May 2025. The procurement was a mini-competition, employing a method not explicitly specified.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in test and evaluation services, particularly those with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive research and insight. Although the contract is awarded to a large business, the procurement process was open through a DPS framework, indicating pathways for service providers in similar categories to engage in future opportunities. Companies focused on providing detailed analytical services, both within and outside the UK, can greatly benefit from such engagements, potentially expanding their portfolio and reach in the public sector evaluation sphere.

## Notice

Mini Competition using the CCS DPS Research and Insight framework. This service is to complete a review of the National Regional index fund arm of British Business Bank Additional information: Mini-competition completed using the CCS Research & Insight DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d8e0b-4152-41bf-9927-42ad11eb1ab7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,934 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,934 |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d8e0b-4152-41bf-9927-42ad11eb1ab7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d8e0b-4152-41bf-9927-42ad11eb1ab7
  9th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=957195775
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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