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title: "GB-Sheffield: Platform Funding"
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# GB-Sheffield: Platform Funding

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f70cd651-82d1-4cb8-b97e-ec28689f333c

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## Summary

British Business Investments Ltd, based in Sheffield, undertook a completed procurement process titled "GB-Sheffield: Platform Funding." This tender, falling under the "Legal services" industry category (CPV 79100000), was aimed at acquiring advisory services concerning investments into a lending platform. The tender was executed in accordance with the bank’s financial instructions, with legal services acquisition valued at £58,000. The procurement occurred in the Yorkshire and Humber region of the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 28th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st January 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Simmons & Simmons LLP being the supplier for this contract. This award was announced on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services to participate in government-linked projects, particularly those looking to partner with a governmental development bank like British Business Investments Ltd. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, similar future tenders might be suited for large-scale legal firms that can offer expert advisory on investment-related matters. Engaging in such contracts can enable firms to enhance their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in providing specialised legal services to government-owned entities.

## Notice

Advising British Business Investments Limited in connection with its proposed investments / financing into the lending platform 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/1cbd11a6-27c8-46f9-8b83-5fbb048fed9d |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| 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

- 3 Oct 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cbd11a6-27c8-46f9-8b83-5fbb048fed9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cbd11a6-27c8-46f9-8b83-5fbb048fed9d
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=984205606
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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