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title: "GB-Sheffield: Veterans Publications"
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# GB-Sheffield: Veterans Publications

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9574bf4-b1b3-49fc-bf13-cce2b1c6f340

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## Summary

The British Business Bank plc, a development bank owned by HM Government, has completed a procurement process for publishing services titled "GB-Sheffield: Veterans Publications" under the advertising and marketing services category. The contract, valued at £20,000, covers a global delivery with specific focus on regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender was in the 'award' stage as of 20th November 2025, with the contract period running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The main procurement category is services and the procedure followed was not specified, concluding with the award announced on 1st September 2025.

This procurement provides a myriad of opportunities for businesses in the publishing sector, especially those specialising in services for Veterans. Given its global delivery scope, businesses with a strong distribution network and experience in international markets would stand a good chance of successfully competing for such contracts. Although the contract was awarded to Highland News and Media Limited, an SME based in Southampton, other SMEs with the capacity to provide specialised and large-scale publishing solutions can find similar opportunities to grow their business. Engaging with such government contracts not only broadens business reach but also strengthens portfolios by showcasing capability in servicing governmental and large-scale projects.

## Notice

Publishing services for Veterans. 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/ba5fda4e-3ba5-42af-b680-cb86421e36ba |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 BANK PLC |
| 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 | HIGHLAND NEWS AND MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba5fda4e-3ba5-42af-b680-cb86421e36ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba5fda4e-3ba5-42af-b680-cb86421e36ba
  20th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=995760362
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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