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title: "GB-Sheffield: Advising BBI on its participation in the Fund"
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# GB-Sheffield: Advising BBI on its participation in the Fund

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS INVESTMENTS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fce3efe7-7a72-479a-90d3-0cdf64fd1692

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves British Business Investments Ltd, located in Sheffield, UK, which is seeking legal services to advise BBI on its participation in the Fund. This tender, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, falls within the services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with an award update noted on 18 March 2026. The contract period runs from 15 October 2025 until 31 March 2026, pinpointing Yorkshire and the Humber as the delivery region. An additional £16,780 was added to the scope on the latest update. The process does not specify particular procurement method details but emphasises large businesses' suitability to undertake the contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale legal firms capable of providing expert advisory services, particularly those experienced in the financial services sector. With British Business Investments Ltd as the contracting authority, there is a notable chance to forge long-term collaborative relations with a government-backed development bank. Given the contract's nature and scale, businesses proficient in legal and investment advice with expertise in regulatory standards would immensely benefit from engaging with this opportunity, ensuring valuable business expansion. The role aligns best with firms like Simmons & Simmons LLP, who have been awarded the contract due to their ability to meet the specialised requirements.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 March 2026 for the following reason: Additional PS16,780 added due to increase in scope of work(Legal services for BBI) 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/eb841ac2-2d3d-4f79-8df4-15944de89446 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb841ac2-2d3d-4f79-8df4-15944de89446
- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb841ac2-2d3d-4f79-8df4-15944de89446

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb841ac2-2d3d-4f79-8df4-15944de89446
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=997619834
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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