---
title: "ENABLE Funding - Back Office Eligibility Checks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d825"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# ENABLE Funding - Back Office Eligibility Checks

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d825

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## Summary

The British Business Bank Plc, acting as the buying organisation, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ENABLE Funding - Back Office Eligibility Checks." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically covering data-processing, administration, and financial auditing services. The procurement is set to take place within the United Kingdom, with a competitive flexible procedure using an open procurement method. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 30th September 2026, a tender period closing on 5th October 2026, and an award period concluding on 7th December 2026. The planned contract period is from 3rd January 2027 to 2nd January 2032, with a potential extension option of 12 months.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in providing data-processing and financial services, particularly those capable of implementing scalable solutions with automation capabilities. The focus on eligibility checking services caters to SMEs, who are encouraged to participate due to the project's emphasis on quality assurance, robust audit trails, and effective supplier engagement. The award criteria balance between price (30%) and quality (70%), thus appealing to businesses with strong service delivery capabilities. Engaging with this procurement could open doors for long-term collaboration with a public authority in central government, supporting businesses in enhancing their service portfolios and gaining visibility within the sector.

## Notice

THIS IS A PLANNED PROCUREMENT NOTICE - NOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO BID. The British Business Bank (BBB) is planning a future procurement to provide back-office eligibility checking services for the ENABLE Funding programme. The service will support the assessment of receivables offered by Delivery Partners, helping ensure that they meet applicable programme requirements before entering the portfolio. Scope of requirement The supplier will review offer data and supporting lease documentation, perform checks against defined eligibility criteria and risk-based sampling rules, and promptly approve, reject or raise queries on submissions. The requirement is expected to include clear audit trails, quality assurance, management information and effective engagement with Delivery Partners and the Bank. The supplier should deliver a consistent, efficient and scalable service, with the capability to support streamlined workflows and increased automation where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072415-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 16:24 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072415-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072415-2026
  30th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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