ENABLE Funding - Back Office Eligibility Checks

What the buyer is asking for

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.

How this is scored

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• 30%priceCriterion 1
• 70%qualityCriterion 2

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published53 days ago

   30 Jul 2026, 17:24 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 9 days

   30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 14 days

   5 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 77 days

   7 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice30 Jul 2026, 17:24 BST072415-2026