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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Slingsby

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Homes England, formally known as the Homes and Communities Agency, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Slingsby". This contract pertains to the legal services industry, specifically the need for a solicitor to support an Investment Loans Agreement for residential development in Slingsby, England. The procurement, valued at £14,580, was conducted via a direct award method and has been awarded to Ashfords, a large-scale supplier. Key dates include the award date of 20th November 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 27th November 2025 and conclude on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in legal services, particularly those capable of handling investment and residential development financial agreements. Homes England's focus on legal expertise for their financial transactions could be particularly advantageous for solicitors or legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this type of direct engagement beneficial due to the specific nature of services required, and the potential for building a relationship with a major public body such as Homes England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Slingsby

Notice Description

Homes England require to appoint a Solicitor to act on Homes England's behalf when entering into an Investment Loans Agreement with a borrower where providing finance for a residential development in Slingsby. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=0c8ae00d-06d1-f011-813a-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d65f31b-ec8f-4278-89ba-a9df9e1426ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c23ccc-9b81-45e6-a551-f0a9f06ed450
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,580 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHFORDS

Further Information

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