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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Mawdesley

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

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 13:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Homes England, a prominent housing agency in England, has concluded with the award of a contract titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Mawdesley" in the legal services category. The procurement involved a direct award method and focused on appointing a solicitor for a development loan agreement in Mawdesley, located in England. The tender was completed on 14th January 2026, with the contract running from 23rd January 2026 to 23rd July 2026. Veale Wasbrough Vizards, identified as a large-scale supplier, was selected as the provider of these services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for solicitors and legal firms aiming to engage in high-value legal transactions within the public sector. With a contract value of GBP 11,614, this award can bolster the business portfolio concerning public sector legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in legal services can particularly benefit from such procurement processes, enhancing their expertise and visibility in the market. The direct award method highlights a streamlined procurement process ideal for firms with specialist capabilities in handling complex legal agreements efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Mawdesley

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 Mawdesley. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=4ebcf75c-b6fa-f011-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1052272a-88fc-492f-ac10-daf9aadde1e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a7916c-4f16-4e28-8c16-1352321e05d6
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
£11,614 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,614 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 23 Jul 2026 6-12 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

VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS

Further Information

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