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Project Legal Advice

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

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Homes England, operating as the Homes and Communities Agency, for the direct award of a contract titled "Project Legal Advice", classified under business services. The procurement falls within the legal advisory industry category, with services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. It has reached the award stage with the contract valued at GBP 160,000 having begun on 6th February 2026 and set to conclude on 1st October 2026. No suitability preference is given for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a wide scope for potential suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale legal firms with expertise in business services, law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security to engage in government projects. The nature of the direct award process signals the need for established relationships and proven capabilities in the legal sector, specifically those capable of offering comprehensive project legal advice. Such firms, particularly those based or with operations in England, can leverage this contract to solidify their presence in public sector collaborations and extend their portfolio with a prestigious client like Homes England.

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Notice Title

Project Legal Advice

Notice Description

Direct award for Project Legal Advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe4e0c7-a225-4988-a0b5-0c4669ccafc0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

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