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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Crigglestone

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

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14 Jan 2026 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has concluded a procurement process titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Crigglestone," seeking legal services under a complete status. This open procedure targeted legal professionals to manage an investment loans agreement for a residential development in Crigglestone, with Homes England acting as the buyer. The process reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 17 December 2025 to DWF LLP, a large company. The contract spans from 13 January 2026 to 13 June 2026, valued at GBP 14,395.

This tender offered notable opportunities for legal service providers, particularly SMEs, to expand their market presence within the domain of development finance law. Participation in such contracts provides businesses with a platform to collaborate with public sector entities like Homes England, thereby enhancing their industry portfolio and gaining further exposure to government contracts. Organisations proficient in legal advisory for real estate finance are well-suited for similar future opportunities, especially those aimed at supporting residential developments in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Crigglestone

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 Crigglestone. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=a8d6eb1e-67f1-f011-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f32cdbb-21ac-4342-a197-4eda1c36aab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b564fa-faa1-4720-aa42-0d24d627bbb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£14,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jun 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

DWF

Further Information

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