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National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Derby

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

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02 Jul 2026 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Homes England, pertains to the National Housing Bank's solicitation of legal services to facilitate a development loan in Derby. The tender, titled "National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Derby," falls under the legal services industry category, specifically classified under the CPV code 79100000. The location of the service is within the United Kingdom, specifically England. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 23rd June 2026 to Walker Morris. The contract period is set from 5th July 2026 to 28th February 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct award, amounting to £27,023.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for legal service providers adept at handling investment loan agreements within the real estate development sector. Businesses of all sizes, but particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find value in similar future tenders due to the suitability for SMEs indicated by Homes England's Legal Services Framework. Engaging in such contracts could enhance a firm's reputation and expand its portfolio in the public sector legal services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Derby

Notice Description

Solicitor required from Homes England's Legal Services Framework 2022-2026 to act on National Housing Bank's behalf entering into an Investment Loan Agreement with a borrower building homes in Derby. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=303049c9-1376-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74375de-6be4-44d7-9183-f83f7c0d9d10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£27,023 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,023 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WALKER MORRIS

Further Information

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