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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Allithwaite

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

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05 Mar 2026 at 17:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed a procurement process for legal services under the project titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Allithwaite". This tender was intended to engage a solicitor to act on behalf of Homes England in an Investment Loan Agreement related to home building. The procurement followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 5th March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 11,990, covers the period from 19th February 2026 to 13th August 2026. The contract has been awarded to Clarke Willmott LLP, and the services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, classifying under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000).

For businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those focused on serving the public agency market, such tenders provide significant opportunities to expand client portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen their public sector presence can find such opportunities beneficial, as the procurement explicitly highlights suitability for SMEs. Engaging in these contracts can lead to further business growth due to increased visibility and credentials in handling government-affiliated projects. The project's location in England also suggests a strategic opportunity for firms operating or wishing to establish operations within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Allithwaite

Notice Description

Solicitor required from Homes England's Legal Services Framework 2022-2026 to act on Homes England's behalf entering into an Investment Loan Agreement with a borrower building homes in 'Location'. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=f6ce0292-af18-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3aedd707-4c90-42ff-9d93-ad1488c9665f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16d3c6f-5ec2-45a8-b473-023b7c22705f
Current Stage
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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
£11,990 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 13 Aug 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

CLARKE WILLMOTT

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