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Homes England - Legal Framework - South East Warrington Urban Extension

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

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19 Aug 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Homes England, also known as the Homes and Communities Agency, involves a contract titled "Homes England - Legal Framework - South East Warrington Urban Extension". This contract falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000) and is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of England. The tender was completed with an award stage dated 27th February 2024, and the contract period extends from 1st March 2024 to 31st December 2025. This tender involved a budget of £100,000. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the process aimed at finding a suitable legal advisor to aid in planning and delivering the extension in South East Warrington.

This tender offers significant prospects for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. With the award being granted to Mills & Reeve LLP, a large supplier, there is opportunity for businesses of a similar scale to engage in subsequent opportunities within this framework. Businesses equipped with expertise in urban development legalities could find avenues to contribute to ongoing and future developments. Despite this particular contract's completion, understanding the scope and requirements involved may better position firms for similar future tenders, emphasising the value of expertise in both legal and infrastructure sectors to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Legal Framework - South East Warrington Urban Extension

Notice Description

Legal advice and support in relation to the planning and delivery of the South East Warrington Urban Extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0efc1f1-1301-4e5e-aa1a-6ce3d70a35a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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

MILLS & REEVE

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