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Homes England - MLRO Advice

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

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05 Jun 2025 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Homes England - MLRO Advice" has been completed under a direct award by Homes England, the agency formerly known as Homes and Communities Agency. This contract involved providing legal advisory services related to money laundering and fraud prevention, with total contract value amounting to GBP 12,500. Located in England, this procurement falls under the services category with the contract period starting on 20 December 2024 and ending on 28 May 2025. The award stage of the process was reached on 2 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those focused on economic crime and fraud prevention. Although this specific award was made to Pinsent Masons LLP via direct appointment, similar opportunities might arise for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector. Companies with expertise in financial regulations and corporate compliance would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders from Homes England or other public organisations seeking such specialised advisory services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - MLRO Advice

Notice Description

Provide the Money Laundering and Reporting Officer (MLRO) with advice on: * The extent of legal scope and obligations to conduct investigations and report economic crime outside of those areas deemed to be within the Regulated Market. * Whether the new corporate offence of 'failing to prevent fraud' is applicable to the Agency. * Extend of sharing Whistleblowing information to internal parties. Direct award via Homes England Legal Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60c21bda-077a-4c62-a3e5-33c7fbd181b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fdbe32-cddc-450f-90ca-8a4c5c1c6694
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 28 May 2025 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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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