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National Housing Bank - Solicitor - Development Loan - Stoke Golding

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

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22 Jun 2026 at 15:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The awarding process for the procurement titled "National Housing Bank - Solicitor - Development Loan - Stoke Golding" has been completed by Homes England, operating from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The project falls under the legal services category with a contract value of GBP 12,179. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the relevant contract period spans from 17 June 2026 to 11 February 2027. This procurement was specifically targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the United Kingdom's legal sector. The award was finalised on 11 February 2026, with Veale Wasbrough Vizards named as the successful supplier.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specialising in legal services, particularly those familiar with the housing development sector, to engage in durable business growth. Companies with a strong footing in legal frameworks related to investment loan agreements would find this contract suited for expanding their portfolio in public sector dealings. The direct procurement method favoured SMEs, providing a strategic advantage for smaller firms seeking to collaborate with major public entities like Homes England in significant infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Housing Bank - Solicitor - Development Loan - Stoke Golding

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 Stoke Golding. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=b8f738e9-4c6e-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-630246ce-6609-4669-b4f2-a7a91d317a55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd353b48-7832-4473-858c-9159af388ee2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£12,179 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 11 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS

Further Information

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