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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Cowes

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

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25 Feb 2026 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed a direct award procurement process for legal services related to a development loan agreement in Cowes. The title of the contract is "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Cowes," with the primary industry category being legal services (CPV code 79100000). The contract is set to span from 11 February to 11 August 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage, and the contract notice was most recently published on 25 February 2026. The value of the contract is £24,235 GBP, and the awarded supplier is TLT LLP, a large firm based in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those familiar with development finance and residential projects. As the procurement method was a direct award, organisations with strong client relationships and a proven track record with similar governmental projects were likely favourable candidates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might consider partnerships or gaining expertise in governmental contracts to compete in future tenders of this nature. Understanding procurement methods such as direct awards could position these businesses well for growth in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Cowes

Notice Description

Homes England require to appoint a Solicitor to act on Homes England's behalf when entering into an Investment Loans Agreement with a borrower where providing finance for a residential development in Cowes. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=e1dc1e43-4812-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/7dee7128-78b1-4401-b370-894ff8180a59
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
£24,235 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 11 Aug 2026 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
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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

TLT

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