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National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Andover

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

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described here is managed by Homes England, the buyer, and involves securing legal services for the National Housing Bank Ltd in entering an Investment Loan Agreement for housing development in Andover. This opportunity, titled "National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Andover," is classified under the legal services industry (CPV code 79100000) and was issued through a direct procurement method. The procurement stage is complete, with an award given on 29th June 2026. The contract period begins on 22nd July 2026 and closes on 16th March 2027, with services to be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The entire award process was finalised with a contract value of GBP 16,120.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in housing or finance law, to enhance their client portfolio by working with a national government entity. The contract being well-suited for SMEs offers a favourable environment for smaller firms to gain a foothold in the legal services market linked to public sector housing projects. Larger firms capable of leveraging existing frameworks could also benefit from strategic partnerships to foster long-term relationships within the sector. The direct award method indicates the expediency and specificity required by Homes England, ensuring that only firms with relevant expertise and readiness to engage swiftly in such projects are selected.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Andover

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 Andover. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=7701332d-e584-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/87ebcff9-5c53-48c6-8fc5-b4d3fb115802
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
£16,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 16 Mar 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
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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

DWF

Further Information

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