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Homes England - Legals - South Canterbury

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

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17 Jan 2026 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Homes England, operating as the Homes and Communities Agency, entails legal services under the title "Homes England - Legals - South Canterbury", focusing specifically on infrastructure loan legal instruction. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79100000 for legal services, takes place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, having been completed with Mills & Reeve as the supplier. Key dates included the tender period ending on 18th August 2025, with the contract commencing on 24th August 2025 and concluding on 19th December 2025. The overall contract was valued at £162,494.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers specialising in infrastructure and financial legal support. Businesses with capabilities to deliver comprehensive legal advice, particularly those aligned with Homes England’s requirements, stand to gain considerably. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a favourable opportunity, given the specific mention of suitability for SMEs. The collaboration with a large-scale firm like Mills & Reeve indicates an environment conducive to both large establishments and adaptable smaller companies looking to enhance their service portfolio in the public infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Legals - South Canterbury

Notice Description

Legal instruction relating to infrastructure Loan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72014156-6423-4cd2-81b4-4ca31666ca16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e21494-38ce-48fd-b892-ef07eb3095f8
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 applicable
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
£162,494 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,494 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 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

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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