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Homes England - Legal Framework - Lot 3 New Bond Programme

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

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Homes England, a prominent public sector organisation located in Newcastle upon Tyne, focused on acquiring legal services for a prospective new bond programme. This tender, titled "Homes England - Legal Framework - Lot 3 New Bond Programme," falls under the industry category of legal services, with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79100000. It covers services specific to legal advice, with delivery expected across England within the United Kingdom. The procurement reached its award stage with Ashurst being the confirmed supplier, and the contract period is set between 21st July and 19th September 2025. The award announcement was published on 18th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in legal consultancy within the UK. With an awarded contract value of £145,410, it presents a lucrative opportunity for large enterprises possessing expertise in public sector finance and infrastructure-related legal advice. While the procurement method details are deemed not applicable, such frameworks generally favour businesses that can substantively demonstrate relevant experience and capability. The completion of this tender in the legal services sector highlights possibilities for further engagements with public sector entities, such as Homes England, especially for SMEs positioned to scale their operations within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Legal Framework - Lot 3 New Bond Programme

Notice Description

Procurement of Legal advice relating to a potential new bond programme to be designed and operated by Homes England. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73e8d52e-9952-4342-bb62-67dc72854cce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978fdbac-23a6-4d27-b5e6-4a7d6ce4fda0
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
£145,410 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,410 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 19 Sep 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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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