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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Bradford

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

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Bradford" was conducted by Homes England, which is the operating name for the Homes and Communities Agency, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the legal services industry, specifically classified with CPV code 79100000. It pertains to a contract for legal advisory services to facilitate an investment loan agreement for a housing development project in Bradford. The tender, using an open procurement method, transitioned from the tender period ending on 14 November 2025 to the award stage on 20 November 2025, with Ashfords announced as the supplier for the contract starting from 26 November 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services that cater to infrastructure and housing development projects. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this contract particularly relevant due to its open procedure policy, which encourages competitive participation from various sized firms. The award to Ashfords indicates a precedent for large firms; however, the suitability criteria highlight an openness to SMEs. This procurement is an excellent avenue for law firms looking to expand their reach in the public sector and establish relationships with government agencies involved in housing development projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Bradford

Notice Description

Solicitor required from Homes England's Legal Services Framework 2022-2026 to at on Homes England's behalf entering into an Investment Loan Agreement with a borrower building homes in Bradford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75131eb6-14ef-4b5d-8524-20bd6a322c6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5765ef42-3b30-4f11-9ed6-6c18c49b2910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£12,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ASHFORDS

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