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National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Wadebridge

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)

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21 Oct 2026 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England appointed legal services for National Housing Bank Ltd in connection with a development loan to an SME building homes in Wadebridge. The solicitor is to act for the bank in entering into an Investment Loan Agreement with the borrower. This is legal support for a specific housing development finance transaction, rather than construction work or the provision of housing. The work is associated with Wadebridge, Cornwall, and is categorised as legal services. Homes England is the buying organisation.

The procurement is complete and Ashfords was awarded the contract on 25 September 2026 through a direct award from Homes England’s Legal Services Framework 2022–2026. The award value is £22,952.80. The contract period runs from 7 October 2026 to 1 June 2027. The tender submission deadline was 24 September 2026. The award information identifies the selected supplier and the contract period; it does not set out an evaluation score or a comparative assessment basis. The procurement was classified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the work was procured as a service.

This award shows demand for legal advice supporting development lending to an SME housing builder, specifically the preparation and completion of an Investment Loan Agreement for a Wadebridge scheme. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need relevant development-finance and loan-documentation expertise, and the ability to advise a public housing lender on transactions with smaller housebuilders. The appointment was made through Homes England’s legal services framework, so experience and eligibility under the relevant framework route would also be important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Housing Bank Ltd - Solicitor - Development Loan - Wadebridge

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 an SME borrower building homes in Wadebridge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80272dbe-1e8d-43a7-bd2f-60522d604219
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86aceed-fd29-4aeb-a4c2-43df5a16e76f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£22,952 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,952 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2026 - 1 Jun 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
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

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