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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Swanley

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

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under its well-known name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, has awarded a contract for legal services in the context of a development loan for a residential project in Swanley, England. The contract was awarded to Walker Morris, a large-scale legal firm. The procurement process employed a direct award method, which simplifies the selection in cases of specific or technical expertise requirements. The award was announced on 4th December 2025 and the contract, valued at £16,660, will run from 12th January 2026 to 12th June 2026. The industry category involved is legal services, highlighting the expertise required for the finance and investment dealings in residential development.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers interested in public sector collaborations, particularly those specialising in property and finance law. Given the preference for suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), smaller law firms with a specialised focus on conveyancing or financial investment could find future opportunities in working with public bodies such as Homes England. This engagement could bolster a firm's reputation and lead to further procurement engagements, allowing for growth and expanded service provision in the realm of public sector legal advisories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Swanley

Notice Description

Homes England require to appoint a Solicitor to act on Homes England's behalf when entering into an Investment Loans Agreement with a borrower where providing finance for a residential development in Swanley. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=436e7674-28f1-f011-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-810e3dfe-ca26-44e5-b9de-766361b76264
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a1d7c2-e806-4d2a-8594-b2ebba99eab9
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
£16,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 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

WALKER MORRIS

Further Information

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