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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Winchester

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

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, has conducted a direct award procurement process focused on legal services for a development loan agreement in Winchester. This tender, completed as of 26th March 2026, falls under the legal services sector, classified under CPV code 79100000. The contracting process concluded with the award notice published on 14th April 2026, highlighting Ashfords as the supplier, engaged to support the investment for building homes in Winchester. The contract period spans from 8th April 2026 to 2nd October 2026, offering a clear timeline for participants involved in the execution phase.

This opportunity primarily benefits legal service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their reach within the housing and development sector. Engaging in this contract with Homes England can facilitate growth by enhancing domain expertise and establishing enduring partnerships within the sector. With a directed procurement method, businesses adept at swiftly adapting to specific service requests from established frameworks like Homes England's Legal Services Framework 2022-2026 are well-suited to exploit such opportunities. By providing services aligned with the needs of governmental bodies, suppliers can position themselves strategically for future contracts, fostering sustainable business growth in this specialised field.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Winchester

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86542121-1ac8-47da-83d5-4724709759e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7fd1910-3a78-41b7-98e0-d66b8d281e63
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
£18,867 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,867 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 2 Oct 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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