Award

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Leeds

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

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 12:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Homes England, also known as the Homes and Communities Agency, sought to appoint a solicitor to facilitate a Development Loan for a residential project in Leeds. The tender, titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Leeds," falls under the industry category of legal services, with the CPV classification 79100000. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method and the tender process concluded with an award to Veale Wasbrough Vizards. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase with the contract starting on 2nd February 2026 and ending on 2nd August 2026. This project, valued at £11,477, is located in England, United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 11th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for legal service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The direct award method signifies a streamlined process that could attract large-scale legal firms capable of handling complex financial agreements. While the contract is already awarded, similar future procurements from Homes England may present opportunities for legal services specialising in residential development finance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also find potential opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting in related projects, despite the award being designated to a large firm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Leeds

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 Leeds. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=8604897b-5703-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b6a37a9-bbfb-4568-b851-55b9eb34e3ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5b417c-64ff-4312-a6e6-b28f264afe29
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
£11,477 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,477 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Aug 2026 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
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

VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS

Further Information

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