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Lot 3 - Bespoke & Complex Projects - National Housing Bank

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

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19 Aug 2025 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, concluded on 19th August 2025, for the establishment of the National Housing Bank was undertaken by Homes England, positioned in Newcastle upon Tyne. This contract, categorized under legal services, aimed at creating the bank along with the necessary advice and documentation. The procurement stage reached its completion, with the contract awarded to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. The total contract value is set at £475,000, covering a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, and is located in England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with the capability to manage complex and bespoke projects. The legal services industry stands to gain from the engagement, with contracts of this nature offering prospects for business expansion, especially for SMEs, given their eligibility under the suitability criteria. This project not only allows firms to contribute significantly to the development of national infrastructure but also enhances their portfolio within the UK's public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 3 - Bespoke & Complex Projects - National Housing Bank

Notice Description

Establishment of the National Housing Bank and all ancillary advice and documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8348385-f5f4-4b8a-8f64-2528634c7ffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30efaa1a-390c-4b4c-ade0-2947b0f268f0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
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
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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

BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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