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14 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Lot 2 - Specialist Real Estate & Corporate" relates to legal services, specifically to support planning at Northeye, Bexhill. This process, managed by Homes England, involves providing legal advice within the real estate industry in England, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, Homes England, has completed the award stage on 14th July 2026, with the contract awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP. This was an open procedure, providing a strong opportunity for competitive bidding, with the contract value set at £79,696.12 and covering a contract period from 10th April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The tendering process concluded on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal services, particularly those experienced in real estate and planning law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, as suitability requirements are steered towards companies of this scale. Given the detailed legal advisory needs, the tender is highly suited for firms with a background in handling comprehensive real estate cases. As the procurement method was open, it fostered a competitive environment ideal for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio through governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Lot 2 - Specialist Real Estate & Corporate

Notice Description

Legal advise to support Planning at Northeye, Bexhill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c23e8afc-997a-46e4-aa57-c424f5b48c31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56224900-ce4d-475f-9daf-569e60ef7713
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£79,696 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

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