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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan -Sowerby Bridge

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

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21 Apr 2026 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Sowerby Bridge" has reached the award stage. Homes England, operating from Newcastle upon Tyne, is the buying organisation for this tender, which falls under the legal services industry category. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with a focus on delivering legal advisory services in England, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £11,145 GBP, and its duration is set from 26 April 2026 to 20 October 2026. Notably, the tender period concluded on 19 April 2026.

This contract offers a promising opportunity for legal service providers, specifically those specialising in development loan advisories. Given the procurement method and the suitability for small and medium enterprises, smaller firms with expertise in legal services could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their reach within the public sector. The awarded supplier for this contract is DWF LLP, a large-scale firm, indicating competition in this legal and advisory domain. Therefore, businesses that can provide competitive and tailored consultancy might find significant growth opportunities in such public procurement endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan -Sowerby Bridge

Notice Description

https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=e75533b7-683d-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb7af87-d36f-4ca0-b226-097193fd04e6
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,145 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,145 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 20 Oct 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

DWF

Further Information

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