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Moorfoot Catalyst site legal services

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

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, also known as the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed the procurement process for legal services concerning the Moorfoot Catalyst site. This process falls under the 'CPV: 79100000 - Legal services' category and took place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 30th October 2025. The contract period extends from 17th November 2025 to 8th October 2026, and the contract was awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those that have the capacity to handle large-scale projects as evidenced by the successful award to a large firm like Browne Jacobson LLP. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive legal support in development projects will benefit from engaging with such public contracts, aligning with Homes England's objectives in developing key sites. Though not specifically suitable for small or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE), larger legal practices can leverage this opportunity to forge robust partnerships with public agencies, expanding their market influence and project portfolio.

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Notice Title

Moorfoot Catalyst site legal services

Notice Description

Legal services for the procurement of a development partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec04901a-9ff5-4ebe-84c9-3010f89eca93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9146aaf1-3ded-48a4-b1fb-4eece2e96d75
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
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 8 Oct 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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