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Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Rotherham

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

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22 Oct 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed a procurement process for the appointment of a Solicitor to assist in entering into an Investments Loan Agreement for a residential development in Rotherham. The procurement falls under the Legal services category (CPV: 79100000) and utilised a direct award procurement method. The contract was awarded to Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP, with a total contract value of £12,770 GBP, and is set to operate from the 21st of October 2025 to the 31st of March 2026. The contract was awarded on the 6th of October 2025 and subsequently published on the 22nd of October 2025.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for legal firms with expertise in handling loan agreements within the residential development sector. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity considering the procurement's eligibility, although it is not open to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participation in such contracts can enhance a firm’s portfolio and establish a foothold in government-related legal services, potentially leading to further engagement opportunities within the Framework agreement running from 2022 to 2026.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Rotherham

Notice Description

Homes England require to appoint a Solicitor to act on Homes England's behalf entering into an Investments Loan Agreement with a borrower where providing finance for residential development in Rotherham. They have been appointed under the Legal Services Framework 2022-2026 and their work will be instructed under the standard Terms of that Framework. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2a8d85e-e478-4df5-a229-12f6407b3fcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b14058-0e4e-4294-9ad7-f4771d307cfe
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
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
£12,770 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
etendering@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
Not specified

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

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