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GMCA 1223.1 - GM Housing Find - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Oct 2025 at 11:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority focused on providing legal services for a residential development in Bolton town centre. This was related to a £12.8m loan from GMCA's Housing Investment Loans Fund. The tender, titled "GMCA 1223.1 - GM Housing Find - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services," fell under the services category and was awarded to SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK) LLP. The procurement process has been completed with contracts signed starting from 1st September 2024 and concluding on 1st June 2025. The status of the contract is active with a gross value of £28,000. The procurement method was categorised under "Below threshold - unknown."

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in handling complex financial agreements and residential property development. Businesses equipped to manage legal agreement preparation, conduct property and construction due diligence, and oversee the legal completion processes will find this especially beneficial for growth in the housing finance sector. This contract exemplifies the potential for specialised legal firms to further establish or expand their presence in the public procurement landscape through strategic engagements with sub-central government authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1223.1 - GM Housing Find - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal services in connection with a PS12.8m loan from GMCA's Housing Investment Loans Fund for a residential development in Bolton town centre, including: - The preparation and negotiation of legal agreements including a loan facility agreement, security agreement, equity investment agreement and intercreditor deed; - The carrying out of property and construction due diligence - Management of the legal completion process, including the satisfaction of Conditions Precedent

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065897-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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