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title: "GMCA 1223 GM Housing Fund - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services"
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# GMCA 1223 GM Housing Fund - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02dcdeca-1e3b-40e2-b6bb-0f8e77ce04b3

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a direct award procurement process titled "GMCA 1223 GM Housing Fund - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services." This tender pertains to the legal services required for a £12.8m loan for a residential development in Bolton town centre. The contract, categorised under legal services (CPV id: 79100000), includes the preparation and negotiation of various legal agreements, property and construction due diligence, and management of the legal completion process. The contract period is from 30th September 2024 to 28th February 2025, with an overall value of £42,000 GBP. The award was made on 23rd August 2024 to Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those familiar with property and construction law, to expand their portfolio by working on a high-value housing development project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services are especially well-suited to compete in this type of procurement. The completion of such a contract can enhance their reputation and visibility within the legal and real estate sectors, fostering further business growth and collaboration opportunities with public authorities like GMCA.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06efc909-7eaf-4dba-aa9c-15ccb513d59d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06efc909-7eaf-4dba-aa9c-15ccb513d59d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06efc909-7eaf-4dba-aa9c-15ccb513d59d
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

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