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title: "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Slingsby"
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# Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Slingsby

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d65f31b-ec8f-4278-89ba-a9df9e1426ab

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Homes England, formally known as the Homes and Communities Agency, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Slingsby". This contract pertains to the legal services industry, specifically the need for a solicitor to support an Investment Loans Agreement for residential development in Slingsby, England. The procurement, valued at £14,580, was conducted via a direct award method and has been awarded to Ashfords, a large-scale supplier. Key dates include the award date of 20th November 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 27th November 2025 and conclude on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in legal services, particularly those capable of handling investment and residential development financial agreements. Homes England's focus on legal expertise for their financial transactions could be particularly advantageous for solicitors or legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this type of direct engagement beneficial due to the specific nature of services required, and the potential for building a relationship with a major public body such as Homes England.

## Notice

Homes England require to appoint a Solicitor to act on Homes England's behalf when entering into an Investment Loans Agreement with a borrower where providing finance for a residential development in Slingsby. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=0c8ae00d-06d1-f011-813a-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c23ccc-9b81-45e6-a551-f0a9f06ed450 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,580 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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 | ASHFORDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c23ccc-9b81-45e6-a551-f0a9f06ed450

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c23ccc-9b81-45e6-a551-f0a9f06ed450
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=0c8ae00d-06d1-f011-813a-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings
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