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

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f32cdbb-21ac-4342-a197-4eda1c36aab7

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## Summary

Homes England, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has concluded a procurement process titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Crigglestone," seeking legal services under a complete status. This open procedure targeted legal professionals to manage an investment loans agreement for a residential development in Crigglestone, with Homes England acting as the buyer. The process reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 17 December 2025 to DWF LLP, a large company. The contract spans from 13 January 2026 to 13 June 2026, valued at GBP 14,395.

This tender offered notable opportunities for legal service providers, particularly SMEs, to expand their market presence within the domain of development finance law. Participation in such contracts provides businesses with a platform to collaborate with public sector entities like Homes England, thereby enhancing their industry portfolio and gaining further exposure to government contracts. Organisations proficient in legal advisory for real estate finance are well-suited for similar future opportunities, especially those aimed at supporting residential developments in the United Kingdom.

## 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 Crigglestone. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=a8d6eb1e-67f1-f011-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b564fa-faa1-4720-aa42-0d24d627bbb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,395 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,395 |
| 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 | DWF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b564fa-faa1-4720-aa42-0d24d627bbb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b564fa-faa1-4720-aa42-0d24d627bbb8
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=a8d6eb1e-67f1-f011-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings
  Published Contract

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