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title: "Lot 1 - Routine Real Estate & Investment"
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buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
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# Lot 1 - Routine Real Estate & Investment

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29a23e9d-562b-42de-ab2e-521fcac1d14e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Homes England, known officially as the Homes and Communities Agency, focused on "Lot 1 - Routine Real Estate & Investment" and falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code: 79100000). The procurement activity occurs in the United Kingdom, specifically at The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to DWF LLP on 8th September 2025. The contract period spans from 24th November 2025 to 3rd January 2028, with a total value of £169,140. Within this context, suitability for SMEs was considered, though VCSE organisations were not targeted.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for medium and large legal service firms capable of delivering routine real estate and investment legal services across the UK. The procurement was designed to accommodate SMEs, offering them a fair chance to compete, despite the absence of specific measures for VCSEs. The awarded contract with DWF LLP highlights the potential for well-established firms in the legal sector to secure government contracts, promoting market expansion and enhancing visibility within public sector tendering frameworks.

## Notice

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e96e2be-9645-4396-a786-a2edfe184f3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,140 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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 Jul 2026 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e96e2be-9645-4396-a786-a2edfe184f3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e96e2be-9645-4396-a786-a2edfe184f3b
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

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