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title: "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Winchester"
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buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
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# Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Winchester

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86542121-1ac8-47da-83d5-4724709759e7

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## Summary

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, has conducted a direct award procurement process focused on legal services for a development loan agreement in Winchester. This tender, completed as of 26th March 2026, falls under the legal services sector, classified under CPV code 79100000. The contracting process concluded with the award notice published on 14th April 2026, highlighting Ashfords as the supplier, engaged to support the investment for building homes in Winchester. The contract period spans from 8th April 2026 to 2nd October 2026, offering a clear timeline for participants involved in the execution phase.

This opportunity primarily benefits legal service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their reach within the housing and development sector. Engaging in this contract with Homes England can facilitate growth by enhancing domain expertise and establishing enduring partnerships within the sector. With a directed procurement method, businesses adept at swiftly adapting to specific service requests from established frameworks like Homes England's Legal Services Framework 2022-2026 are well-suited to exploit such opportunities. By providing services aligned with the needs of governmental bodies, suppliers can position themselves strategically for future contracts, fostering sustainable business growth in this specialised field.

## Notice

Solicitor required from Homes England's Legal Services Framework 2022-2026 to act on Homes England's behalf entering into an Investment Loan Agreement with a borrower building homes in Winchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7fd1910-3a78-41b7-98e0-d66b8d281e63 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,867 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,867 |
| 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

- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7fd1910-3a78-41b7-98e0-d66b8d281e63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7fd1910-3a78-41b7-98e0-d66b8d281e63
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=822c092b-0038-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings
  Supporting Documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

## Provenance

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