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title: "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Leeds"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Leeds

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b6a37a9-bbfb-4568-b851-55b9eb34e3ed

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Homes England, also known as the Homes and Communities Agency, sought to appoint a solicitor to facilitate a Development Loan for a residential project in Leeds. The tender, titled "Homes England - Solicitor - Development Loan - Leeds," falls under the industry category of legal services, with the CPV classification 79100000. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method and the tender process concluded with an award to Veale Wasbrough Vizards. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase with the contract starting on 2nd February 2026 and ending on 2nd August 2026. This project, valued at £11,477, is located in England, United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 11th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for legal service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The direct award method signifies a streamlined process that could attract large-scale legal firms capable of handling complex financial agreements. While the contract is already awarded, similar future procurements from Homes England may present opportunities for legal services specialising in residential development finance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also find potential opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting in related projects, despite the award being designated to a large firm.

## 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 Leeds. https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=8604897b-5703-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5b417c-64ff-4312-a6e6-b28f264afe29 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,477 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,477 |
| 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 | VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5b417c-64ff-4312-a6e6-b28f264afe29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5b417c-64ff-4312-a6e6-b28f264afe29
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=8604897b-5703-f111-813c-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings
  Contract Register

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