---
title: "GMCA 1223.1 - GM Housing Find - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cded"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-16"
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# GMCA 1223.1 - GM Housing Find - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cded

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority focused on providing legal services for a residential development in Bolton town centre. This was related to a £12.8m loan from GMCA's Housing Investment Loans Fund. The tender, titled "GMCA 1223.1 - GM Housing Find - Moor Lane PRS: Legal Services," fell under the services category and was awarded to SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK) LLP. The procurement process has been completed with contracts signed starting from 1st September 2024 and concluding on 1st June 2025. The status of the contract is active with a gross value of £28,000. The procurement method was categorised under "Below threshold - unknown."

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in handling complex financial agreements and residential property development. Businesses equipped to manage legal agreement preparation, conduct property and construction due diligence, and oversee the legal completion processes will find this especially beneficial for growth in the housing finance sector. This contract exemplifies the potential for specialised legal firms to further establish or expand their presence in the public procurement landscape through strategic engagements with sub-central government authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

Legal services in connection with a PS12.8m loan from GMCA's Housing Investment Loans Fund for a residential development in Bolton town centre, including: - The preparation and negotiation of legal agreements including a loan facility agreement, security agreement, equity investment agreement and intercreditor deed; - The carrying out of property and construction due diligence - Management of the legal completion process, including the satisfaction of Conditions Precedent

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065897-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 11:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065897-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065897-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.squirepattonboggs.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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