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Homes England has given notice of plans to hold preliminary market engagement over a framework for 2026-2030 that will cover a range of property and investment-related legal services.

Details: 13.Oct.2025

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The Government’s housing and regeneration agency said it is proposed that the framework, whiich is worth an estimated £60m, will cover services over two lots, with lot 1 for real estate and investment legal services (including affordable housing) and lot 2 for corporate legal services.

The engagement deadline is 20 October 2025, and the estimated publication date of the tender notice is 5 January 2026.

The contract is expected to run from 21 November 2026 to 20 November 2030.