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Our Monthly Briefing provides a concise overview of activity across the UK social housing repairs, maintenance and construction sector. Drawing on live procurement data, contract \t\t\t\t\t\tawards, client activity and market intelligence, it highlights emerging trends, investment priorities and opportunities shaping the market.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Social Housing RMI Business Intelligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Hello all.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
In the words of the great Alphonsus Cassell \u2013 Me mind on fire, me soul on fire, feelin\u2019 hot hot hot.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
[Note to Gaz: select applicable before sending]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Well done boys and the German fella \u2013 you gave them Argies what for! The \u2018Hand of God\u2019 is expunged from our memory forever more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Get the boats ready boys, we\u2019re going back in. Messi\u2019s hand-selected ref had it in for us from the start. The whole thing was rigged!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Well done, Amy, and Charlie, for braving the heat in Manchester. Sorry I couldn\u2019t be there, but nature (the beach) called. If you did get an opportunity to meet them, please accept my apologies. I will be in Liverpool and have my ticket \u2013 thank you CIH.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I wanted to share something cool we’ve been working on behind the scenes: teaching Locarla to automatically work out what trades are included in a notice – repairs, heating, soft fm, security etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It sounds simple, but the tricky part is the borderline cases. Is a job \u201crepairs\u201d or \u201cbuilding maintenance\u201d? \u201cRetrofit\u201d or \u201cheating\u201d? Instead of building something huge and complicated to cover every possible overlap, we’ve gone for a simpler approach: teaching the system specific rules for the handful of areas where trades genuinely get confused. It does the job just as well, with far less to go wrong.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Right now, this is being tested internally on our current list of 40-plus trades, and we’re in the process of training it up using real notices. When we\u2019ve cracked that we’ll be training it on a much more detailed list of over 200 trades, so it can be even more precise \u2013 something like this:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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We don’t have a launch date yet as we need to make sure our system nails it every time. If you\u2019re wondering what happens to the people who currently do this job, don\u2019t fret \u2013 we have to hire more people the more we develop the site. We don\u2019t develop these systems to save money; we build them to give you a better service. Our interest is in job creation through AI and anyone who thinks differently is a muppet!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We\u2019re also redesigning the contract notice pages, adding client intelligence panels and contract intelligence. Rather than forcing users to jump between multiple pages, the focus has been on bringing the information together into a single workspace where procurement data, client information and historical context sit alongside the notice itself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One of the biggest discussions has been around how users actually research contracts. It quickly became clear that displaying data isn’t enough. Users want answers to questions such as \u201cWho is the incumbent?\u201d, \u201cWhat similar contracts has this client awarded?\u201d, \u201cHow does this fit into their wider procurement programme?\u201d and \u201cWhat happened last time?\u201d. Those conversations have shaped a much richer approach to contract intelligence that goes well beyond the notice itself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
And with that, I\u2019m gone. If you have kids enjoy having them at home for the summer. If you don\u2019t have kids, enjoy having a summer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
‘Blue links<\/a><\/strong>‘ for all and ‘green links<\/a><\/strong>‘ are behind login so dependent on your licence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Tenant Satisfaction Measures 2026: Sector Performance Analysis<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Explore repairs performance, benchmark satisfaction against sector trends, and identify opportunities to improve resident experience, based on around 328 TSM reports and nearly 300k tenant responses across England.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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It’s all News to me!<\/a>
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POLICY & BUILDING SAFETY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Awaab’s Law expands protections for 4m social housing tenants<\/strong>
\nNew Awaab’s Law requirements will require social landlords to address electrical, fire, structural and other serious hazards within strict legal timescales from November 2026.<\/span>
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Government expands cladding funding to lower-rise buildings<\/strong>
\nGovernment extends Cladding Safety Scheme funding to unsafe lower-rise buildings, prioritising high-risk remediation and protecting leaseholders from remediation costs.<\/span>
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Amplius secures \u00a3300m funding package<\/strong>
\nAmplius will use the five-lender \u00a3300m funding package to deliver 1,000 affordable homes annually, expand retrofit programmes and invest in existing homes.<\/span>
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MTVH secures \u00a3250m funding from NatWest<\/strong>
\nMTVH has secured \u00a3250m from NatWest to deliver new affordable homes, improve existing housing and enhance energy efficiency across England.<\/span>
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Gentoo launches \u00a347.7m home improvement programme<\/strong>
\nGentoo will invest \u00a347.7m to upgrade more than 2,800 Sunderland homes through works including kitchens, bathrooms, rewiring and roof replacements.<\/span>
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Tower Hamlets launches \u00a3520m housing improvement tender programme<\/strong>
\nTower Hamlets Council will procure eight contracts for Decent Homes, retrofit, building safety and fire safety works across its housing stock.<\/span>
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Albyn tenders 2026\/27 planned maintenance programme<\/strong>
\nAlbyn Housing Society is seeking contractors across four lots for window, door and heating upgrades, with a separate kitchen replacement tender to follow.<\/span>
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Places for People tenders \u00a3295m groundworks framework<\/strong>
\nFour-year, 13-lot framework will appoint groundworks specialists across England and Scotland to support housing and infrastructure projects.<\/span>
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WPS wins \u00a324m Winchester housing maintenance contract<\/strong>
\nWPS will deliver responsive repairs, void maintenance and planned works across Winchester City Council’s 5,500-home housing portfolio over four years.<\/span>
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Cardo retains Dacorum housing repairs contract<\/strong>
\nCardo will continue delivering repairs and maintenance across Dacorum Borough Council\u2019s housing stock under a new five-year contract with enhanced resident services.<\/span>
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Salix Homes appoints contractors for home improvement programme<\/strong>
\nSalix Homes has reappointed Emanuel Whittaker and Connolly to deliver a multi-million-pound programme improving 3,000 homes across Salford through 2029.<\/span>
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Equans wins Dudley home adaptations contract<\/strong>
\nEquans will deliver mobility aids and home adaptations to around 2,500 properties across Dudley under a four-year council contract.<\/span>
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A PDF guide to contract management on Locarla.<\/a>
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PROCUREMENT PIPELINE OVERVIEW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
This month\u2019s procurement pipeline is gathering pace \u2013 with major opportunities opening across regeneration, repairs, planned works, building safety and compliance in the UK social housing sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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TOP OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hampshire County Council – Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)<\/strong>
\nMulti-disciplinary construction framework covering new builds, refurbishments and complex, technical fit-outs for public sector clients.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEngland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a310bn<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n42 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Defence Infrastructure Organisation – PIN – Defence Maintenance Accommodation Project – Questionnaire<\/strong>
\nResponsive repairs, refurbishment, capital investment, compliance and grounds maintenance services for UK Service Family Accommodation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a36.6bn<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n98 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Prosper Procurement Ltd – Supply & Distribution of Kitchens Framework<\/strong>
\nMulti-supplier framework for the supply and distribution of kitchens to public sector contracting bodies across the UK.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3750m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n11 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & PLANNED WORKS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Places for People Group – Repairs & Capital Framework<\/strong>
\nNational framework supporting responsive repairs, capital component replacement, roofing, drainage and scaffolding across the Group’s housing stock.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEngland, Scotland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a374.4m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n22 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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ExtraCare Charitable Trust – Void Property Works Contract 2026<\/strong>
\nVoid property works including inspections, clearance, minor repairs, major component renewals and white goods replacement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEast Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia, South East, South West<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a358.3m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n11 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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VIVID – Supply and Installation of Kitchens and Bathrooms (General Needs)<\/strong>
\nTwo contractors sought for the supply and installation of kitchens and bathrooms across general needs properties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nSouth East, South West<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a350m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n24 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Poplar HARCA Ltd. – PIN – General Build Repair and Maintenance and Void Works<\/strong>
\nProcurement of two contractors for general build repair, maintenance and void works across two geographic lots.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nGreater London<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a340m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n74 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIRE SAFETY & BUILDING COMPLIANCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) – PIN – Asbestos Management – NEPO234<\/strong>
\nMulti-lot framework for asbestos surveying and removal works across public sector settings throughout the UK.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3125m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n8 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Southern Housing – Fire Safety Systems Servicing, Maintenance, Remedials and Installations<\/strong>
\nReactive and planned servicing, remedial works and installation of fire safety systems, with asset surveys and 24\/7 support.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEast Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia, Greater London, South East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a359m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n25 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Clarion Housing Group – PIN – Servicing and Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment<\/strong>
\nServicing and maintenance of fire safety equipment across Clarion Housing Group’s stock.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEngland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a329.2m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n21 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT & SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scape Group – Regional Construction Works and Services Framework <\/strong>
\nFramework agreement for the provision of construction works and services across multiple regions of England.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nYorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia, Greater London, South East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a31.2bn<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n43 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Eastleigh Borough Council – Design and Build Contractor for Delivery of Houses and Apartments in Upper Acre<\/strong>
\nDesign and build contract to deliver 424 new mixed-tenure homes, plus infrastructure, landscaping and open spaces at Upper Acre.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nSouth East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3100m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n124 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Darlington Borough Council – PIN – Supply, Delivery and Stock Management of Materials for Services<\/strong>
\nTen-lot contract for the supply, delivery and stock management of operational materials across Darlington Borough.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nNorth East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a362.5m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n246 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Yorkshire Housing Limited – PIN – Materials Supply <\/strong>
\nMaterials supply framework split into building, mechanical\/plumbing and electrical lots for Yorkshire Housing’s Homes team.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nYorkshire and the Humber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a325m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n18 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The Other League Tables<\/a>
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Along with our main monthly league tables, \u2772see below\u2773, we also produce tables based on the following trades: Retrofit, Asbestos Survey, Fire Risk Assessment, Water\/Legionella & Stock Condition Survey. \u2772RMI Insight & Decarbonisation clients, click here for the PDF<\/strong><\/a>\u2773<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top of the league in each table are ….<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retrofit:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equans<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cube Environmental<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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IFI Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock Condition Surveys:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennington Choices<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Sureserve Compliance Water<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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June League Tables<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Built Environment Contracts \u2013 June 2026 Overview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 2026 reflects a return to more typical market activity following the exceptional peak recorded in January. Total contract value remained relatively modest, indicating a market driven by a steady flow of medium-value opportunities rather than a small number of major awards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The key takeaway is stability over scale. Contractor wins remained well distributed, reinforcing a competitive and fragmented market where opportunities continue to be spread across a broad range of suppliers rather than dominated by a handful of firms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Top Contractors (Showing 10 of 50 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Responsive Repairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June delivered \u00a313.69m – the weakest month in the past year, following the \u00a33.94bn peak in January and \u00a31.74bn in March.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nFortem Solutions climbed two places to rank 8 (\u00a33.61m won), and Bell Group jumped fifteen places to rank 35 (\u00a32.66m won).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nFour new entrants broke into the league this month – H & J Construction, Elkins Construction, Westons Group, and KBH Haus – each securing their first contracts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nA subdued month overall, with limited new contract activity across the market.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Responsive Repairs (Showing 8 of 92 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Planned Works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June closed at \u00a3263.29m, a strong rebound from recent months, driven by large-value awards from a handful of contractors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nEQUANS (climbed three places to rank 4) and Sidey Solutions (climbed seven places to rank 12) led the month, backed by two Birmingham City Council contract awards worth a combined \u00a385m and a single \u00a350m Falkirk Council award respectively.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nNew entrant Torfaen Maintenance Services entered the league at rank 29 with \u00a317.2m across two awards, and Esh Construction jumped thirty places to rank 72 – showing real movement is possible below the top tier.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nA stronger month overall, with high-value awards from a handful of contractors lifting the total well above recent trend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Planned Works (Showing 10 of 194 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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At \u00a373.5m, June represents a clear uplift from recent months, although activity remains below the historic peaks seen in March 2025 and February 2026.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nPH Jones and MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical led the market by number of awards, with three contract wins each.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nSeveral high-value awards, including those to Castle Point Gas & Heating, Broad Oak Properties and Ian Williams, lifted overall market value.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nJune signals a rebound in investment, with larger contract awards returning after several months of subdued activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Gas Servicing & Central Heating (Showing 10 of 102 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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June activity fell back to \u00a34.45m, making it one of the quieter months of 2026 following the exceptional February peak.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nJune’s contract awards were evenly distributed across contractors, while the highest-value awards were secured by Certus Construction Group and Palm (Yorkshire)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nThe month was characterised by a series of relatively small and mid-sized contracts, with no major programme driving overall value.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nJune’s lower value reflects the absence of large portfolio awards rather than a slowdown in procurement activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Voids (Showing 9 of 89 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Fire Safety procurement remained resilient in June, with contract value reaching \u00a337.7m despite easing from the stronger activity seen in March and April.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nCLC Contractors secured the highest number of contract awards in June, while Harmony Fire recorded the month’s highest-value award at \u00a310m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nA mix of fire protection, compliance and specialist installation projects sustained activity across the month.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nFire safety remains a compliance-led market, with investment continuing through planned programmes rather than one-off major procurements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Fire Safety (Showing 10 of 163 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Roofing procurement lost momentum in June, with contract value falling to \u00a39.45m following the elevated activity seen in February and March.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nThe M&J Group secured two contract awards during June, while P K Hygiene Services recorded the month’s largest contract at \u00a34.17m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nJune was characterised by a mix of smaller contracts, with few high-value awards entering the market.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nProcurement activity remained active, but the absence of major awards resulted in a quieter month by value.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Roofing (Showing 10 of 150 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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