From extra care apartments to rapid void refurbishments and precision gas servicing, explore the latest UK social housing contracts shaping safer, smarter homes – packed with insights, values, and winning contractors all in one scroll.<\/span><\/p>\n Kicking off with a major development, <\/span>Housing 21<\/b> has awarded a \u00a322m contract to Clegg Construction for the design and construction of 87 extra care apartments at Griffin Extra Care in the West Midlands. This 31-month project includes the creation of associated communal facilities and extensive external works, enhancing housing provision for older residents. Setting up a comprehensive maintenance network, <\/span>Swansea City and County<\/b> has established a \u00a34.5m reactive maintenance framework spanning 24 months. The wide-ranging framework covers plastering, bricklaying, roofing, and carpentry for the council\u2019s domestic stock, including houses, flats, bungalows, and maisonettes. Multiple suppliers including Cardo (Wales & West), ASW Property Services, Raynes Scaffolding & Groundworks, and others have secured positions across four specialist lots.<\/span><\/p>\n Delivering vital turnaround refurbishments, <\/span>Ashford Borough Council<\/b> has appointed B Ball Contractors on a \u00a33.25m contract over 36 months for void property works. The project involves refurbishing a variety of vacant council-owned homes – houses, flats, and bungalows across Ashford to meet the required re-occupancy standards. Upgrading essential living spaces, <\/span>Stroud District Council<\/b> has engaged Snape Contracting Services for a \u00a3850k, 24-month contract to carry out full kitchen and bathroom refurbishments. The scope includes installing level access showers, wet rooms, and adapted kitchens in council-owned housing stock throughout the district.<\/span><\/p>\n Enhancing gas safety and responsiveness, <\/span>Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association<\/b> has entrusted City Technical Services UK with a \u00a3395k contract over 36 months for 3 Star Gas Service & Maintenance. The work covers annual gas servicing, safety certifications, and day-to-day reactive repairs across approximately 879 dwellings, with provisions for boiler renewals and emergency call-outs in the Scotland region. Powering up electrical resilience, <\/span>Redditch Borough Council<\/b> has awarded a \u00a31.05m contract to Dodd Group (Midlands) for a 19-month Electrical Repairs, Maintenance & Installation framework. Delivered under the EEM0009 scheme, the works encompass routine and project-based electrical services across the council\u2019s housing portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n Elevating high-rise safety standards, <\/span>Platform Housing Group<\/b> has selected Guildmore to act as Principal Contractor for a \u00a32.69m project at DeMontfort House in the East Midlands. This 17-month scheme focuses on building safety upgrades aligned with the Building Safety Act and includes associated works at the nearby Elizabeth House. Rounding off with broad structural enhancements, <\/span>Colchester Borough Council<\/b> has appointed Topcoat Construction (TCL Group) and Bell Group on a \u00a3445k, 12-month contract for general building works. The works include structural repairs, HHSRS safety compliance, roofing, external decorations, and more across the council\u2019s housing stock in East Anglia.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contract Awards: 23\/05\/2025 From extra care apartments to rapid void refurbishments and precision gas servicing, explore the latest UK social housing contracts shaping safer, smarter homes – packed with insights, values, and winning contractors all in one scroll. 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