Momentum continues across UK social housing procurement with a series of significant contract awards highlighting investment in energy efficiency, compliance, and building safety.<\/span><\/p>\n Leading the way, <\/span>Cornwall Council<\/b> has appointed Bell Group to deliver a \u00a33m Warm Homes Local Grant contract over 48 months in the South West. This wide-ranging programme focuses on retrofit and renewable energy measures, including insulation, low-carbon heating systems, solar PV, and energy-efficiency upgrades. The scheme is designed to cut fuel bills, improve housing stock, and support net-zero compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n Turning to the North West, <\/span>Irwell Valley Homes<\/b> has awarded Seddon Construction a \u00a3849k call-off contract for Window and Doors Installation via Procure Plus<\/strong>. Spanning 36 months, the project will enhance the durability and thermal performance of properties through modern window and door replacements, helping reduce heat loss and improve security across the housing portfolio. Adding further momentum, it has also confirmed a \u00a3803k call-off award to The Testing Lab for Asbestos Surveys. This 36-month procurement opportunity ensures comprehensive compliance and health & safety across housing stock, supporting effective asset management by identifying and mitigating asbestos risks in line with strict regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n Elsewhere in Bolton, Sure Maintenance secured a \u00a3255k heating optimisation contract at St Georges Court from<\/span> Bolton at Home<\/b>. This short but critical five-month programme, let via the Procurement for Housing<\/strong> framework, focuses on improving heating performance and energy efficiency in sheltered housing, ensuring residents benefit from safer, more reliable systems. Meanwhile, it has also confirmed a \u00a32m external refurbishment award to BAAS Construction under the Fusion21<\/strong> framework. The six-month contract covers Platt Hill and Hulton Lane, delivering essential roofing, guttering, window, door, and fencing works. This competitive procurement opportunity underscores the sector\u2019s push to improve housing quality through general repair and improvement works.<\/span><\/p>\n Compliance is also front and centre in East Anglia, where <\/span>Broadland Housing Association<\/b> has awarded CLC Contractors and Bellcorp a \u00a3833k contract for Fire Doors and Fire Stopping Works. Over 24 months, the programme will deliver fire-safety upgrades and remedial works, ensuring housing stock remains compliant with Fire Regulations and Building Regulations while safeguarding residents across Norwich and surrounding areas.<\/span><\/p>\n In Greater London, <\/span>Metropolitan Housing Trust (MTVH)<\/b> has appointed Mulalley & Co to a \u00a34.03m Building Remediation Project. This 24-month contract will address critical building safety requirements, starting with a PCSA and progressing to a design & build phase. The award underlines the continued emphasis on remediation and compliance following evolving safety standards.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contract Awards: 29\/09\/2025 Momentum continues across UK social housing procurement with a series of significant contract awards highlighting investment in energy efficiency, compliance, and building safety. Leading the way, Cornwall Council has appointed Bell Group to deliver a \u00a33m Warm Homes Local Grant contract over 48 months in the South West. 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