Friday: 13/06/2025 / News

Daily News: 13/06/2025

Housing associations hope the £2.5bn announced in the Spending Review will support an amortised grant funding model to ease short-term financial pressures and unlock development. Housing Today (register)

ClwydAlyn, a Welsh housing association, has retained its ‘A’ credit rating with a stable outlook, according to S&P Global. Meanwhile, Swindon Borough Council is restructuring its housing service following a critical report and in preparation for major investment in local homes. Housing Digital, Swindon Advertiser

Hill Group has partnered with Legal & General (L&G) on the £450m City Centre South regeneration in Coventry, marking Hill’s first deal with L&G. The partnership will deliver 200 affordable homes-145 for social rent and 55 for shared ownership-in the first phase of the redevelopment. Construction Enquirer

The City of London Corporation has begun early contractor engagement for a £100m, decade-long refurbishment of the Grade II-listed Golden Lane Estate in central London. Simultaneously, Hall Construction Services has secured a £16.8m contract for infrastructure works supporting Hellens Group’s garden village development near Darlington. Construction News (register), Place North West

Graham Interior Fit-Out has appointed Peter Allan as its new workplace director to lead growth in the commercial office fit-out sector. At the same time, Bellway has raised its annual outlook after a strong spring, driven by rising demand and better affordability as interest rates ease. In parallel, Britcon is aiming for a £70m turnover after a series of major framework wins. Construction Enquirer, Scottish Housing News, and Construction Enquirer

A survey of over 80 UK timber frame manufacturers highlights mounting pressure and a lack of clear direction in the sector, which plays a key role in building homes and schools. The Construction Index

Plans for a 37-storey student accommodation tower at Leeds Merrion Centre have cleared a major planning hurdle, delivering 1,039 student bedrooms. Plans for 280 homes in Preston have been approved despite concerns the Cotswold village could be absorbed by a nearby town. South Kesteven District Council has also approved 268 homes, a care home, and shops in Stamford near the A1. In Maltby, a 185-home scheme was greenlit with £1.3m for local services. A 2,000-home new community is proposed between Emsworth and Denvilles, with public consultation underway. In Manchester, plans for a towers scheme now include 800 build-to-rent homes, double the original proposal. Construction Enquirer, Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard, Lincs Online, The Star, Portsmouth News, and Housing Today (register)

Friday: 13/06/2025 / Awards

Contract Awards: 13/06/2025

Discover the latest UK social housing contract awards featuring retrofit decarbonisation, landscaping framework, renewable heating installations, access control servicing, void security, and affordable housing delivery — exclusive insights into newly secured supplier appointments across the sector.

Commencing with retrofit investment, Rooftop Housing Group has awarded LivGreen Futures a £25m contract under Warm Homes: Social Housing Funding Wave 3. The six-year call-off will deliver retrofit assessments, design, and decarbonisation works to approximately 1,000 properties via the F21 Greener Futures Partnership Decarbonisation Delivery Framework. Continuing planned improvement programmes, Together Housing Group has appointed RE:GEN Group to deliver a £16.53m Core Works Investment contract over 36 months. The scope includes kitchen, bathroom, window, and door upgrades, secured through the Prosper Decarbonisation Retrofit Framework (Lots 2 and 3).

In Wales, Wales & West Housing Association Ltd. has selected J F Emergency Glazing and Boarding alongside Solar Windows for a £7.95m multi-lot Supply and Installation of Windows, Doors and Roofline contract. This 36-month award will cover multiple regional lots across North, South, and West Wales. Supporting renewable energy ambitions, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has awarded Dodd Group (Midlands) an £8m contract to deliver the Installation of Renewable Heating and Hot Water Systems, supporting energy schemes across both Nuneaton and North Warwickshire over 24 months.

Shifting to access control, Islington London Borough has appointed Alphatrack Systems for a £1.4m Testing, Repairs, and Servicing contract covering door entry, access control, vehicle barriers, and security shutter systems across its estate portfolio for an initial 24-month period. In void security services, GreenSquareAccord has awarded Leon Guarding & FM a £2.52m contract over 48 months to secure vacant properties across its housing stock in East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, and South West regions.

Delivering large-scale public realm improvements, Kirklees Council has awarded a £17.2m multi-supplier Landscaping Works Framework. The 24-month framework, with potential extensions, spans multiple lots covering play areas, environmental works, planting, public realm regeneration, cemetery works, and community spaces, awarded to an extensive list of specialist contractors. Finally, Fife Council has confirmed Campion Homes as the contractor for its Affordable Housing development at Evershed Drive, valued at £9.08m. The direct award covers the design and build of 40 new affordable homes as part of Fife’s ongoing social rent delivery programme.

Friday: 13/06/2025 / Tenders

Contract Tenders: 13/06/2025

Explore the newest UK social housing tenders featuring £600m low carbon frameworks, multi-lot repair contracts, fire safety servicing, pest control, and landmark development schemes – exclusive procurement insights for contractors and suppliers nationwide.

Opening with a substantial opportunity, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has issued a £21m Term Service Contract for Reactive Repairs to its 12,000-unit council housing stock over a 36-month period. Split across three geographical lots—North, East, and West—the contract includes a 24/7 emergency call-out service and reactive repair delivery across all property types, with extensions potentially extending the contract up to nine years. Turning to heat efficiency, Southampton City Council is seeking a contractor for its £6.25m Holyrood Replacement Works under a 15-month term. The project covers replacement of the existing heat network with a two-pipe system powered by gas boilers, alongside potential Phase 2 expansion valued at £2.5m to £5m for further external pipework replacements and boiler room upgrades.

In a critical compliance drive, Moat has released a £2.08m tender for Fire Safety Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Repair across its portfolio in Kent, Essex, South London, Sussex, and Surrey. The 24-month contract includes servicing fire systems across general needs, retirement, and supported living properties, with an award expected in November 2025. For specialist lift contractors, Teignbridge District Council has published a Lift Maintenance Service Contract covering five installations across its South West properties over 60 months, with options for additional extensions. The scope includes maintenance of all vertical and inclined transport systems such as passenger lifts, goods lifts, platform lifts, and stair lifts.

Moving into pest control, Your Housing Group has issued a £500k Pipeline Notice for Pest Control Services, seeking qualified providers to deliver wide-ranging pest control across its stock in Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and beyond, with the opportunity anticipated to be divided geographically. Advancing development pipeline engagement, Essex County Council has published a £4.5m Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the Hargrave House Development Scheme in Chelmsford. The scheme includes demolition, construction of a new charity headquarters, ten detached houses, external works, drainage, and service connections. Market feedback is sought via a questionnaire by 2nd July 2025.

On the decarbonisation front, Procure Plus Holdings Ltd has launched a massive £600m Framework for the Supply of Low and Zero Carbon Technologies, supporting social housing and public sector clients nationwide over 48 months. The framework will serve alongside Procure Plus’s installation framework, covering supply, distribution, and innovation in carbon reduction technologies. Lastly, Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued a Pipeline Notice for a Supply Partner contract to deliver Building Materials and associated Services over 120 months. This ambitious programme will support Caerphilly Homes’ in-house workforce with materials supply, innovation in service delivery, decarbonisation, and full alignment with Welsh Housing Quality Standards and retrofit initiatives.

Weekly Minutes 13/06/2025

Weekly Minutes:

Angus Council-
Angus Council is advancing essential housing improvements with its 2025-2029 Bathroom Replacement Programme, set to roll out across multiple sites through the Scotland Excel framework. The initiative focuses on modernising homes and enhancing tenant wellbeing through durable, high-standard refurbishments.

Blackpool Borough Council-
Blackpool has secured a washroom services contract with Rentokil Initial UK Ltd, covering council facilities from 2025-2029. Procured via the YPO framework after competitive benchmarking, the contract promises enhanced hygiene, efficiency, and long-term value for public services.

Camden London Borough-
Camden is fast-tracking safety and green space upgrades, awarding a 14-month contract for urgent electrical remedials in 2,000 homes, while Ground Control Ltd will deliver £320k of landscape improvements at Kilburn Grange Park, creating welcoming, sustainable public spaces.

City of London-
The City of London is upgrading infrastructure at the Barbican Estate, commissioning £75k for lift replacement design and awarding £9.7m in contracts to Chigwell and Elkins for repairs and water damage prevention. These investments safeguard long-term building performance and resident safety.

Colchester Borough Council-
Colchester is investing in reliable housing upkeep, awarding four-year contracts to Topcoat Construction and Bell Group for general building work, while Bunzl UK Ltd secures the cleaning materials supply deal. These moves ensure long-term maintenance and cleanliness across the Housing Revenue Account estate.

Dacorum Borough Council-
Dacorum is keeping buildings safe and services seamless, extending key contracts for heating, door entry, and fire alarms. The council’s nine to twelve-month extensions with trusted providers ensure uninterrupted maintenance while laying the groundwork for a streamlined “Fire, Safety and Security” package, boosting efficiency, safety compliance, and long-term resilience across its property portfolio.

Havering London Borough-
Havering is prioritising high-rise safety by approving an £88,000 compliance services contract to support inspections, fire safety reviews, and risk reporting, reinforcing its focus on regulatory excellence in residential tower blocks.

Kensington and Chelsea London Borough-
Kensington and Chelsea is prioritising estate renewal and safety, approving a £198k multidisciplinary services strategy for Lonsdale House and extending its facilities management contract with Bellrock for six months at £2.43m, keeping repairs and statutory testing on track across council housing.

Leeds City Council-
Leeds is advancing building safety and sustainability, awarding over £18m in contracts for fire protection, asbestos monitoring, waste services, and fire safety upgrades. Major deals include £6.4m to Harmony Fire for passive protection and £8.21m for safety improvements in hundreds of homes.

Melton Borough Council-
Melton is enhancing accessibility and safety at Granby House by appointing Cotswold Lifts to refurbish its passenger lift, aligning with expert recommendations. The lift upgrade reflects the council’s commitment to resident comfort and operational efficiency.

Newcastle City Council-
Newcastle is refreshing its housing stock with a newly approved four-year housing painting contract, covering pre-paint repairs and both internal and external surfaces to maintain quality, protect infrastructure, and support neighbourhood pride.

North Yorkshire Council-
North Yorkshire is launching multiple procurements for 2025–2026, covering high-voltage electrical testing, and social housing upgrades in Selby and Harrogate. The contracts aim to modernise facilities, improve safety, and meet long-term infrastructure goals.

Peterborough City Council-
Peterborough is revitalising its cultural infrastructure, with a £1.54m refurbishment of Key Theatre, including RAAC roof replacement and M&E upgrades. With works scheduled from June to October 2025, the project will modernise this flagship venue while ensuring compliance and resilience.

Runnymede Borough Council-
Runnymede is cracking down on damp and disrepair, launching a procurement strategy for mould specialists to tackle issues across council housing. The framework-based approach ensures expert, consistent treatment that improves tenant health and property conditions.

Sheffield City Council-
Sheffield is boosting energy efficiency and housing turnaround times, awarding a £29.99m contract to Fortem Solutions for void and elemental works and investing £269k in Thorlux Lighting for sustainable ECM SPF Eco Works, improving living standards across its housing stock.

Thursday: 12/06/2025 / News

Daily News: 12/06/2025

A group of 20 housing associations, PwC, and civil servants are exploring a proposal to sell shared ownership homes to a for-profit registered provider (RP) to unlock capital, with work underway to make the sale price viable. Housing Today (register)

Changes to the Treasury’s Green Book rules aim to boost regional housing delivery by ensuring that wider economic benefits-such as those from enabling new homes or investment-are properly considered in project appraisals, even if not easily monetised. Similarly, a new report by the Scottish Government’s Housing Investment Taskforce outlines an ambitious roadmap to boost investor confidence and unlock greater capital flows across Scotland’s housing sector. GOV.UK, The Scottish Government

Monthly construction output in Great Britain rose by 0.9% in April 2025, marking the third consecutive month of growth following a 0.5% increase in March. Office for National Statistics

Lloyds Living and Barratt Redrow have signed a second major portfolio deal for 598 homes across 11 UK sites, strengthening their partnership to deliver high-quality private rental and shared-ownership homes. Lloyds Living

Crest Nicholson has reported a tripling of half-year profits as the housing market shows signs of recovery, reaffirming its annual guidance. Civil engineering firm JN Bentley also posted strong results, with pre-tax profits up 39% to £19m and annual revenue surpassing £500m for the first time, buoyed by the end of the AMP7 regulatory cycle. Meanwhile, construction equipment specialist Vp plc is enjoying robust momentum across infrastructure and specialist construction markets, leading to a strong financial start to the year. City A.M., Construction Enquirer, Construction Wave

The government’s competition watchdog has extended its investigation into suspected breaches of competition law by seven major house builders, prolonging the ongoing probe into potential anti-competitive practices in the sector. Construction Enquirer

Millions of UK households could benefit from lower energy bills and warmer homes as the government backs ten AI innovations aimed at improving energy efficiency and supporting its Plan for Change. GOV.UK

Flintshire councillors have approved a controversial 300-home scheme on farmland in Hawarden, sparking local fury. In Kent, “sensible” plans to develop 181 homes in a disused quarry have been given the green light. Highland councillors are being urged to approve 380 homes in a densely populated area of Inverness, despite objections. On the Isle of Lewis, Hebridean Housing Partnership plans to build 160 new social homes near Stornoway, while Rosmara has submitted proposals for a 160-home, 10-storey residential scheme in Liverpool’s Pumpfields area. The Leader, Kent Live, The Inverness Courier, BBC, and Place North West