Contract Awards: 04/04/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards, including major investments in fire safety, residential construction, cleaning services, and refurbishment.
Fire safety enhancements remain a top priority. Southampton City Council has awarded a £1.3m contract over 24 months to Harmony Fire for Fire Sprinkler Servicing, Maintenance & Periodic Testing. This direct award, under the CHIC Fire and Building Safety Framework, ensures seamless continuation of services from the incumbent supplier, leveraging their familiarity with the property portfolio. The contract, potentially extendable, reflects the Council’s dedication to regulatory compliance and cost-efficient procurement through framework economies of scale. Significant cleaning and maintenance investments are underway in the West Midlands. Pinnacle FM and S J Cleaning (Midlands) have secured a £9.17m contract over 36 months from Walsall Housing Group (WHG) Ltd. for Communal Cleaning Services. Covering internal communal areas, window cleaning, and office cleaning across three lots, this contract may extend to 2033, underlining the importance of long-term hygiene and maintenance standards in residential housing schemes.
Bristol sees a push in residential development. Hill Partnerships has been appointed by Bristol City Council to deliver the Leinster Avenue Housing Development Scheme, valued at over £22.3m. Spanning 21 months, the project includes the design and construction of 71 new homes under a JCT Design and Build contract. This two-stage project aims to address the growing need for modern, energy-efficient homes in the city. In Edinburgh, accessibility takes centre stage. CCG (Scotland) has been awarded a £5.4m contract by Edinburgh City Council for the Old Town (Cowan’s Close) Development, delivering 19 wheelchair-adapted affordable homes. This 16-month contract covers the works phase of the project on a site previously used by the city’s waste services, contributing to inclusive and sustainable housing transformation.
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is focused on revitalising sheltered housing. The Carroll Group will undertake the Brookdale Court and Blakeborough House Refurbishment with a 12-month contract valued at £2.17m. As a call-off under the ICN 2024 framework, the project includes significant remodelling of existing facilities in Nottingham and Manchester, enhancing comfort and accessibility for older residents. Supporting construction operations in Hackney, Pride Scaffolding has been awarded a £1.4m contract by Hackney London Borough for the Supply, Erection, and Dismantling of Scaffolding over a 12-month period. This contract ensures infrastructure support for ongoing and upcoming residential building and maintenance works.