Contract Awards: 06/10/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards, including kitchen & bathroom modernisations, net zero retrofit works, planned housing repairs, fire safety, gas servicing, roofing frameworks, voids cleaning, drainage, and estate maintenance across England.
Improving housing quality and resident comfort across the UK, Housing 21 continues to lead in planned improvement works, commissioning a series of vital asset upgrades. A £709k Kitchen Replacements programme has been awarded to CLC Contractors, spanning multiple regions including the North East, Midlands, and South West to modernise kitchens and enhance living standards. Complementing this, Esker Developments secured a £226k Window Replacement project for Oldham PFI bungalows, boosting thermal performance and energy efficiency. Further strengthening their housing stock, Bell Group has been appointed for a £64k Internal Door Replacement at Leverhulme Court, while Dynamic FM delivers a £426k Boiler Replacement programme across several courts. Rounding out the portfolio, M&J Constructing and Roofing Group will undertake a £90k Flat Roof Replacement at Myles Court in the West Midlands — ensuring warm, safe, and well-maintained homes for older residents.
Supporting rapid turnaround and healthier living conditions, Rooftop Housing Association has appointed SPS Doorguard under a £600k call-off contract covering void works, communal and garden clearance, and responsive repairs. Running for 10 months across Worcester, Evesham, and Gloucester, the agreement—procured via the Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) Vacant Property Services Framework—includes damp and mould rectification to meet HHSRS standards, ensuring safe and compliant housing conditions.
Prioritising accessibility and independent living, councils across England continue investing in adaptations and mobility support. Folkestone & Hythe District Council has awarded Triple S Lift Services a £145k Mobility Lift Servicing and Maintenance contract over 36 months, covering more than 60 sites. In the North West, Cheshire East Council appointed JRB Construction on a £118k Disability Adaptation Works package, providing accessible modifications to multiple households. Meanwhile, Hartlepool Borough Council has engaged Paul Proudlock for a £44k Ground Floor Extension (DFG 6602), improving accessibility within existing homes.
Maintaining gas safety and energy compliance, Futures Housing Group has let two major 36-month call-off contracts for Gas Servicing — each worth £2.5m — to Henman Dunn and Sureserve Compliance Central, covering extensive housing stock across the East Midlands and East Anglia.
Driving new affordable housing delivery, Thrive Homes has awarded Hill Partnerships a £42.2m New Build Contract at Lyndhurst Farm, Borehamwood. The 35-month project will deliver 186 homes — a mix of affordable rent, shared ownership, and private sale units — alongside community spaces, landscaping, and allotments. Further north, believe housing has commissioned RE:GEN North East for a £5.1m New Build development at Farnham Road, Durham, supporting regional regeneration under the Prosper Framework. In Norfolk, Broadland Housing Association, through its development arm Broadland Development Services, has appointed Aspen Build (East Anglia) for a £4.9m scheme delivering 19 low-carbon dwellings at Kettlestone Road, Little Snoring — enhancing sustainability and community cohesion.
Investing in local authority projects, Luton Borough Council has progressed its Freemans Green development, issuing several specialist contracts including £499k Mechanical Works to PJH Co, £98k Electrical Works to Electra Fit, £356k Plastering and Drylining to J&B Electrical, £175k Groundworks to Julian Paving, and £253k Internal Carpentry to PJH. Together, these packages advance delivery of 15 high-quality social homes at Sherd Close, ensuring timely and coordinated completion.
Enhancing environmental services and community cleanliness, Arun District Council, in partnership with Hampshire County Council, has awarded Biffa Waste Services a transformative £200m Combined Cleansing Service Contract. Running for eight years with the option to extend to 16, the project covers waste collection, recycling, garden waste, and street and beach cleaning across Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, and Arundel — ensuring sustainable waste management for residents and visitors alike.
Improving estate presentation and service standards, B3Living has appointed New Concept General Cleaning Company for a £250k, 48-month Window Cleaning Framework, covering Hertfordshire and Essex properties north of the M25. Upgrading community care infrastructure, Norfolk County Council has selected Steven Seals Builder for a £571k Applewood Children’s Home Refurbishment. The four-month project will convert existing office space into a purpose-built residential facility for children with sensory and complex needs, increasing specialist care capacity.
Delivering essential adaptations and small-scale extensions, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded AA Molyneux Builders two contracts — a £56k extension at Steward Court and a £48k project at Woolfall Heath Avenue — both providing new bedroom and shower spaces to support residents with mobility needs.
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