Contract Awards: 13/10/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards, including retrofit and refurbishment frameworks, damp and mould remediation, cyclical maintenance, fire safety improvements, drainage and water services, domestic abuse security, asbestos removal, and new-build care and residential schemes across England and Scotland.
Driving large-scale housing improvement across the North, North Yorkshire Council has launched a £37.5m Building Retrofit & Refurbishment Framework to accelerate energy-efficient housing upgrades countywide. The 48-month framework brings together BCS Render Systems, Bell Group, CLC Contractors, RE:GEN Group, Simpson (York), Tom Willoughby, William Birch & Sons, and YES Energy Solutions, covering insulation, air and ground source heat pumps, solar PV, glazing, lighting, ventilation, and general refurbishment. This ambitious multi-provider framework will enable extensive retrofitting and decarbonisation across residential properties.
In Yorkshire, City of Doncaster Council has appointed Equans Regeneration for a £20m Retrofit and Improvement Works contract to deliver internal and external housing repairs and energy efficiency upgrades. Meanwhile, Yorkshire Housing has rolled out a £1.33m Drains and Mains Water Services framework appointing Drain Doctor Bradford, Dyno Rod, Easaway Draincare UK, and Metro Rod to provide reactive and planned drainage maintenance, including unblocking, CCTV surveys, and water supply repairs across domestic and commercial housing stock.
In the North West, Wigan Council has awarded A. Connolly and BAAS Construction a £7.36m Planned Cyclical Maintenance contract, followed by a £13.64m Damp & Mould Remedial Works contract exclusively to A. Connolly. Both awards support estate-wide maintenance, improving living standards, and ensuring healthy homes through proactive repairs and environmental remediation.
Continuing cyclical improvement programmes, GreenSquareAccord has selected Novus Property Solutions and Trident Maintenance Services for a £7.35m Decorations and Minor Repairs Framework running for up to eight years, sustaining asset quality across the West Midlands.
Strengthening inclusive housing adaptations, Glasgow City Council has awarded Prism UK Medical a £3.17m Track Hoist Systems contract spanning multiple councils and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The contract includes supply, installation, servicing, and digital asset management through the ELMS2 platform, enhancing accessibility in homes across central Scotland.
On the South West coast, Bristol City Council has let a major £20m Fire Safety Improvement Framework, appointing Bell Group, RGE Services, Sharpfibre, D R Jones Yeovil, and Streetspace Group to deliver multi-trade upgrades including fire doors, alarms, compartmentation, and cladding remediation across council housing.
Bolstering community safety, Birmingham City Council has engaged 24-7 Locks in a £2.6m Security Services contract to safeguard victims of domestic abuse through reinforced locks, panic alarms, and tailored security enhancements. Similarly, Cambridgeshire County Council has appointed Safe Partnership under a £630k Domestic Abuse Target Hardening contract to provide protective installations and security assessments for survivors remaining in their homes.
Supporting estate management, University of Leicester has appointed Chase Services Group, Crystal Facilities Management, and Hygeniq Solutions under a £1.2m Reactive Cleaning Services Framework, ensuring high cleanliness standards across academic and residential properties.
Delivering new supported housing, Plymouth City Council has commissioned Devon Contractors for a £9.74m Adult Social Care Facility at Meadow View, providing modern, accessible day and residential care accommodation. Nearby, Teignbridge District Council has selected Nevada Construction for a £5.98m Passivhaus Plus-certified development of 23 flats at Sherborne House, integrating high energy performance standards into local authority housing.
Across the South East, Paradigm Housing Group has appointed Woods Building Services (AA Woods) to deliver a £2.25m Asbestos Removal Framework, ensuring safe remediation across housing portfolios in London, the South East, and East Anglia. Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove City Council has engaged Lee Sullivan Contract Flooring under a £1.13m Fabric Reactive Repairs and Minor Works contract, providing responsive property maintenance and flooring renewals.
Completing regional infrastructure works, Acis Group has appointed R.H. Fullwood & Co for a £720k Path and Driveway Repairs call-off, and MSV Housing has procured Jamieson Contracting, Dwelling Doctors, Green Homes Grant Installs, AB Building & Electrical, Hartley Property Services, Frank Rogers, John McGuire Building & Maintenance, Kast Design Build, and FBJ Construction for a £1.08m Roofing and Disrepair Works call-off, supporting responsive asset renewal across the North and Yorkshire.
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