Contract Awards: 17/07/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards for July 2025, including Decent Homes, adaptations, roofing, damp & mould, security, and kitchen upgrades. See contract values, winners, and project scopes from Cheltenham to Colchester.
London’s largest brownfield housing redevelopment, Ballymore has been selected as joint venture partner by Places for London Limited for a landmark £2.04bn, 240-month residential-led regeneration of the Limmo Peninsula in East London. The project will deliver 1,500 new homes, public realm improvements, and commercial spaces on a 5-hectare brownfield site.
Major investment in South West housing standards, Cheltenham Borough Council has awarded a substantial £37.5m contract to Ian Williams and Lovell Partnerships for a 60-month internal Decent Homes programme. Covering kitchens, bathrooms, electrical upgrades, fire safety, ventilation, adaptations, and communal works, the contract will be delivered across domestic dwellings in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Homes, enhancing property standards and resident wellbeing. Targeted damp and mould treatment in Bristol, Orbis Protect has received a £1.2m direct award via framework from Bristol City Council for a 33-month contract to tackle mould and damp in residential properties. This falls under Lot 4 of Procurement for Housing’s Responsive Repairs and Void Property Services framework.
Boosting energy efficiency and safety in Yorkshire housing, Leeds City Council has selected Lovell Partnerships and Equans Regeneration for a £8.6m contract spanning 23 months to deliver kitchen and bathroom upgrades, along with full and partial electrical rewiring, improving safety and comfort for tenants across the region. Enhancing external housing assets in Newcastle, Anglian Building Products has secured a £2.7m contract with Newcastle City Council to replace windows and doors at Rachel Maughan and New Mills Estates. The 8-month contract focuses on thermal performance, security, and longevity of external fittings.
Quick-turnaround improvements for London homes, Wandle Housing Association has awarded Bell Group an £837k contract over 2 months to install new kitchens and bathrooms as part of a direct award from the SEC framework, enhancing interior living standards across Greater London and the South East. Sprucing up neighbourhood exteriors, Axis Europe has been appointed for a £629k, 7-month cyclical and external decoration project by Wandle Housing Association. Covering painting, roofing, and door/window maintenance in CR, KT, and SM1 postcodes, the contract targets curb appeal and long-term upkeep.
Urgent adaptation works for vulnerable residents, The Guinness Partnership has issued three separate 12-month contracts each valued at £82k to First Class Builders, Closomat, and Aquaneed. These projects span all UK regions and deliver vital aids and adaptations to ensure accessibility and support independent living for residents. Upgrading public security infrastructure, Bassetlaw District Council has entrusted SSC Security with a £190k, 12-month contract for CCTV service, maintenance, and installation. This includes server upkeep, compliance with ICO standards, and continuous monitoring of public safety assets across the district.
Ensuring electrical safety in Yorkshire homes, Hull City Council has engaged Latis & Stuart for a £140k contract lasting 36 months to inspect and test portable electrical appliances across its housing stock. The contract begins in July 2025, with optional extensions based on performance. Improving compliance through remedial works, Mcintyre Compliance Services and Signix have jointly secured a £120k, 12-month contract from Northamptonshire Partnership Homes for electrical installation condition report (EICR) remedial works. This ensures electrical safety compliance across East Midlands housing assets.
Maintaining housing estates across the Midlands, Southern Housing has appointed Prime Facilities Services (Contract Services Wolverhampton & Wrekin) for a 48-month, £5m contract covering soft FM and grounds maintenance. The scope includes cleaning and horticultural services for properties across the East and West Midlands, with an option to renew.
Improving estate cleanliness in Glasgow, Glasgow West Housing Association has contracted Ramora to deliver close cleaning and grounds maintenance services worth £773k over 36 months. The project focuses on maintaining a tidy, safe, and customer-friendly environment across GWEn-managed housing. Securing emergency accommodation, Chase Services Group has won a 4-month contract with King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council to provide 24/7 on-site security at emergency accommodation facilities, ensuring safety for vulnerable occupants.
Structural repairs in care home infrastructure, Bath and North East Somerset Council has appointed NKS Contracts for a £101k, 12-month project to replace a crib wall at Cleeve Court Care Home, improving site safety and structural stability. Roofing upgrades for Colchester housing stock, Colchester Borough Homes has awarded M & J Group a £1.35m, 8-month contract to re-cover pitched roof coverings on two and three-storey flat blocks, following CBH’s technical specifications and British Standards guidelines. Flat roof refurbishments in East Anglia, Highview Group will deliver a £850k, 5-month contract for Colchester Borough Council to re-cover felt flat roofs at multiple locations. The contract aligns with stringent CBH and British Standard requirements for material quality and installation.