Contract Awards: 01/04/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards with investments in repairs, maintenance, compliance, and affordable housing delivery. Full breakdown by value, supplier, and scope.
Leading the way in integrated housing services, Uttlesford District Council has appointed Axis Europe to deliver a £43m, 60-month contract covering responsive repairs, out-of-hours emergency support, void refurbishments, energy works, and planned maintenance across approximately 2,800 properties. The comprehensive service includes kitchen and bathroom replacements, roof upgrades, door entry systems, and decarbonisation measures, making it a cornerstone initiative for sustainable housing upgrades in the East of England. Expanding housing maintenance operations, Peabody Trust has awarded a £40.55m contract (Lot 6) to Axis Europe for a 60-month term focused on responsive and major repairs across South London. The project scope includes tackling damp, mould, pest control, and disrepair, excluding gas and M&E systems. With a possible extension up to ten years, this long-term contract supports Peabody’s move towards preventative maintenance and innovative housing service delivery.
Ensuring tenant safety through essential utilities, Torus has partnered with Sureserve Compliance Northwest under a 24-month, £2m contract to maintain commercial gas systems and HIUs (Heat Interface Units) across properties in the North West. This targeted compliance contract strengthens the housing provider’s gas safety and infrastructure reliability for communal heating networks. Securing vacant homes with specialist services, Beyond Housing Ltd has awarded VPS (UK) a £400k contract spanning 48 months to deliver void property protection across the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber. The scope includes screening and safeguarding empty homes, reducing security risks, and ensuring timely turnarounds for future occupancy.
Tackling public health through environmental services, Hyde Group has entered a 60-month, £6m framework agreement with Nurture Pest Services for pest control across key operating regions, including London, the South East, and East Midlands. The framework supports Hyde’s strategy for responsive pest eradication services, ensuring safe and hygienic living conditions across its diverse housing stock. Driving sustainable waste management, Renfrewshire Council has awarded Enva Scotland a £4m contract over 48 months to manage treatment, recycling, and disposal of mixed waste from five household waste recycling centres and other council services. The contract, procured under Scotland Excel DPS Lot 11, supports the council’s environmental goals by processing over 7,000 tonnes of waste annually at approved treatment sites.
Delivering new homes through a turnkey approach, The Guinness Partnership has commissioned GEDA Construction for a £13.2m traditional land and build “package deal” to develop 64 affordable rented homes in North Wingfield, Derbyshire. Under this deal, GEDA will both sell the land and construct the homes under a JCT Design & Build contract, with site design completed up to RIBA Stage 3 and final ownership transferring to The Guinness Partnership Ltd. Accelerating affordable housing delivery, Derby City Council has selected Tanbry Construction for a £3.25m, 15-month project to design and build 12 affordable homes on Barlow Street. This call-off contract supports Derby’s ongoing efforts to increase housing supply through high-quality, well-managed developments.