Contract Awards: 09/09/2025
Strong momentum continues across the UK social housing sector as councils secure high-value suppliers to deliver essential services ranging from accessibility installations to facilities management. These awards underline a growing emphasis on compliance, tenant safety, and maintaining housing stock at scale.
Powering accessibility upgrades, Glasgow City Council has awarded a £33.9m contract to Handicare Accessibility for the Provision of Stairlifts and Access Lifts. Spanning 60 months across Scotland, the contract covers supply, delivery, installation, removal, servicing, repairs and reconditioning. The scope extends beyond Glasgow to multiple neighbouring councils and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with provision to add further geographical areas. This procurement strengthens a managed service model for vital mobility and accessibility support in residential settings.
Driving capacity expansion, Southampton City Council has confirmed a £25m award to CLC Contractors for the Provision of Voids and Major Repairs. Running for 36 months in the South East, this wide-ranging contract covers voids, planned works, major repairs, disrepair and responsive works across residential dwellings, civic buildings and other council-owned assets. The scope is extensive, incorporating roofing, scaffolding, glazing, drainage, carpentry, damp-proofing, electrical, gas and heating, flooring, locksmiths, and minor groundworks – a major procurement opportunity to sustain housing stock.
Delivering urgent continuity, Dartford Borough Council has appointed T.S.G Building Services on an interim £7.38m contract for Day to Day Reactive Repairs, Voids, Major Works and Emergency Services. Lasting 9 months, this South East award ensures a reliable contractor for responsive maintenance, out-of-hours emergency repairs, property inspections, void property works, and major works. Additional services include technical inspections, property health checks, handyperson services and energy performance certification for voids, safeguarding compliance and rapid response capability.
Concluding the round, North East Derbyshire District Council has selected Phosters (FM) for a £750k Facilities Management Services contract. This 36-month award in the East Midlands covers competitive delivery of facilities management, underscoring the region’s drive to maintain operational standards across council properties.
Tackling fuel poverty in Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire Council has awarded the National Energy Foundation a £3.02m, 36-month Warm Homes Local Grant contract. This retrofit programme targets low-income households in energy-inefficient homes, funding insulation, heating, and efficiency upgrades to reduce bills and improve living conditions.
Boosting housing energy efficiency in Scotland, Crown Estate Scotland has appointed Candid Construction Scotland to a £275k, 4-month contract for upgrades at Gourlaw Farm Cottages. Works include thermal envelope improvements, air source heat pump installation, solar PV, insulation, and new finishes, creating sustainable and energy-efficient homes.