Contract Awards: 17/03/2026
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards featuring minor works frameworks, fire safety upgrades, drainage services, retrofit schemes and new housing developments & continued investment in housing maintenance, compliance, infrastructure and affordable housing delivery across the UK social housing sector.
Anchoring today’s activity, Minor Works Framework 2026–2030 sees Hampshire County Council establish a £150m, 48-month framework covering a wide range of construction, building maintenance, roofing, M&E and specialist works. A broad supply chain including Pure Construction Southern, MKG Building Services, Cardo (South) and Ventro has been appointed to support call-off projects across the South East and South West.
Supporting decarbonisation and fuel poverty reduction, Leeds City Council has awarded Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme to Sustainable Building Services (UK) for £3.8m over 37 months, delivering energy efficiency improvements to private sector homes.
Enhancing building access, Amplius has appointed F. Bamford (Engineering) for Provision of Installation and Supply of Communal Entrance Doors, a £360k contract covering aluminium door supply, installation and maintenance across multiple regions.
Responsive maintenance continues in East Anglia where Norwich City Services has issued Open Orders for Void Works, Repairs and Call-Out Support to CLC Contractors for £50k, Charterhouse Property Solutions for £30k and Purdy Contracts for £30k, supporting void turnaround and reactive repairs across housing stock.
Heating compliance programmes are progressing with East Riding of Yorkshire Council awarding TSC for Heating Appliance Maintenance and Servicing to Airco Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and FR Scott, a £4.29m contract over 36 months covering inspection, servicing and emergency response across 310 sites.
Drainage services procurement remains active with Regenda Group appointing Steve Caunce, Draincare Manchester and Pipescan for £500k under M&Y Drainage Services 2025, alongside additional contracts awarded to SPE and Aquablast Drain Services for £348.6k & 200k respectively by Redditch Borough Council and Homes in Somerset for drainage and pumping works.
Fire safety investment continues at scale with Birmingham City Council awarding Fire Safety Compliance Works – P3410 (Call-off) to Ventro for £3.2m over 36 months, delivering precautionary fire protection works through the CHIC DPS framework.
Ventilation and air handling maintenance is also progressing through Term Service Contract for LEV, AHU and Kitchen Ventilation Systems awarded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to Glen Wilson, valued at £2.56m covering inspection, servicing and system upgrades across 115 sites.
Electrical upgrade programmes continue in the Midlands with Newark and Sherwood District Council appointing Johnson Electrical Solutions for Rewire Domestic Properties 2025–2028, a £2.4m contract delivering rewiring works across housing stock.
Security infrastructure maintenance is advancing with East Riding of Yorkshire Council awarding Security Systems Term Service Contract to Baydale Control Systems for £1.47m, covering intruder alarms, access control and system maintenance.
Lift maintenance programmes are also progressing through Passenger and Goods Lift Maintenance Contract by East Riding of Yorkshire Council awarded to Orona for £1.14m, ensuring compliance and servicing across council buildings.
Site security services are being strengthened with Regenda Group appointing ProSentry under Provision of Site Security Services for £593.2k, delivering comprehensive security solutions across multiple sites in the North West.
Fire safety works at scheme level continue with Housing 21 awarding Internal Corridor and Flat Entrance Fire Door Replacement Works to CLC Contractors for £173k, alongside Aster Group appointing FG Property Services for £118.2k FRA Remediation Works – Meadow Court, addressing fire safety compliance requirements.
Public safety infrastructure is also being upgraded with Dartford Borough Council appointing Chroma Vision for £45.2k CCTV Service and Maintenance Contract 2026–2029, covering installation and maintenance of surveillance systems.
Ventilation and product supply contracts continue with Bradford Metropolitan City Council awarding £30k Greenwood Window Vents and Acoustic Vents to Zehnder Group UK, supporting ventilation improvements across housing stock.
Major housing delivery is progressing in Cornwall where Coastline Housing has appointed Classic Builders (South West) for Delivery of 81 Affordable Homes at St Merryn, a £17.96m contract delivering new homes and infrastructure.
Infrastructure frameworks are also advancing with Tees Valley Combined Authority awarding Site Water Connections Framework to Esh Construction for £4.4m, supporting installation of water networks across development sites.
New build housing supply continues in the East Midlands through Construction Works – Dahlia Avenue awarded by emh group to Dukeries Living for £2.89m, delivering 17 new dwellings.
External refurbishment works are also progressing with Amey Defence Services appointing Cardo (Wales & West) for £400.3k FDIS – External Refurbishments to 27 Properties, delivering window, door and lintel replacements.
Demolition works continue in Scotland where East Dunbartonshire Council has awarded Demolition of 30–50 Nithsdale Crescent (Call-off) for £116.6k to JCJ (Demolition & Construction), preparing sites for future development.
Roofing upgrades are underway with Aster Group appointing SPR Roofing Contractors for £59k Flat Roof Refurbishment at Ashley Court Garages, delivering roof replacement and associated works.
Customer service transformation is progressing with Abri appointing Morgan Sindall Property Services for Out of Hours Call Handling Service, a £2.2m contract enhancing resident support for emergency and tenancy-related issues.
Professional consultancy services are also expanding with City of London appointing Frankham Consultancy Group for M&E Engineering Services (RIBA Stages 0–3) for £163.2k, alongside Hackney London Borough appointing Joule Group International for £99k Provision of Fire Engineer, supporting specialist fire safety design reviews.
Finally, preparatory safety works are advancing with Oxford City Council awarding Enabling Works for FRAEWs to Higgins Partnerships 1961 for £70k, supporting intrusive surveys and fire risk appraisal works across high-rise buildings.
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