Contract Awards: 27/05/2025
Unveiling the latest social housing contract awards – discover multi million-pound awards for new builds, fire safety upgrades, roofing repairs, and void property turnarounds.
Driving new development forward, West Lancashire Borough Council has awarded two residential construction contracts to Tawd Valley Developments. The first, valued at £2.28m, is for the erection of 12 new residential dwellings as part of the Digmoor Phase One Scheme, with a 12-month tenure. The second, worth £2.17m over 13 months, pertains to the development at Becconsall Lane—both signalling strong investment in new-build social housing in the North West. Enhancing building safety, Canterbury City Council has commissioned Axis Europe to undertake fire safety works at Windsor House. This crucial £2m project underscores ongoing commitments to building compliance and tenant protection in the South East.
Supporting financial inclusion across regions, The Guinness Partnership has appointed Paypoint Network for a £1.46m contract spanning 48 months to deliver payment services. Covering North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia, Greater London, South East, and South West, this wide-reaching agreement ensures accessibility and efficiency in rent and service charge transactions. Preserving civic heritage, West Northamptonshire Council has enlisted Colam for a £900k refurbishment and adaptation of County Hall and Guildhall under a 12-month contract. This project focuses on improving council facilities while maintaining architectural significance in the East Midlands.
Restoring rooftops to standard, Golding Homes has awarded a significant £900k contract to Ultimate Construction Group for minor roofing repairs and associated works. Spanning 156 months, this long-term commitment covers properties across Greater London and the South East, reinforcing housing resilience and weatherproofing. Equipping homes with modern kitchens, North Northamptonshire Council has chosen Premiere Kitchens to supply kitchen materials under a 48-month contract worth £660k. This agreement ensures efficient delivery of units for planned refurbishment schemes across the East Midlands.
Tackling void property challenges, Ashfield District Council has appointed Parkin Contractors for out-of-management void maintenance work under a £640k agreement lasting 36 months. This initiative focuses on returning vacant homes to habitable standards promptly and professionally in the East Midlands.