Contract Awards: 02/04/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards – from heat networks to vital repairs, affordable housing builds, and compliance upgrades. These developments reflect a commitment to enhancing housing quality and safety across various regions.
In a strategic move to expedite property repairs, North Ayrshire Council has initiated a £1.8m, 12-month framework encompassing 36 suppliers across nine lots. This comprehensive contract addresses reactive maintenance and minor repairs, including joinery, plumbing, electrical services, and general building tasks such as bricklaying and plastering. Additionally, it covers multi-trade minor projects like kitchen refurbishments and accessibility enhancements, ensuring swift and efficient responses to maintenance needs.
Demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility, Swindon Borough Council has entrusted Crapper & Sons Landfill with a £2.3m, 36-month contract for the collection and recycling of garden waste. This initiative includes kerbside collection, public drop-off points, and depot-based disposal, with a potential two-year extension based on performance. The project underscores the council’s dedication to sustainable waste management practices.
Prioritizing water safety, East Lothian Council has awarded Dalkia Operations a £908k, 36-month contract focused on legionella and water quality maintenance. The scope encompasses risk assessments, testing, cleaning, disinfection, and remedial actions across public buildings and estates, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Advancing affordable housing, South Lakes Housing has partnered with Highall Developments in a £6.4m, 19-month contract to redevelop Yewbarrow Lodge. This project aims to deliver 18 new affordable homes in Grange-over-Sands, complete with associated infrastructure, addressing the pressing need for quality housing in the area.
To ensure a steady supply of essential materials, Procure Plus Holdings Ltd has established a £200m, 48-month framework with 21 suppliers, including Huws Gray Ltd and Edmundson Electrical. This agreement facilitates the distribution of repair products, supporting managed stores, counter collections, delivered services, and van stock replenishment, thereby enhancing maintenance operations across the UK.
In a move to enhance housing services, Golden Lane Housing has awarded MCP Property Services a £250k contract for Out of Hours (OOH) Call Handling Service across all regions. This service ensures tenants have access to emergency repair reporting outside of normal working hours, contributing to improved tenant satisfaction and safety.