Contract Awards: 13/08/2025
Discover the latest UK social housing contract awards, including repairs, decarbonisation, fire safety, regeneration, and new housing developments across London, East England, North West, Scotland, and more, with full details on winners, values, and project scopes.
Driving quality, safety, and security across Greater London, Greenwich London Borough has awarded two major contracts totalling £35.6m to enhance housing conditions and protect communities. A £32m, 48-month agreement with Axis Europe, Gilmartins, Purdy Contracts, and T Brown Group will deliver major and responsive repairs, void refurbishments, drainage works, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and fire safety remedials in partnership with the Royal Greenwich Direct Labour Organisation, with capacity for out-of-hours and emergency repairs. Complementing these improvements, a £3.6m, 48-month contract with J Tomlinson Ltd will provide the supply, installation, and maintenance of advanced door entry systems, CCTV, and concierge services—bolstering security, reducing crime risk, and ensuring modern, reliable access control for residents.
Driving housing modernisation in East England, Cambridge City Council has awarded a £7.5m, 60-month contract to Foster Property Maintenance for responsive repairs and voids works across its housing portfolio. The contract covers general repairs, void refurbishments, and maintenance support, aimed at sustaining the quality, safety, and comfort of council-managed homes while reducing downtime between tenancies.
Delivering energy-efficient upgrades across the North West, Wythenshawe Community Housing Group has invested £2.5m with Sustainable Building Services (UK) for an 11-month Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund project. The works include external wall insulation, roofing, electrical upgrades, façade improvements, and replacement of windows and external doors, significantly enhancing energy performance and tenant comfort while reducing carbon emissions.
Improving planned maintenance in the South West, Tor Homes has awarded a £5m, 36-month contract to CLC Contractors for cyclical painting and pre-paint repairs. This large-scale maintenance programme covers internal and external decorations, minor repairs, and property upkeep to maintain high living standards across the housing stock.
Enhancing building fabric in Scotland’s social housing, Scottish Borders Housing Association has given a £1.9m, 18-month contract to A C Whyte & Co for external wall insulation works. The project aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce heat loss, and enhance the external appearance of homes, supporting Scotland’s net zero housing targets.
Supporting fire safety compliance in East England, Eastlight Community Homes has appointed Niblock (Builders) Ltd under a £4.8m, 36-month contract for fire door replacement and associated works. The programme focuses on installing fully compliant fire doors, upgrading frames, and ensuring all fire safety measures meet regulatory standards, protecting residents and improving building resilience.
Advancing estate regeneration in the South East, Golding Homes has awarded a £12m, 36-month contract to Jenner (Contractors) Ltd for the redevelopment of The Square, Lenham. The scheme will deliver new affordable homes, improved public spaces, and upgraded community facilities, providing a transformative boost to the local area.
Expanding affordable housing in the East Midlands, Nottingham Community Housing Association has engaged GEDA Construction under a £5.3m, 20-month contract to construct new homes at St John’s Grange. This development will deliver high-quality, energy-efficient properties, increasing the availability of affordable housing while supporting sustainable community growth.