Contract Awards: 16/04/2025
Discover the latest UK social housing contract awards featuring void repairs, kitchen upgrades, and bungalow construction.
Demonstrating a strategic investment in housing turnaround services, Somerset Council has appointed DR Jones Yeovil, Westcountry Maintenance Services, and MD Building Services to deliver Works and Services to Void Properties under a £2m contract spanning 24 months. The scope encompasses critical repairs to vacant council homes, ensuring each property meets the authority’s Lettable Standard before new occupancy. Launching a focused upgrade initiative, Newark and Sherwood District Council has commissioned Novus Property Solutions under a 12-month contract valued at £2m for Kitchen and Bathroom Renewals. This project aims to modernise essential living spaces and elevate tenant satisfaction across the housing portfolio.
Reinforcing its commitment to long-term housing upkeep, Stroud District Council has awarded a £1m contract to MD Building Services for Void Works. Spanning a significant 60-month tenure, the contract will ensure the timely restoration of unoccupied properties to re-lettable condition. Addressing critical building health issues, Vico Homes has selected LD Environmental Solutions to deliver Damp Proof Remediation Works across Wakefield in a contract worth £9.43m over 36 months. The wide-ranging scope includes chemical damp proofing, timber and plasterboard replacement, and membrane tanking. The contract also mandates PCA-certified surveyors and outlines potential 12-month extensions based on performance.
Progressing with targeted development plans, Derby City Council has contracted Mercer Building Solutions to construct 36 bungalows on Blackmore Street, Derby, under an 18-month, £6.77m agreement. The project supports Derby’s commitment to increasing accessible housing stock. Innovating rent collection strategies, Torus has partnered with Voicescape to deploy a Rent Analytics Software Solution. This 36-month, £603k contract leverages machine learning to assess arrears risk, automate contact, and integrate with the QL housing management system. The solution will streamline case prioritisation and enhance income recovery through data-driven interventions.