Contract Awards: 30/07/2025
Discover the latest UK social housing contract awards, featuring multi-million pound deals for fire safety, regeneration, and refurbishment.
Driving energy-efficient upgrades, East Renfrewshire Council has appointed Sidey Solutions to deliver a £3.97m contract over 24 months for the survey, manufacture/supply, and installation of replacement UPVC and timber windows and doors across its housing stock. The project was procured through the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) under Framework WD2 and aims to enhance thermal performance and reduce maintenance across identified properties.
Marking a transformative milestone in regeneration, Manchester City Council has selected Muse Places as its development and joint venture partner for the £750m Wythenshawe Civic Development. Spanning 180 months, the contract involves the delivery of over 1,600 new homes, the revitalisation of the Civic Shopping Centre, and a broader regeneration strategy aligned with social value, affordable housing, and zero-carbon goals.
Supporting rapid refurbishment efforts, Sunderland City Council has awarded a £905k contract for internal and external refurbishment works at Red Gables. The five-month call-off contract focuses on improving the condition and liveability of housing stock within the North East, aligning with the council’s investment in housing quality.
Enhancing building safety standards, Peabody Trust has engaged Built Environment Reality Capture (trading as Multivista) for a £1.26m contract over 60 months. The appointed provider will deliver specialist fire safety consultancy services under the Building Safety Consultants – Ancillary Services framework, ensuring compliance and enhanced safety in Peabody’s London-based portfolio. Targeting essential remediation work, the Trust has also contracted Airey Miller for a £266k, 24-month fire remediation consultancy covering Heron Court and Curlew Courts. The consultancy will act as client-side external cladding remediation specialists, providing expert advice to support safe and compliant refurbishment practices.
Strengthening compliance in fire safety, Bristol City Council has awarded a 24-month contract worth £330k to Constellia Public for carrying out Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments across its housing stock. The assessments will play a crucial role in identifying hazards, improving resident safety, and meeting regulatory obligations across the South West.
Delivering much-needed transitional housing, Herefordshire Council has awarded a £474.5k contract to J. Harper & Sons (Leominster) for the remodelling, conversion, and improvement of two 3-bedroom semi-detached properties in central Hereford. The 7-month project aims to transform the existing units into eight self-contained apartments to support residents requiring transitional accommodation. Works include internal conversion, demolition of outbuildings and glazed lobbies, and external upgrades such as ramps, landings, boundary walls, and hard landscaping to ensure accessibility.
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