Weekly Minutes:
Angus Council-
Angus Council is advancing essential housing improvements with its 2025-2029 Bathroom Replacement Programme, set to roll out across multiple sites through the Scotland Excel framework. The initiative focuses on modernising homes and enhancing tenant wellbeing through durable, high-standard refurbishments.
Blackpool Borough Council-
Blackpool has secured a washroom services contract with Rentokil Initial UK Ltd, covering council facilities from 2025-2029. Procured via the YPO framework after competitive benchmarking, the contract promises enhanced hygiene, efficiency, and long-term value for public services.
Camden London Borough-
Camden is fast-tracking safety and green space upgrades, awarding a 14-month contract for urgent electrical remedials in 2,000 homes, while Ground Control Ltd will deliver £320k of landscape improvements at Kilburn Grange Park, creating welcoming, sustainable public spaces.
City of London-
The City of London is upgrading infrastructure at the Barbican Estate, commissioning £75k for lift replacement design and awarding £9.7m in contracts to Chigwell and Elkins for repairs and water damage prevention. These investments safeguard long-term building performance and resident safety.
Colchester Borough Council-
Colchester is investing in reliable housing upkeep, awarding four-year contracts to Topcoat Construction and Bell Group for general building work, while Bunzl UK Ltd secures the cleaning materials supply deal. These moves ensure long-term maintenance and cleanliness across the Housing Revenue Account estate.
Dacorum Borough Council-
Dacorum is keeping buildings safe and services seamless, extending key contracts for heating, door entry, and fire alarms. The council’s nine to twelve-month extensions with trusted providers ensure uninterrupted maintenance while laying the groundwork for a streamlined “Fire, Safety and Security” package, boosting efficiency, safety compliance, and long-term resilience across its property portfolio.
Havering London Borough-
Havering is prioritising high-rise safety by approving an £88,000 compliance services contract to support inspections, fire safety reviews, and risk reporting, reinforcing its focus on regulatory excellence in residential tower blocks.
Kensington and Chelsea London Borough-
Kensington and Chelsea is prioritising estate renewal and safety, approving a £198k multidisciplinary services strategy for Lonsdale House and extending its facilities management contract with Bellrock for six months at £2.43m, keeping repairs and statutory testing on track across council housing.
Leeds City Council-
Leeds is advancing building safety and sustainability, awarding over £18m in contracts for fire protection, asbestos monitoring, waste services, and fire safety upgrades. Major deals include £6.4m to Harmony Fire for passive protection and £8.21m for safety improvements in hundreds of homes.
Melton Borough Council-
Melton is enhancing accessibility and safety at Granby House by appointing Cotswold Lifts to refurbish its passenger lift, aligning with expert recommendations. The lift upgrade reflects the council’s commitment to resident comfort and operational efficiency.
Newcastle City Council-
Newcastle is refreshing its housing stock with a newly approved four-year housing painting contract, covering pre-paint repairs and both internal and external surfaces to maintain quality, protect infrastructure, and support neighbourhood pride.
North Yorkshire Council-
North Yorkshire is launching multiple procurements for 2025–2026, covering high-voltage electrical testing, and social housing upgrades in Selby and Harrogate. The contracts aim to modernise facilities, improve safety, and meet long-term infrastructure goals.
Peterborough City Council-
Peterborough is revitalising its cultural infrastructure, with a £1.54m refurbishment of Key Theatre, including RAAC roof replacement and M&E upgrades. With works scheduled from June to October 2025, the project will modernise this flagship venue while ensuring compliance and resilience.
Runnymede Borough Council-
Runnymede is cracking down on damp and disrepair, launching a procurement strategy for mould specialists to tackle issues across council housing. The framework-based approach ensures expert, consistent treatment that improves tenant health and property conditions.
Sheffield City Council-
Sheffield is boosting energy efficiency and housing turnaround times, awarding a £29.99m contract to Fortem Solutions for void and elemental works and investing £269k in Thorlux Lighting for sustainable ECM SPF Eco Works, improving living standards across its housing stock.