Contract Tenders: 07/04/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing tenders including contracts for repairs, cleaning, security, and asbestos surveys. Key insights for contractors and SMEs bidding in 2025.
A powerful pre-engagement with market suppliers is underway as VIVID reopens the door to its Repairs Subcontractor Procurement. With an estimated total contract value of £12m over 36 months, this initiative aims to supplement VIVID’s in-house capacity of 350 trade staff. Contractors are sought to support responsive repairs, voids, and minor works across its 35,000 properties. The requirements cover a wide range of services, including carpentry, damp prevention, disabled adaptations, and larger structural refurbishments. This comprehensive opportunity invites suppliers to shape a future-facing repairs service aligned with the National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates. Next up, a vital upgrade of domestic spaces is being commissioned by the Community Gateway Association. This £500k contract over 9 months will see the full replacement of 166 kitchens and 21 bathrooms, alongside the upgrade of 54 kitchens across its North West properties. Managed by Clarity Procurement Solutions, this tender emphasizes SME participation and requires bids via the CGA Delta portal by 2 May 2025. It’s a tightly scheduled project running from June 2025 to March 2026, ideal for experienced refurbishment specialists.
An urgent call for elite security provision comes from Clearsprings Ready Homes Ltd, who seek a provider to deliver integrated security services across Wethersfield, Essex. Valued at £6m over 36 months (with possible extensions), the contract demands high-profile, proactive on-site presence and adaptable systems that can respond to changing site requirements. Pre-qualification includes an SSQ and NDA, with a two-stage process concluding with contract award by 5 June 2025. Site visits commence early May, giving suppliers a chance to tailor their bids precisely. Additionally, cleaning excellence takes center stage in another tender from the authority, focused on domestic cleaning services in Wethersfield. With a projected value of £4m over three years, this opportunity includes local employment, sustainable sourcing, and environmental responsibility. The structured two-stage process involves NDAs, SSQs, and site visits (from 5 May), leading up to a contract starting 1 July 2025. Suppliers must demonstrate operational scale, flexibility, and quality assurance to win this bid.
Meanwhile, BPHA is reshaping estate hygiene standards with a strategic cleaning services contract covering East and South England. With a total value of approximately £4.57m over 35 months, this extensive tender encompasses communal area cleaning, window and bin store maintenance, office cleaning, and periodic external works. The provider must align with BPHA’s commitment to “Quality Homes and Connected Communities,” and demonstrate TUPE-readiness. Bids must meet high standards of environmental care, resident focus, and logistical precision. Lastly, Wiltshire Council is tackling legacy infrastructure through a zero-value procurement for licensed asbestos management surveys and plan services. Targeting its 5,300-home housing portfolio—predominantly in Salisbury—this long-term (63-month) contract will assess and manage asbestos risk inherent in older housing stock. Conducted via a flexible two-stage process, this essential health and safety contract is ideal for licensed surveyors with deep housing experience.