Contract Tenders: 29/07/2025
Unlock valuable opportunities in UK social housing procurement with this latest roundup of open tenders and notices, showcasing multi-million-pound frameworks and specialist contracts ready for bidding. From national frameworks to essential maintenance services, these procurements span the full supply chain—offering suppliers across the sector a chance to deliver at scale.
Leading the pack with a transformative opportunity, the £400m Building Materials Framework by Places for People Group invites suppliers to tender across four specialist lots, including general building, plumbing, electrical, and an all-in-one supply solution. With a four-year tenure, this framework will serve regions nationwide and demands suppliers with robust sourcing and logistics capabilities. Bidders can submit for multiple lots, with just three suppliers awarded per lot.
Next, Stonewater Ltd unveils its £2.55m National Decorating Programme 2026–2031, calling on experienced contractors for internal and external redecoration across occupied homes and communal areas. Spread over eight regional lots and running for 36 months, the contract emphasises compliance, resident liaison, and digital reporting.
Kicking off early supplier engagement, Homes in Somerset has issued a PIN worth £600k for Electrical Maintenance and Servicing across 4,000 properties. The scope includes periodic inspections, external lighting checks, and portable appliance testing.
Raising accessibility standards, GreenSquareAccord seeks providers for a £505k Passenger Lift Replacement contract. This 12-month project will involve replacing lift equipment across five locations and will be split into two lots. An external consultancy will assist in evaluating the bids to ensure high technical compliance.
Driving forward its affordable housing programme, Luton Borough Council is commissioning a £4.8m Principal Contractor contract for new builds at Sylam and Waulud. The 24-month contract covers two residential schemes and encourages bids from firms experienced in small-site affordable housing delivery.
Enhancing its in-house repair capabilities, North West Leicestershire District Council is tendering a £1.67m Scaffolding Services contract to support work on over 4,000 council homes. With an initial term of 24 months and options to extend, this opportunity demands strong health and safety credentials and responsive service delivery.
Continuing its improvement works, Karbon Homes is offering a £680k contract for the Replacement of Floor Coverings across multiple geographical areas. Divided into four sections, the 24-month contract requires efficient, phased delivery and experience in occupied properties.
Targeting the roofing supply chain, Midland Heart announces a major £13.6m Roofing Planned Installation and Responsive Repairs contract. Spanning the East and West Midlands, the 24-month deal is split into three lots—North, Central, and South geographies—offering significant scope for roofing specialists.
Finally, Bassetlaw District Council is commissioning a £1.1m Stock Condition Survey contract, set to run over 36 months with an option to extend by another two years. The consultancy-led work will include 11,000 surveys, database analysis, and Decent Homes reporting, with clear deliverables tied to business planning and compliance assurance.