Contract Awards: 25/04/2025
Discover the latest UK social housing contract awards, featuring major deals in retrofitting, furniture supply, housing completions, and recycling frameworks—highlighting key suppliers, values, and project scopes across the sector.
Driving energy-efficient retrofits to the forefront, Gentoo Group Ltd has awarded a £1.5m contract to RE:GEN Group under SHDF Wave 2.2 for vital retrofit works in the North East. The 5-month contract, managed through a Direct Award under a Framework by Prosper Procurement Ltd, focuses on sustainable housing upgrades and energy improvements aligned with social housing decarbonisation goals.
Reigniting stalled developments with purpose, Brighter Places has directly appointed Markey Construction for the £10.7m completion of a partially constructed affordable housing scheme in Bristol. Following the collapse of the previous contractor, this crucial appointment under a JCT Design and Build Contract will see the delivery of 67 homes along with associated infrastructure, ensuring continuity in affordable housing delivery amidst market volatility.
Streamlining essential supplies for housing maintenance, Chelmer Housing Partnership has secured a 48-month, £2.5m deal with UK Plumbing Supplies (trading as Plumbcity) to ensure consistent provision of heating and plumbing materials across its East of England and London operations. This contract will play a pivotal role in supporting responsive repairs and asset management programmes.
Revolutionising living and working spaces nationwide, Places for People Group has launched a major £40m Furniture & Furnishings Framework spanning 48 months across England and Scotland. Multiple suppliers including Furniture Resource Centre, David Phillips Furniture, and Gresham Office Furniture will deliver a comprehensive range of social, student, and office furniture. The framework also includes value-added services such as turnkey installation, rental options, and design consultations—supporting both housing providers and wider public sector institutions.
Extending circular economy efforts in waste management, Cardiff Council has extended its £4.75m Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework, engaging multiple recycling specialists including European Metal Recycling, Sims Group UK, and Biffa Waste Services. Running over 48 months, this initiative focuses on the sale and reuse of Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF) and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) materials—aligning with Cardiff’s zero-waste aspirations and income-generation strategy through sustainable disposal channels.