Contract Tenders: 17/04/2025
Explore the latest UK housing and public sector tenders including major contracts for FM services, recycling, regeneration, refurbishment, and affordable housing. Key bidding opportunities for contractors and SMEs in 2025.
Shaping the skyline of South Kilburn, Brent London Borough has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for a £750m regeneration programme. Over a 180-month span, the council seeks a Single Delivery Partner to deliver the final phases of the South Kilburn transformation, including approximately 1,600 new mixed-tenure homes. This long-term opportunity invites feedback on procurement models, delivery structure, and affordable housing approaches.
Breathing new life into historic sites, Essex County Council is procuring a £9.16m, 19-month refurbishment project at Lexden Gardens (former Essex County Hospital). The Phase 3 development includes renovation of three existing blocks and construction of 21 townhouses—delivered on behalf of Essex Housing, which is managing over 1,000 homes across the county. Creating pathways for local affordable housing, Sheffield City Council has launched a Market Engagement Notice for its Local Landlords Framework, a £4m, 60-month project designed to house families in need with guaranteed income for landlords during the initial tenancy. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address housing pressure while enabling longer-term stability for families.
Reviving a key leisure and housing asset, Tower Hamlets London Borough is preparing to appoint a principal contractor for the St George’s Leisure Centre Development, valued at £60m, over 36 months. The scope includes demolition of existing structures, RIBA Stage 4 design completion, construction of a new leisure facility, and a residential building comprising 29 homes—with engagement sessions scheduled for May 2025. Supporting community upgrades, Bracknell Forest Borough Council has announced a £16.66m, 36-month framework to deliver minor planned works across its corporate estate and schools. The multi-supplier framework will facilitate construction projects ranging from £20k to £100k, with lot structures currently under development and mini-competitions anticipated. Establishing one of the UK’s largest facilities procurement initiatives, Crown Commercial Service has announced a £60bn, 36-month Pipeline Notice for its upcoming Facilities Management and Security Services Agreement. This open agreement aims to support a broad range of public sector bodies with hard and soft FM, IT services, waste management, security staffing, and more—positioning it as a critical opportunity for large-scale service providers across the UK.
Advancing sustainability in local recycling, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is tendering a £2.53m, 24-month contract for the provision of dry mixed recyclables reprocessing. Covering collections from homes and schools across Windsor, Ascot, and surrounding villages, this contract supports a borough already achieving over 90% resident satisfaction with its recycling services.