Contractors appointed for £3.2bn social housing maintenance scheme

The procurement arm of Efficiency North, a social housing consortium, has appointed 100 contractors to deliver the latest phase of a £3.2bn installation and repairs framework.

Around 85% of the contractors appointed by EN: Procure are SMEs. Lovell Partnerships, Wates and Mitie have also been appointed. 

The installation and repairs framework is designed for social housing projects and divided into 36 lots, each representing specific categories of work such as electrical, heating, roofing, and brickwork.

The new, fourth-generation framework, will run from 26 February 2024 to 25 February 2028 and covers social housing projects in Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands and the North-west.

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The current version of the framework has successfully executed over £272 million worth of repairs, maintenance, and installation work since it was launched in 2019.

EN:Procure has supported social housing landlord members to deliver nearly £1bn of works through its frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems since 2014.

Emma Mottram, director of operations at EN:Procure, said: “We’re excited to announce the successful bids for our latest framework process - it has been a big effort from everyone involved.

“The framework was structured to encourage SME engagement and so we are delighted that a large proportion of them are from that sector. We will be supporting them on their journey to delivering robust ESG targets.

“The successful applicants are keen to deliver outstanding installation and repairs works, while also matching Efficiency North’s commitment to training and skills development, including the use of apprenticeships.”

Mottram added: “This has been one of the first iterations to be procured with our latest generation of framework agreements. The Gen4 frameworks will provide a higher level of transparency and underline the power of collaboration.

“It will also pave the way for the social housing sector to achieve decarbonisation targets and improve sustainability.”

The full list of contractors