Derby Homes and Connaught announce new contracts to improve, repair and maintain properties

Published by Gary Bolton for Connaught Plc in Housing and also in Communities

Derby Homes Ltd and Connaught Partnerships Ltd have announced new contracts potentially worth in excess of £19million to deliver servicing, maintenance and improvements works across 14,000 properties.

Valued at £1.4million in year one before increasing to £2.8million the contract to provide gas servicing, maintenance and safety inspection works commenced on 1st April 2010, with the installation of new heating systems planned during 2011. The £1.8million per annum contract for the supply and installation of new PVCu windows will get underway in the summer of 2010.

Each contract of works is initially scheduled for three years with an option to extend the works for a further two years to March 2015.

Tony Billingham, Programmed Maintenance Manager at Derby Homes, said: “We are looking forward to working with Connaught to ensure that we continue to maintain a high standard of gas safety checks in Derby Homes properties. We are confident that Connaught will deliver a quality service that will provide us with excellent value for money.”

Bradley Groves, Connaught regional director, said: “We are delighted to have already commenced gas service and repair works on behalf of Derby Homes and with this latest contract announcement we are looking forward to progressing with a programme of window and lintel replacements shortly.

“We are confident that throughout the duration of the contracts the partnership will make a hugely positive impact on the lives of thousands of Derby Homes customers and with over 25 years experience Connaught will offer the very best in efficiency and service.”