New Contract will see over £30 million investment

Added by Love Business East Midlands | 7 September 2015

UPDATED: 7 September 2015

Following an extensive European Procurement exercise, Ashfield Homes Limited and Ashfield District Council are pleased to announce that Nottingham-based J Tomlinson has been appointed to carry out investment works valued at more than £30 million to the Council’s housing stock over the next five years.

Work will include replacement kitchens, bathrooms, central heating systems, electrical installations, roof coverings, windows and external doors.  There is also scope to undertake other improvement works to benefit tenants’ homes and their surroundings, including carbon and environmental efficiency saving measures.

Ashfield Homes manages Ashfield District Council’s rented housing stock of about 6,900 properties, and the works will be carried out right across Ashfield.

Steve Kirkland, Managing Director of J Tomlinson Limited said:

“This is the largest single contract we have ever been awarded and will lead to the creation of up to 40 new jobs in the local area, and will provide work for at least 12 apprentices over the next five years.

“We have worked on refurbishment, maintenance and repairs contracts for Ashfield Homes for more than ten years now, and we are genuinely excited about the prospect of further strengthening our close working partnership with Ashfield Homes. 

“It is our intention to open a new base in the area to service this new contract, and we have also devised a programme of community involvement in association with Ashfield Homes, which will include offering apprenticeship and work experience opportunities, mentoring support, employment and training events, as well as school activities.”

Paul Bingham Director of Asset Management of Ashfield Homes, said: “This contract is a great opportunity to continue enhancing our tenants’ living conditions, maintain the high standard of accommodation we offer, and ensure that our present and future customers enjoy the benefits of good quality housing for years to come.”

Cllr Keir Morrison, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Asset said:

“I'm delighted J Tomlinson contractors are working in partnership with Ashfield District Council and Ashfield Homes in providing the best possible standard of housing we can.  J Tomlinson recruit local labour and have a comprehensive apprenticeship scheme, they also pay the Living Wage rate to their employees.

“We look forward to a successful business partnership and achieving the best living standards for our tenants across the Ashfield District.”

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