The Guinness Partnership and five partners sign long-term contracts 

The Guinness Partnership, one of England’s largest housing associations, has formally signed five contractors to new long-term agreements, to deliver its planned maintenance and investment programme. Valued at over £1 billion, the contracts span the next 15 years.

The contractors and regions they will cover are:

• Axis Europe Ltd – Greater London & South East and Coast
• Fortem Solutions Limited – Yorkshire, Humberside & East Midlands
• Morgan Sindall Property Services Limited – Home Counties
• Novus Property Solutions Limited – South West.
• UI Social Infrastructure Ltd – North West and Greater Manchester

The contracts will support the delivery of high‑quality, energy efficient homes across The Guinness Partnership’s national footprint. As part of these long‑term agreements, each partner will also invest in social value initiatives within its neighbourhoods – from creating employment opportunities to supporting community projects – helping to deliver wider benefits for residents.

Catriona Simons, Group Chief Executive at The Guinness Partnership said: “We are delighted to welcome our new partners and to have formally signed our Planned Investment and Major Works contracts. These  partnerships demonstrate our shared commitment to investing in and improving residents’ homes. Today marked the beginning of relationships we expect to grow and strengthen in the years ahead, as we work together to deliver lasting benefits for our residents.

“Residents are central to this partnership. When selecting our partners, we placed residents’ priorities at the front of the process. Their feedback – ranging from the importance of clear communication to consistently high‑quality works – directly shaped our decisions and will continue to guide how these partnerships operate day to day.

“We look forward to working closely with our partners in the years ahead as we focus on improving residents’ homes.”

Daren Moseley, Managing Director at Axis Europe Ltd said: “We are delighted to be strengthening our partnership with The Guinness Partnership. This contract represents a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, safe and sustainable homes while placing residents at the heart of everything we do. By working collaboratively, we look forward to supporting Guinness in maintaining and improving homes and communities for years to come.”  

Andrew Brown, Operations Director (Capital Works and Retrofit) at Fortem said: “We are delighted to partner with The Guinness Partnership to deliver a long-term programme of work for their residents in the Yorkshire, Humberside and East Midlands region. At Fortem, we are passionate that Every Home

Matters, and we will bring this ethos of excellent resident service and care to the project. We look forward to mobilising the contract, improving residents’ homes and supporting communities to thrive.” 

Mark Whittam, Regional Director, Morgan Sindall Property Services said: “We are delighted to have been awarded a 15-year partnering contract with our longstanding client, The Guinness Partnership.

This appointment reflects the capability and commitment of our people, and the trust built through consistent, high-quality delivery. Winning work with both new and returning clients reinforces our position as a contractor of choice for capital works and aligns directly with our long-term strategy for sustainable growth.

“We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with The Guinness Partnership and delivering lasting value for residents and communities.” 

Steve Gayter, Executive Director of Operations at Novus Property Solutions said: “Over the past 13 years, we have developed a way of working with The Guinness Partnership that prioritises quality, responsiveness and a positive experience for every resident. Being awarded this 15-year framework for the South West region is a reflection of our ability to deliver at scale and to the highest standards while remaining focussed on the individual needs of the communities we serve.” 

Claire Kershaw, CEO, UI Social Infrastructure Ltd commented: “We are proud to be one of the partners selected for The Guinness Partnership’s Planned Investment & Major Works contract. This long-term partnership gives us a fantastic opportunity to deliver vital improvements to thousands of homes across the North West, while supporting Guinness’s vision of great homes, great services, and strong communities. 

“Our focus will be on making a real difference by delivering high-quality, energy-efficient, and safe homes, with a strong commitment to resident satisfaction and social value investment.”