Knightstone Signs Deal with Ian Williams and
MITIE
Knightstone Housing Association has entered into a
five-year Decent Homes agreement with Ian Williams for the north of
its area and MITIE for the south. The contract is worth over £25m
which covers the replacement of kitchens, bathrooms, windows,
doors, central heating and rewiring of 5,000 homes.
About the agreement, Mike Rowe, Knightstone’s
Assistant Director of Asset Management, said: “We are very pleased
to have selected Ian Williams and MITIE, jointly with our
residents, to deliver a substantial planned maintenance programme
over the next five years. We will work in partnership to produce a
standard that meet our residents’ needs, which includes securing
best value and providing warm and secure homes.”
Adrian Dawson, a Director of MITIE’s Property
Services division, said: "We work with social housing providers
across the country, and we understand that at the root of every
successful partnership is good communication. We also know that
communicating with tenants at every stage of the refurbishment
process is vital to success, so we'll be involving tenants
throughout and listening carefully to their feedback. We're looking
forward to working with Knightstone and helping to create places
that people can be proud of."
Mike Turner, Development Director at Ian Williams,
said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract and look
forward to working with Knightstone residents to ensure they have
high-quality improvements which are installed at the minimum
inconvenience. Our team has a strong track record of working in
occupied properties and we bring that expertise with us into this
job.
“As an organisation, we are keen to develop long-term
relationships with clients to improve efficiency and create a real
partnership approach. This five-year deal gives us the scope to do
this and really get to the heart of what Knightstone and its
residents need.”