Supply to us

If you are a supplier or contractor who is interested in working with us and would like to find out more about tender opportunities, please get in touch.

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At South Lakes Housing (SLH), we are committed to delivering high-quality homes and services to our customers.

To achieve this, we partner with suppliers and contractors of all sizes who share our values and dedication to excellence, making positive environmental impacts and driving social change.

We have a proven track record of successful working partnerships with a diverse range of small, medium and large suppliers and contractors, providing valuable investment, employment and training to our local economy.

As an independent, not-for-profit housing association, we continually reinvest in our communities.

We have a broad range of tender opportunities ranging from building safety, grounds maintenance, new build developments, energy efficiency works, repairs and maintenance to telephony, surveys and IT support.

With over 3,600 affordable rented homes across the South Lakeland region and over 9000 customers to serve, we are particularly keen to work with local SME’s including building and roofing.

If you’d like to join us in supplying your services and skills, with the support of our knowledgeable SLH team, please get in touch.

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SLH awarded £3.5 million to help fund major energy improvements to over 900 homes

Our suppliers and contractors

Here’s what we look for in our supplier and contractor partnerships – see below:

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Maximising Public Benefit

We prioritise outcomes that benefit the public and our communities. Suppliers and contractors should demonstrate a commitment to delivering value for money, ensuring that investment is used efficiently and effectively.

Transparency and Integrity

We uphold ethical standards throughout the procurement process. Suppliers and contractors must act with integrity, treating all suppliers/contractors fairly and avoiding any conflicts of interest. You will be expected to pay and look after your staff, have high environmental credentials and operate to the same code of conduct.

You will also share the same commitment to combatting slavery and human trafficking (please see our Modern Slavery Statement).

Value for Money

Delivering value for money is a core objective. We expect suppliers and contractors to provide high-quality services at competitive prices, ensuring that every pound spent contributes to the best possible outcomes for our customers.

Social Value and Sustainability

SLH is committed to creating social value and promoting sustainability. We seek suppliers and contractors who can contribute to community development, health and wellbeing, social inclusion, and environmental conservation. Suppliers and contractors should align with our values of Sustainability, Learning, Inclusivity, Challenge, and Excellence.

Innovation and Collaboration

We encourage innovation and collaboration. Suppliers and contractors should be open to new approaches and ideas, working with us to find solutions that meet the needs of our customers and communities. Engaging with the market and stakeholders is crucial to designing effective procurement strategies. We will seek your ideas for doing things differently throughout the life of your contract with us.

Commitment to Safety & Quality

Safety & Quality is at the heart of everything we do. Suppliers and Contractors should strive to deliver high-quality outcomes, being proud of the service they give and continuously seeking ways to improve. Our Behaviours Framework emphasises caring about delivering high-quality services, taking responsibility, respecting diversity, being adaptable, working together, being curious, making things happen, and always improving.

You will share the same commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children (please see our Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults at Risk Policy).

If that aligns with your business, then you are in the right place to land a contract with us.

Engagement and Communication

Effective communication and engagement with SLH and our customers are vital. Suppliers and contractors should be proactive in sharing information, providing updates, and addressing any issues that arise during the course of their work. If you are providing services or works to our customers that we would expect you to follow our Customer Services Standards and Complaints Policy.

Keeping our customers safe – SLH awards EICR Testing Contract to local family run company RPS Group.

Supplier and contractor benefits

SLH offers numerous benefits for suppliers and contractors – see below:

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A steady pipeline of work

We value quality and consistency and reward our chosen suppliers and contractors with a steady pipeline of work, supported by our knowledgable SLH team of front line and back office colleagues.

Prompt payment

We understand the importance of cashflow and pride ourselves on our supplier and contractor payment terms and ability to make prompt payment.

Long-Term Partnerships

We value long-term relationships and seek to build lasting partnerships with our contractors, providing stability and ongoing opportunities for collaboration.

Growth Opportunities

Working with SLH allows contractors to expand their portfolio and gain experience in delivering high-quality services to a diverse range of residents and communities.

Support and Guidance

SLH provides support and guidance throughout the procurement and contract management process, ensuring that contractors have the resources and information they need to succeed.

Recognition and Reputation

Partnering with a reputable organisation like SLH enhances contractors’ reputation and credibility in our neighbourhoods and the housing industry more widely, opening doors to new opportunities and markets.

Innovation and Development

Contractors have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and initiatives, helping to shape the future of housing and neighbourhood services.

Whether you are a local, regional or national supplier, there are plenty of tendering opportunities with SLH

We are particularly keen to work with local SME’s including building and roofing.

The SLH patch is around 1000 square miles from Grasmere in the north to Walney Island in the west, and Austwick in the East and Heysham in the south, and plenty in-between
Business turnover of c£26M and a rating of G1/V2 from the Regulator of Social Housing for our governance and financial viability
158 full time equivalent staff, including a 55 strong direct works team providing repairs and maintenance services, alongside small and medium sized contractors
£18M total contract spend with our current suppliers, over 100 suppliers are on our contracts register
£8M of spend in our 18-month procurement pipeline - covering goods, services and works contracts
Lots of tendering opportunities which are ‘below threshold’* regulated procurement which may be advantageous to local small and medium sized suppliers

*Below threshold contracts are currently: £5,372,609 for ‘works’ contracts and £214,904 for ‘Goods and Services’ contracts and benefit from a simplified tendering/bidding process.

Thresholds are based on the total contract value, considering the full contract lifecycle, and any extensions, and include VAT. The thresholds are likely to be next updated in January 2026.

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