Guinness Partnership starts race for £1bn housing deal

The Guinness Partnership has opened bidding for a £1bn housing upgrade and repairs framework covering homes across the country.
The 15-year framework deal has been split into five regional lots to deliver an extensive planned programme of works.
Appointed contractors in each of the regions will be required to carry out planned investment works covering kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, electrical works, external and internal decorations, and window replacements.
The framework wil