Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Peak Valley award multi million contract to Manchester Working

by Ethos public relations

Tameside-based Peak Valley Housing Association has awarded a new long term multi-million pound repairs and maintenance contract to Manchester Working Limited.

The contract, which commenced 1 July 2009 is worth £0.5 million per annum, is for the provision of a range of repairs and maintenance services including day to day responsive repairs, out of hours repairs and void maintenance services to the housing association's 1,500 properties in the Hattersley area of Tameside.

Phil Corris, Managing Director of Peak Valley Housing Association said: "The official signing of this major contract was the culmination of a rigorous selection process. Residents consistently tell us that the provision of a first class repairs and maintenance service is a key priority and therefore this contract is a vital part of our customer service."

Manchester Working, a joint venture between Morrison Facilities Services Limited and Manchester City Council, has secured the five year contract with an option to extend it for a further five years, following a competitive tender process. Peak Valley Housing Association is a subsidiary of the Contour Housing Group, which is an existing client of Manchester Working Limited.

Des Morris, Managing Director of Manchester Working Limited said: "We are extremely pleased to have been awarded this new contract with Peak Valley Housing Association. This new contract will also allow us to extend our long term relationship with Peak Valley and build on both companies commitment to provide the best possible services to residents."

As well as investing in new technology and new ways of working, both contractors will have specially commissioned vehicle livery, and ID badges to highlight the profile of the partnership and afford greater security to Peak Valley residents.

Posted at 6^th July 2009