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Three construction firms have won a £208 million framework to build specialist housing across the North East and Yorkshire.
Karbon Homes has appointed Robertson Group, Caddick Construction and Esh Group to build extra care and supported housing.
The contractors will act as principal contractors on schemes of 80 to 150 apartments and other residential projects.
Sarah Robson, executive director of development and asset management at Karbon Homes, said: "The establishment of the framework and appointment of Robertson, Esh and Caddick is an important step in supporting our plans to deliver more extra care housing across the North East and Yorkshire.
"Demand for specialist housing continues to grow and we are committed to investing in affordable, high-quality homes that help people live independently for longer.
"We have appointed trusted partners who share our commitment to quality, value and meeting the needs of our communities, enabling us to accelerate delivery of these important developments."
Extra care housing helps residents live independently while providing tailored care and support.
The framework is intended to speed up procurement while protecting quality, sustainability and value.
The framework will create a long-term pipeline of schemes, expanding the region’s supply of specialist housing.
Karbon is already developing several extra care schemes in the North East with councils to tackle shortages of affordable supported housing.
Two are in South Tyneside: a 95-apartment scheme in Hebburn and a 124-apartment scheme in South Shields. Robertson Construction North East, part of Robertson Group, is building both.
The first homes are expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
A third scheme in Morpeth, developed with Northumberland County Council, will provide 84 apartments and is due to be completed in the new year.
All three schemes will provide energy-efficient, modern homes for older residents and people needing extra care.
Elliot Robertson, chief executive officer of Robertson Group, said: "Securing a place on the new framework further strengthens our relationship with Karbon Homes.
"We are currently the delivery partner of choice for them on two state-of-the-art extra care schemes, adding to our extensive experience in the sector across England.
"Our commitment to community wealth building means we are supporting the local economy and helping local people into work and training while delivering a final product that supports independent living.
"We look forward to continuing to work with Karbon Homes to provide quality schemes with people and communities at their heart."
The framework will run for five years until September 2031, with an option to extend it by up to two years.
Stephen Wilkie, deputy chief executive at Esh, said: "Extra care housing continues to play an increasingly important role in meeting housing needs across the region.
"We look forward to working collaboratively with Karbon Homes to deliver high-quality homes, creating lasting social value through local job creation, supporting people into employment, and delivering positive outcomes for communities across the North East and Yorkshire."
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Steve Ford, regional managing director at Caddick Construction Yorkshire & North East, said: "Framework procurement plays a vital role in enabling housing providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective schemes efficiently and at pace, ensuring projects bring long-term value to local communities.
"Our appointment to Karbon Homes’ Extra Care Framework builds on Caddick’s extensive experience in delivering specialist residential and later living developments, and we look forward to working closely with Karbon Homes to support their vision for delivering high-quality extra care housing across the North East and Yorkshire."
The framework will support future developments to meet growing demand for affordable supported housing across the region.