What Higgins Partnerships does

Higgins Partnerships, trading name of Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC, is a UK residential construction contractor and developer founded in 1961 and headquartered in Loughton, Essex. The company operates as one of the operating subsidiaries of family-owned Higgins Group, alongside sister entity Higgins Homes, and focuses on the design and build of residential, mixed-tenure, and mixed-use developments across London and the South East. Its core service lines are residential construction, joint ventures, build-to-rent, estate regeneration, later living, education facilities, fire remediation, planned maintenance, and decarbonisation/retrofit — the last two delivered through in-house teams branded H-Facades and H-M&E. Technical differentiation is centred on Passivhaus-certified construction (the firm has over 470 such affordable homes under construction in London as of 2025) and on building 10% above UK Building Regulations for energy efficiency, supported by onsite energy centres and solar PV for communal loads.

The company earns revenue principally through fixed-price construction contracts with local authorities and housing associations, supplemented by development profits from 50/50 joint ventures (notably with A2Dominion at Boston Road/Hanwell Square) and forward-funded arrangements. It is pre-appointed on more than ten public sector frameworks — LHC New Build Housing (£1.5bn envelope), Hyde Group Main Contractor, Camden Council (£620m), Islington Council, the £1.35bn Building and Fire Safety Framework, the £300m Building Remediation Framework, Sovereign Network Group, CHIC, Anchor Hanover, Procure Partnerships Decarbonisation, and the Connected Partnership — giving it a recurring tendering channel that covers the majority of its pipeline. Disclosed individual project values range from £10m (Mayow Road) to £60m (Clapham Park), and active schemes include Hayes Town Centre (500+ units), Hartopp and Lannoy Point (134 Passivhaus homes), Grange Farm Estate (574 new homes), and Deptford Landings (189 homes).

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales into the public sector and regulated housing association channel, with no consumer-facing distribution. Customer relationships are dominated by London boroughs (Camden, Islington, Hammersmith & Fulham, Brent, Harrow, Newham, Milton Keynes) and major housing associations (Peabody, Notting Hill Genesis, Metropolitan Thames Valley, Hyde, A2Dominion, Wandle). The firm competes on social value delivery, sustainability credentials, and community engagement rather than price, and supports this positioning with partnerships such as BPIC Network, The Social Value Portal, Stonewall Diversity Champions, the 5% Club, and the Armed Forces Covenant. It has no external institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed funding rounds; growth is funded organically and through JV capital.

Name

Higgins Partnerships

Legal name

Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC

Website

https://higginspartnerships.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Higgins Partnerships is a UK construction contractor and developer, founded 1961, specialising in affordable residential, estate regeneration, Passivhaus-certified housing, and fire/decarbonisation remediation for London boroughs and housing associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction and Development Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Affordable housing development
• Estate regeneration services
• Build to rent development
• Joint venture property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Loughton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting: Design and construction services for residential developments delivered under fixed-price contracts with Local Authorities, Registered Providers, and private developers. Revenue recognized over the construction period through project-based fees.
2. Joint Venture Development: 50/50 joint venture arrangements with partners such as A2Dominion for mixed-tenure residential developments. Revenue generated through development profits shared between partners.
3. Framework Agreement Services: Pre-appointed contractor on multiple housing association and local authority frameworks (LHC, Hyde Group, Camden Council, Islington Council) providing construction services under agreed terms and rates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Higgins Partnerships is a construction and development company that designs and builds residential, mixed-use, education, and community projects across London and the South East of England. The company delivers services including new build construction, estate regeneration, joint venture developments, build to rent schemes, planned maintenance, fire safety remediation, and decarbonisation retrofit works for Local Authorities, Registered Providers, housing associations, and developers.

Product overview

Higgins Partnerships is a construction and development company offering a portfolio of services including Residential Development, Joint Ventures, Build to Rent (BTR), Regeneration, Later Living, Education, Fire Remediation, Planned Maintenance, and Decarbonisation/Retrofit. Founded in 1961, the company operates as one of the operating companies beneath parent company Higgins Group, focusing on delivering complex projects in collaboration with Investors, Developers, Registered Providers and Local Authorities. The services range from core residential construction and development to specialized offerings such as Passivhaus standards construction, fire safety remediation, and sustainable retrofitting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Development Expert creation and delivery of high quality residential and mixed-use developments for Local Authorities, housing associations, and developers across London and the South East.
• Joint Ventures Joint venture partnerships with investors, developers, Registered Providers and Local Authorities delivering lasting legacy through shared risk and reward in residential developments.
• Build to Rent (BTR) Dedicated team responsible for managing Build to Rent developments, one of the largest emerging London markets, delivering high-spec living aimed at professionals renting, supported by an in-house Development Team.
• Regeneration Award-winning delivery of estate regeneration residential schemes throughout London and the Home Counties, including complex estate regeneration in sensitive communities.
• Later Living Assisted living developments for clients and end users, drawing on many years of experience in delivery of retirement community projects such as St Andrews Park.
• Education Construction of educational facilities including schools, nurseries, and colleges, with a track record including Avonmore Primary School, Latymer Upper School, St John School, Emmanuel Primary School, Olga Primary School, and Ecole (Cherry Garden School).
• Fire Remediation Specialist Works Team with expertise and experience in successfully planning and delivering fire safety remediation and refurbishment projects for existing buildings.
• Planned Maintenance In-house self-delivery team responsible for delivering planned maintenance works for clients across the residential portfolio.
• Decarbonisation / Retrofit Two in-house teams H-Facades and H-M&E consisting of qualified specialists specifically selected to deliver complex decarbonisation and retrofit works for existing buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 470 Passivhaus-Certified affordable homes under construction across London (2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic, operational and community.

• A2DominioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2020Joint venture partnership in the form of a limited liability partnership (50/50 stake) for the delivery of 360 homes at Boston Road, Hanwell. This marks the first joint venture between A2Dominion and Higgins, building on a relationship spanning many decades. The JV capitalizes on each party's resources and expertise for successful delivery of mixed-tenure residential developments.
• The Hyde GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecured four lots on The Hyde Group's Main Contractor Framework in 2025. Previously appointed to five lots on the main contractor framework in 2020. Hyde anticipates building approximately 11,000 mixed tenure homes over five years.
• Sovereign Network GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecured two lots on the Sovereign Network Group Contractors Framework in 2026, expanding framework partnership portfolio.
• The Connected Partnership (Octavia Housing, Origin Housing, Shepherds Bush Housing Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to Contractor Framework focusing on North and West London and Home Counties. Appointed to Lot 2 covering refurbishment and new build projects over £10 million over a four year term.
• LHC (London Housing Consortium)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecured three lots on £1.5 billion LHC New Build Housing Construction Framework. Named on LHC Refurbishment and Modernisation (RM3) Framework. Awarded four lots on the new LHC Fire Safety (FS2) Framework.
• CHIC (Consortium of Housing Improvements)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecured two lots on CHICs Newbuild Development Framework in 2024.
• Brent CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for multiple regeneration schemes including Stonebridge (£22m contract for 73 homes), South Kilburn regeneration, and Chippenham Gardens. Working in partnership to deliver council housing targets.
• Islington CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed on two lots of Islington Council New Build Construction Framework (Lots 2 and 3). Completed phases one and two at King Square Estate (140 new homes). Appointed to redevelop Telfer House site.
• Hammersmith & Fulham CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed as building contractor for Hartopp and Lannoy Point (134 Passivhaus homes) and Avonmore Primary School development. Long-term partnership for housing delivery.
• Harrow CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed for Grange Farm Estate regeneration (£22.5m for 68 council homes and 21 shared ownership). Partnership for Hayes Town Centre regeneration.
• Camden CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed to £620 million Camden Council framework in 2021. Appointed to deliver phase one of West Kentish Town Estate redevelopment in 2026.
• Newham Council / Populo LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Populo Living (Newham's wholly owned housing company) for Grange Road development (77 affordable homes). Partnership for John Street and Greenhill Centre developments delivering 223 Passivhaus homes.
• PeabodymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to build affordable, low-energy homes in Deptford (Deptford Landings with 189 homes).
• Milton Keynes City CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed to build 66 new council homes in 2025, expanding geographic footprint beyond London.
• BPIC Network (Black Professionals in Construction)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with BPIC Network to promote diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. Higgins serves as partner providing career opportunities and supporting BPIC's mission to promote black and ethnic minority professionals.
• The Social Value PortaloperationalTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to measure and manage social value contribution. Nationally approved platform helps identify and measure community impact including environmental, social and economic activities. Used for tender process management and supply chain social value unlocking.
• Disability Confident Employer SchemeoperationalOthersCommitted employer under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme, supporting disabled people in the workplace.
• Armed Forces Covenant / MOD Defence Employer Recognition SchemeoperationalOthersSigned Armed Forces Covenant and awarded Silver MOD award (upgraded from Bronze in 2019) for commitment to supporting armed forces community, veterans, and their families.
• Anchor Hanover GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecured three lots on Anchor Hanover Group construction framework for retirement community developments.
• Procure PartnershipsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecured two lots on Procure Partnerships Decarbonisation and Retrofit Framework.
• Jason Roberts FoundationcommunityGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Jason Roberts Foundation and Brent Council to provide support programs for Stonebridge area residents.
• Cultivate LondoncommunityGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported Dig Hanwell community garden project through donations of garden equipment. Partnership through Boston Road development to create community horticulture hub.
• The 5% ClubstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerJoined The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focused on driving momentum into recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students. Commits to raising these to 5% of workforce within five years.
• Stonewall Diversity Champions ProgrammeoperationalGTM or Marketing PartnerJoined Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme in 2022 to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
• Care Leaver CovenantoperationalOthersSigned the Care Leaver Covenant to offer support to care leavers aged 16-25, providing access to career and training opportunities in the construction industry.
• Metropolitan Thames Valley HousingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompleted Clapham Park (£60m, 201 homes) and appointed for Shredded Wheat Factory (£44m, 208 homes). Partnership for retirement community and affordable housing delivery.
• WandlemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to deliver much needed affordable homes at Summerstown (93 affordable homes at groundbreaking 2024).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wates Group: Major UK contractor with a substantial residential and public sector business including energy-efficient new build and retrofit work — overlaps with Higgins on framework tenders and Passivhaus-style low-carbon delivery at larger scale.
• Galliford Try: UK contractor with public sector and affordable residential exposure through its Building division, competing for similar council regeneration and framework mandates as Higgins Partnerships.
• Vistry Group (Countryside Partnerships): Major UK housebuilder with a Partnerships division focused on mixed-tenure and affordable housing delivery through JV arrangements with housing associations and councils — directly competing for similar public sector development mandates.
• Morgan Sindall Group: Large UK construction group with a dedicated affordable housing and regeneration division competing for housing association and council framework work similar to Higgins's £1.5bn+ framework portfolio.
• Mace Group: International construction group with growing UK residential and Build-to-Rent capability, including sustainability-focused delivery — competes with Higgins on London BTR and regeneration schemes at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Keepmoat: Top UK partnership homebuilder collaborating with local authorities and housing associations on mixed-tenure and affordable housing schemes — overlapping sharply with Higgins's JV and affordable delivery strategy.
• Willmott Dixon: UK residential-led contractor with a strong public sector and housing association focus, delivering estate regeneration and JV developments across London and the regions — closely aligned to Higgins Partnerships' customer base and service mix.
• Lovell Partnerships: Specialist residential contractor working primarily with councils and housing associations on regeneration, affordable housing, and planned maintenance — directly comparable in customer segment, project typology, and partnership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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