In brief
- £1 billion, ten-year single delivery partner contract for South Kilburn.
- Programme includes at least 1,600 homes and social infrastructure.
- Largest UK public contract award in 2026 in GovMarket records.
London Borough of Brent has awarded Ballymore Limited a £1 billion contract to act as single delivery partner for the South Kilburn regeneration for ten years, according to a notice published on 21 October.
The partnership will deliver remaining phases across multiple sites, with capacity for at least 1,600 mixed-tenure homes, plus social infrastructure, community amenities, commercial and retail space, and public realm.
It is the largest UK public contract award in 2026 in GovMarket records. For Brent, it is the largest contract in GovMarket records since 2015.
The council’s previous largest award went to Steer Davies Gleave for £167.3 million in 2022, GovMarket data shows.
Ballymore has one public sector contract in GovMarket records, and there are no previous contracts between the two.
Cabinet approved the award on 12 October 2026, and assessment summaries were circulated to tenderers on 20 October 2026. The contract runs from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2037.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £32.7m | 14 |
| 2022 | £184.5m | 19 |
| 2023 | £137.8m | 26 |
| 2024 | £16.2m | 12 |
| 2025 | £22.0m | 30 |
| 2026 | £1.01bn | 36 |
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
