Temporary packing marquee erected to help keep the LoveDIY team safe.

During the COVID-19 outbreak Gelder Group’s online business www.loveDIY.com has seen unprecedented demand for its decorating products, leading to staff erecting a large marquee to accommodate additional packers who can all work safely at packing stations located 2.5m apart.

On the temporary edition, LoveDIY’s Martin Ward comments:

Gelder Group is known for its ‘can do’ attitude, the team at LoveDIY is no different. We have plenty of decorating stock, packing it all safely was the issue, which is now resolved.

If your loved one is driving you up the wall, visit www.lovediy.com and get him/her to paint it!

Pictured: Steve Kennedy (Safeline Environmental), Steve Gelder (Gelder Group) and Matt Pickett (Safeline Environmental)

Gelder Group secured LV=’s ‘Collaborative Working across Supply Chain’ award for their work with Safeline Environmental who provide LV= with asbestos testing and removal services across the UK.

Gelder Group Insurance Repair & Renovation Division carries out surveys, cash settlements and fulfilment on approximately 6,000 building claims annually with offices in Lichfield, Chesterfield and Lincoln and is a key supplier to LV= Insurance.

On the award, CEO Steve Gelder comments:

No other insurer has generated such loyalty from its supply chain as LV=’s.  This has enabled them to become one of the UK’s most trusted brands so to be once again recognised by their team as one if its top suppliers is a real honour and a credit to both our team and the team at Safeline Environmental.

For further information on the Gelder Group and its Insurance Division contact, please get in touch.

Gelder Group are one of the thirty-nine firms that have secured places on Procure Partnerships minor works framework to be used by clients across 10 regions in England and Wales and used by local authorities, NHS Trusts, Universities and Blue Light Providers.

Gelder Group secured Lots 5 (£50k – £1m) and Lot 6 (£1m – £4m)

Framework director Robbie Blackhurst said:

The addition of the Procure Partnerships Minor Works Framework to the previously procured Major Works framework means that we can now offer public sector bodies a one-stop shop to compliantly procure contractors to deliver their projects ranging from as little as £50k right up to £100m plus.

The framework is not even 24 hours old and we have already began to procure our first sub £4m projects through it, which reflects the market need for a strong minor works framework, with local contractors across England and Wales and that the winning firms could enjoy a £2.5bn work pipeline over the next four years.

For more information about our involvement with frameworks, please get in touch.

Gelder Living are welcoming the first purchasers to their new home at Knaith. Mr & Mrs Tucker are now safely moved into their new executive 3 bedroom bungalow, several more couples will take procession of their properties during the course of the next few weeks.

Heynings Court is an exclusive development of nine high quality 3 bedroom bungalows that is expected to secure a plethora of industry awards for both their build quality as well as their design which includes market leading levels of insulation, efficient heating systems, photo voltaic panels and high security windows and doors.

For more information on this project and future developments contact the Gelder Living team by calling 01427 788 837 or email info@gelder.co.uk

Mrs Tucker receiving her complimentary bottle on champagne from Wendy Gelder.

Gelder Group and its suppliers all came together on Saturday 7^th March 2020 to raise a massive £12,500 for the family of James Flintham.

During the final quarter of 2019 the Gelder Group lost one of its good guys, 38 year old James Flintham who died suddenly following a short illness. The ball was held in his honour and attended by his close family, work colleagues, friends and Gelder Group suppliers and sub-contractors.

The money raised will help support James’s young family through what is a very tough time for them.

Huge thanks to everyone who got involved and attended, supported the various sponsorship packages, and provided raffle and auction prizes. The amount raised will make a big difference to James’s young family.

See below for photos of the event.

Unveiling the Group’s pitch-side board.

Gelder Group have agreed a sponsorship package with Lincoln Rugby Club for the next 18 months.

Ex-England and Northampton Saints star Dylan Hartley unveiled the Group’s pitch-side board during his recent visit to Gelder Group offices, Gainsborough and Lincoln.

Dylan has joined Gelder Group Directors, Dave Gladwin and Steve Gelder in setting up a joint development company that will begin development of its first Lincoln scheme during the latter part of 2020.

The Xeric fleet with new branded livery.

Xeric is a Gelder Group company and operates the UK’s largest fleet of high energy drying equipment. The system dries out flooded properties in a matter of days rather than traditional methods which can take months.

For more information on Xeric visit: www.xericltd.com

EEM | National Procurement Frameworks – Public Sector

Gelder Group have secured positions on every parcel of Efficiency East Midlands Framework enabling it to work with the public sector on property improvement work lots valued at £0 – £250k, £250k – £1m and above £1m. The group were the only company to secure positions on every lot.

On the framework win CEO Steve Gelder comments:

It’s been a great start to the year, we now hold 13 different frameworks in 18 different work categories that enables us to take a share in over £1b of public spend across the East Midlands and Yorkshire region.

New flats in Gainsborough almost complete for Ongo.

Gelder Living development of 24 retirement flats in Gainsborough is nearing completion ahead of schedule.

Development for Ongo Homes, a housing association based in Scunthorpe, the £3m development consists of 24 two bedroom flats with shared communal space and will be ready for occupation in March 2020.

New Entrance Hall at Thonock Park Golf Club

After recently completing work to create eight guest rooms at Thonock Park in Gainsborough, Gelder Group are now undertaking further refurbishment works to the main building. The extensive works are being undertaken within a very tight schedule of four weeks, ensuring all work is complete in readiness for the club’s busy, winter events calendar. The works include a new storm lobby, refurbishment of the ground floor and first floor and a new reception area.

Contracts Manager for the project, Joe Allmond, commented:

With the timescales involved, there is no margin for error in this project. Thonock Park is still open and our workforce is mindful that the club is constantly in use, so health and safety is at the forefront of each section of the refurbishment. We are on schedule to complete on time and deliver the facilities the club has requested.