The Leeds Independent Living Accommodation Company (LILAC) operated as a delivery and management syndicate for Leeds City Council. LILAC is comprised of Leeds City Council, Progress Group and Morgan Sindall. In 2011 LILAC constructed, equipped and managed 74 new buildings on 39 sites throughout the Leeds Metropolitan area. The properties were developed to accommodate existing social services residents with either learning disabilities or mental health needs. Completed in June 2011, the value of the scheme for Leeds City Council came to a contract value of £63m. Progress Housing are the care providers for all the residents within the LILAC scheme, whilst Morgan Sindall manage the construction and maintenance aspects of the properties. The Scheme was shortlisted in the ‘Community Benefit’ category of the 2011 RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards.
FRC carried out the original furniture specification, delivery and supply back in 2011 for all the properties within the scheme. With 7 years passing since the scheme was completed, it was time for a refurbishment of the 74 properties. Morgan Sindall are managing the refurbishment of all properties within the scheme, and approached this refurbishment opportunity with the idea of creating a home like appeal for the residents. This was to be coupled with a certain degree of consistency throughout all of the sites.
