The contract is worth £35m a year and runs for an initial five years, with five possible one-year extensions. Start date is 1 April.
Morrison will deliver a programme of improvement and refurbishment work as well as responsive repairs and maintenance services in conjunction with Aire Valley Homes and West North West Homes Leeds, which manage the housing stock on behalf of Leeds City Council.
Morrison was picked from a shortlist of nine contractors.
The council expects to save in the region of £4m a year through the contract.
In its bid, Morrison has committed to setting up a training academy in the city, taking on 18 apprentices and 20 second chance apprentices each year.
Morrison chief executive Guy Wakeley said: “Leeds City Council had a strong vision in mind for their new repairs and maintenance partner; they wanted an organisation which would not only provide a high quality and innovative service, but was also a sustainable and responsible business. This vision is very much aligned with our own approach and has meant we have been able to truly understand the needs of the council and its residents.
“We have aspired to work in Leeds for some time, and are delighted to have been selected as their provider of choice for both the Aire Valley Homes and West North West Homes and look forward to commencing operations in April.
“We are completely committed to growing the Morrison business in Yorkshire and securing this new partnership with Leeds will create many new job opportunities for local people and businesses.”
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