Scotland’s second largest housing association is expected to formally award Lovell the contract next month.
Work will start in April 2013 and see Lovell provide responsive repairs for more than 10,200 households as well as refurbishing void properties.
The new contract will run for five years with the option of a further two-year extension.
Lovell has been working for Dumfries since autumn 2010 when it stepped-in following the collapse of Connaught taking on 90 staff.
Simon Medler, managing director for the Lovell repairs and maintenance business, said: “Providing a high-quality repairs service which puts tenants’ needs first has been our priority since taking over the contract and it’s very rewarding to see the success of our approach recognised by our selection as preferred bidder to deliver the repairs service on a long-term basis.”
Fred Murray, DGHP’s Customer Services Committee Chair, said: “We can confirm that Lovell, our existing services provider, is the preferred bidder for our new five-year contract.”