Procurement Update for CHIC MembersBy Sam Domican, Director of Procurement
CHIC remains committed to delivering robust, member focused procurement solutions that support the full spectrum of asset management services and have been embedding in the Procurement Act into all framework activities. Here is the latest update on our framework procurement programme:
Live Procurements
CHIC Consultancy Framework 2026-2030 – Open for Tenders
We are pleased to announce that CHIC’s Consultancy Framework is now out for tender for a multi-disciplinary consultancy framework that can be accessed by existing and future members of CHIC.
The scope and lot structure will cover a wide range of built environment related professional consultancy services comprising but not restricted to Building Surveying services, Contract Administration, Employers Agent, Quantity Surveying services, and Principal Designer and any other roles that may be required to support the delivery of high quality works. Support may be required at any project stage from Inception to Post Completion/In Use and may be in relation to Planned Works Programmes, individual works contracts, or any other projects that may arise during the term. The Framework Contract will be for the provision of construction related professional services by a number of consultants and their supply chains.
The Framework will provide national coverage across the United Kingdom (UK). The opportunity is provided for suppliers to identify those areas or regions where they will be able to provide a service. Tender deadline is 18th March 2026. Further details and how to bid can be found here
CHIC Merchants Framework – Evaluation in progress
The evaluation of bids is underway for the re-procurement of the CHIC Merchants & Materials Framework, in partnership with Efficiency North. More information can be found here
Frameworks in the Procurement Planning StageInitial planning is underway for the following new frameworks:
Asset Compliance & Assurance Framework - This framework includes lots and sublots for Audit, Water Hygiene, Asbestos and Abatement Services and General Risk Advisory Services. UK1 Pipeline notice has been updated to inform the market of the upcoming procurement here
Roofing - This is a comprehensive multi lot framework to deliver all types of roofing repairs and replacements.
Dynamic Markets
In parallel, CHIC is actively developing a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of the CHIC Dynamic Marketplace, aimed at increasing procurement agility and supplier access. In line with the Procurement Act 2023, CHIC’s Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) must be progressively replaced by Dynamic Markets.
Are you registered for the Government’s new Find a Tender service?
The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) has now been in force for almost 1 year.
PA23 legislated for provision of a Central Digital Platform (CDP) to facilitate the publishing of required notices and documents in accordance with the new regulations.
An enhanced Find a Tender service (FTS) was launched by the UK Government on 24th February 2025, which is the CDP for public procurement. FTS is where all UK contracting authorities publish information relating to procurement. It is also the place where identifiers are recorded and/or issued and for suppliers to input their commonly used information. It is a fully integrated digital platform where noticing and supplier information all works together to support public sector procurement.
Find a Tender is free to use for everyone. There are no charges and you should not pay to view opportunities in the public sector Notices for competitions published on CHIC eSourcing.
Where a PA23 notice is required, it will also be published on FTS. Where PA23 notices are not required CHIC eSourcing opportunities will only be published on CHIC eSourcing.
PA23 notices for competitions from all other areas of the UK will be published on FTS. If you intend to bid for above threshold or notifiable competitions in any part of the UK, as a supplier you will need to register on FTS and complete your organisations details. You will then share your FTS/CDP organisation details with the Contracting Authority running the competition for which you are tendering via a share code.
For more information see the button below for a guide produced by the UK Government which provides help on:
- Registering on FTS/CDP
- Completing your organisation details on FTS/CDP
- Sharing your CDP details for a tender
NOTE: The Central Digital Platform (CDP) is a UK Government online service, it is not directly associated in any way with Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC).For more details on CHIC’s procurement programme, please contact Sam Domican, Director of Procurement, at tenders@chicltd.co.uk.
