Procurement Update for CHIC Members
By 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 has been embedding the Procurement Act into all new framework activities. Here is the latest update on our framework procurement programme:
CHIC Procurement Team Supporting the New Procurement Regime
As the new public procurement regime continues to embed across the sector, CHIC’s Procurement Team is proud to be playing an active role in supporting its successful implementation.
Through our involvement in the Cabinet Office’s Communities of Practice, members of the team have been recognised as Advanced and Expert Practitioner Superusers, reflecting their expertise and commitment to driving best practice.
In this role, the team has supported the adoption of the new regulatory framework by acting as trusted advisors, identifying implementation challenges and sharing insight across a wide network of public sector professionals. This collaborative approach has contributed to a strong and growing community focused on knowledge exchange and continuous improvement.
Being at the forefront of sector and procurement developments is important to CHIC. Our active engagement ensures that we remain up to date with the latest guidance, policy changes and best practice, enabling us to provide informed, effective support to our members and supply chain partners.
As the procurement landscape continues to evolve, CHIC remains committed to maintaining this position, ensuring our members benefit from the highest standards of expertise, insight and innovation.
Here is the latest update on our framework procurement programme:
Live Procurements
CHIC Merchants Framework 2026-2034 – Awarded
CHIC and Efficiency North have now announced the appointed suppliers for the re-procured Merchants Framework. This provides members with a compliant route to procure building materials, merchant services and managed stores solutions across responsive repairs, planned investment, retrofit and compliance programmes. The UK06 Contract Award Notice can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044154-2026
CHIC Consultancy Framework – Evaluation in progress
The evaluation of bids is underway for the re-procurement of the CHIC Consultancy Framework. The scope and lot structure covers a wide range of built environment related professional consultancy services, comprising but not restricted to Building Surveying, Contract Administration, Employers Agent, Quantity Surveying, and Principal Designer services, and any other roles that may be required to support the delivery of high-quality sector asset related projects. More information can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010587-2026
Frameworks currently out to tender
Asset Compliance & Assurance Framework - The services required under this framework will support a range of CHIC’s members with a diverse portfolio of domestic and non-domestic assets, including individual properties, blocks and estates, as part of members’ asset management, compliance and assurance programmes. The framework is intended to support members in meeting their statutory, regulatory and governance obligations, while managing risk to residents, staff and building users.
CHIC is procuring a multi-disciplinary asset compliance and assurance framework, incorporating specialist services defined by the lots and any other associated services that may reasonably be required to support compliant asset operation and building safety. Support may be required at any stage of the compliance lifecycle, including but not limited to risk assessment, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, remedial works, independent assurance, audit, reporting and verification. Services may relate to cyclical compliance programmes, responsive or corrective works, assurance reviews, or other compliance related requirements arising during the framework term. UK4: Tender notice has been published to inform the market of the upcoming procurement: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012537-2026
Frameworks in Procurement Planning Stage
Planning is underway for the following new frameworks:Kitchen Materials Framework - This is a 4-year Framework from which our members will award contracts for the supply and fit of kitchens and associated goods, works and services to each Member. It is anticipated this lot will cover both existing and newbuild properties. UK1 Pipeline notice has been published to inform the market of the upcoming procurement: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042977-2026
Roofing Systems and Related Works - This will be a comprehensive multi lot framework to deliver all types of roofing repairs and replacements. The scope of the framework is now being developed by the CHIC team. UK1 Pipeline notice has been published to inform the market of the upcoming procurement: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034345-2026
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) will be progressively replaced by a range of new Dynamic Markets.
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- Avoid missed tender opportunity notifications.
- Stay connected to ongoing post-tender clarifications.
- Manage all your ongoing tender and DPS/Dynamic Market activity in one place.
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