Newbuild Framework

This new 8-year Framework for construction works and consultancy services will cater for a wide range of project types, from small infill and garage sites to large estate regeneration projects including newbuild, refurbishment/retrofit and cross subsidy housing for sale. It also provides MMC solutions including fully modular, frame & panel and turnkey options. This framework is in the latter stages of the procurement process with it expected to be live for members in February. We will be hosting an event on 7^th March to officially launch the framework, so be sure to keep up to date on our LinkedIn page.

Healthy Homes Framework

To support our members in their work to decarbonise their residents’ homes, this framework will include consultants, contractors and digital solutions for sustainable, cost effective and socially responsible retrofitting and property safety measures. CHIC welcomes tender submissions from consultants, suppliers and contractors for this framework, from SME’s to Tier 1 contractors. The deadline for submissions is 2nd February 2024.

Legal Services Framework

CHIC’s current Legal Services Framework expires on 30th June 2024. It is intended that a replacement Framework agreement will be in place from July 2024. We are currently informing Legal firms who have either participated in previous CHIC framework procurement or expressed interest to register on the CHIC eSourcing platform in preparation for the tender launch.

There will be four Lots:

1. Corporate, Governance and Finance
2. Housing and Asset Management
3. Development
4. Property

Other Frameworks

CHIC is also going to be tendering to establish some replacement 4-year frameworks for planned works, now split into three new frameworks as below. Tenders will be opening in the coming weeks with an expected live date in Q2 of 2024:

Kitchens & Bathrooms - installation of kitchens, bathrooms, and associated goods, for residential properties.

M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) - covering a broad spectrum of heating and related systems. This includes services aimed at enabling members to maintain heating systems, electrical components and fulfill renewable energy obligations.

Passive Fire Protection - for the inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of passive fire stopping products. This includes critical services such as the creation of fire compartments, installation of fire doors, external wall systems/cladding and fire signage, ensuring that fire safety in residential and commercial properties is a top priority.

If you have any questions about upcoming CHIC framework and DPS solutions, please get in touch with Ade Osunsanmi, Head of Procurement, at aosunsanmi@chicltd.co.uk