A new four-year, third-generation framework has been launched, enabling authorised users to access a wide range of materials and to manage supply and delivery.
Building on the success of first and second generation frameworks it, was designed and procured jointly by the Hyde Group and Echelon Consultancy, and will be managed by Pretium Frameworks.
The purpose of the framework is to support with the supply of materials used for the provision of building, refurbishment, installation, or repair of any type of building.
Following an open procurement process four suppliers have been appointed to the PCR 2015-compliant solution across a single national Lot, as follows:
· Huws Gray
· Travis Perkins Managed Services
· Jewson Partnership Solutions
· Wolseley UK
“We’re absolutely delighted to launch this new materials supply and managed services framework, building on the success of the first and second generation offers which were accessed by over 50 users and delivered £134.5m of services,” said Jessica John, Director of Framework Partnerships at Pretium Frameworks.
“It has been designed with flexibility in mind to ensure that authorised users can access it in a way that best reflects their specific needs, offering a wide range of materials, as well as support to manage supply and delivery, from four of the UK’s biggest suppliers of building materials.
“We look forward to building on the legacy of the previous frameworks and look forward to a successful partnership with the new suppliers.”
Mark Batchelor, Property Services Director, The Hyde Group, added: “This new framework is an important part of the work we’re doing at Hyde to improve our repairs service for customers. With flexible and efficient access to a wide range of materials and suppliers, our repairs teams will be able to deliver repairs and home improvements more quickly for our customers.
“Together with Pretium, we’ve built on our knowledge and experience from the previous frameworks to develop a new service that can help other housing associations and public sector organisations struggling with supply chain challenges.”
Social value is built into the framework, with 1% of the call-off contract value to be set aside for community projects etc.
The framework has also been designed to allow users and their suppliers to capture meaningful data which will be utilised to inform the future direction of services.
The framework is open to any public sector organisation throughout the UK, and members of their supply chain, from housing providers and local authorities to NHS Hospital Trusts. For more information on accessing it, email: msms@pretium.co.uk
Pretium Frameworks Ltd, part of the Echelon Group, develops and manages specialist PCR 2015-compliant frameworks on behalf of contracting authorities operating in the public sector. Its suite of frameworks, including building and fire safety services, fleet and rooftop development, offer a different approach to existing frameworks and contract arrangements. There are plans to launch several more frameworks over the next 12 months.
