This four-year framework covers consultancy and construction services for housing development in the North and the Midlands.
Housing Partnerships are delighted to be appointed to 8 lots on the Innovation Chain North (ICN) Framework.
Lot H1 (High value)- West
Lot H2- East
Lot L1 (low value)- Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Derbyshire West and Staffordshire
Lot L2- Lancashire and Cumbria
Lot L4- North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire & East Yorkshire
Lot L5- South Yorkshire, Derbyshire East, North Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire
Lot P1 (Principal contractor)- West
Lot P2- East
Innovation Chain North is an OJEU compliant framework managed by Great Places Housing Group (GPHG). The framework will provide clients to deliver high quality, sustainable mixed-use housing and associated social infrastructure schemes.
The lots have been split into contractor lots and consultant lots which is further split by region and/or value. The high value lots (H1-H2) focus on schemes of 35 homes and above whereas the low value lots (L1-L5) are for 34 homes and below. The principal contractor lots (P1-P2) support the delivery of modular homes whereas the Apartment specialist lots (A1-A2) focus on the delivery of apartments. Consultancy lots (C1-C11) are split by region across the North and North East.
Benefits
Value for money: ICN achieves value for money outcomes by benchmarking the prices and quality of the suppliers across the framework.
Social value: The framework has well-established social value requirements and provides a management tool to maximise the social impact of the projects, such as job creation, training, and community engagement.
Performance management: The framework monitors and evaluates the performance of the suppliers using key performance indicators (KPIs) and due diligence documentation, which ensures high standards of delivery and accountability.
Collaboration: The framework fosters collaboration among sector peers, clients, and suppliers, which enables sharing of learning, experiences, and best practices
-Standardisation: The framework provides access to up-to-date standardised information and contracts, which simplifies the procurement process and reduces risks and uncertainties.
