Securing efficiencies and savings for our members
CHIC now has over 100 members across the UK, all benefitting from smart asset management and procurement efficiencies
“The project was delivered in a timely manner and we are very pleased with the service”
Aster Group
“Whenever we need a compliant solution, we always go to CHIC first because 9 times out of 10 they will have what we need”
Oakleaf
“Connexus has been a member of CHIC since its inception in 2010. The investment is very much long-term and has helped us achieve great savings and efficiencies over the years”
Connexus
“Taking out the headache of running our own procurement exercises, it allows our organisation to allocate our time elsewhere and makes us more efficient”
Saxon Weald
To date we have saved our members over
£53Million
Quick and efficient route to market to fit your requirements.
We work with our members to maximise end to end supply chain value. Transform the way you deliver your services with fully managed procurement, expert account management, dedicated supply chain liaison and commercial support. CHIC can be the critical friend to help deliver long term savings.
OUR SERVICES
Planned Investment
Get the big things right first time with our materials only, labour only or combined packages for all types of planned maintenance work, including fire prevention and zero carbon.
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Building Safety
Save time on procuring specialist building safety services with our ready to go frameworks and contracts for everything from asbestos management to fire, gas, and water hygiene.
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Merchants & Materials
CHIC, as one of the leading national social housing procurement consortia, has procured frameworks, that covers all materials needs for registered providers of social housing. CHIC provides a fully managed service.
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BuildSmart New Homes
CHIC’s BuildSmart is our service for members developing newbuild homes. It enables a step change in housing delivery, primarily focused on Modern Methods of Construction.
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Legal Services
CHIC’s legal services framework creates savings and efficiencies through a panel of the country’s leading housing specialist law firms.
Find out moreCHIC WEBINARS ARE BACK!
Due to the popularity of CHIC’s 2020 webinar programme, which replaced our annual conference, we will be delivering a new programme of topical webinars throughout 2021. You can expect informative […]
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Our monthly newsletter is a great source for key sector news. Our December edition takes a look at the new DPS solutions CHIC has to offer, the key findings from […]
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