About CHIC
A member owned procurement and asset management consortium, delivering efficiencies and social value for its members.
CHIC is a collaborative, not for profit, member owned and governed consortium that delivers compliant procurement solutions and commercial support to our members in partnership with the supply chain. We secure savings for our members and are committed to the delivery of improved environmental outcomes and added social value through all that we do.
Fees
CHIC recovers its costs through transaction fees, generally included within contractor, consultant or supplier prices. CHIC claims these direct from the supply chain, so members just pay the contract cost. Fees are set reflecting the level of service required and the annual contract value. Fees range from 0.5% to 4% (6% for legal services).
The larger the value of the contract or project, then the lower the fee.
CHIC’s managed services offer great value to enhance savings, but if members only want framework access, we adjust fees accordingly.
Service delivery
CHIC’s management services are provided by a dedicated team under a service contract with ARK Consultancy Limited.
The contract was procured by CHIC through a Restricted Procedure public procurement process and performance is monitored by CHIC’s Board of Directors.
Our Mission
To work collaboratively with our members and supply chain partners, to deliver efficiencies through high quality asset management procurement and commercial services.
Our vision is to improve our members homes and communities as asset management experts that provide great procurement services, delivering savings, driving sustainability, embracing new technology and delivering added social value.Â
CHIC's Values
- We will deploy our asset management and procurement expertise to understand our members requirements and we will deliver excellent service support, from project inception to completion.
- We will work primarily in the affordable housing sector, supporting our members to ensure that their customers live in safe and decent homes and communities. We care about the people we work with and will be supportive and professional in all that we do.
- CHIC is a member owned and governed not for profit consortium. Our services must deliver net savings for our members, through the economies of scale created by both efficient procurement solutions and effective commercial support.
- We will work with our members and supply chain partners to maintain a wide range of contract options, but apply these flexibly so we can tailor solutions to individual members needs. We will embrace new ideas and technologies.
- CHIC will act as a knowledge hub for our members, using our collaborative network to help our partners to share and learn. Social value is inherent in all of our activities and we will be proactive in supporting employment, training and community support initiatives.
Case studies
CHIC has delivered significant cost savings, efficiencies and other added value outcomes for our members through multiple projects.
Meet the team
Bringing a wealth of knowledge from across the housing and construction sectors.
Governance
Overseen by a Board of Directors, comprising mainly of member representatives.
