Asbestos Surveys and Removal

CHIC member Fairhive Homes, a Buckinghamshire based housing provider, needed to commission a comprehensive asbestos survey and removal programme across its properties. To meet this need, they procured Pennington Choices for surveys and Rhodar Industrial Services for asbestos removal through CHIC. The project was to be implemented to be delivered over a three year period starting in 2024, with an option for two one-year extensions. Fairhive partnered with CHIC to ensure compliance, effective cost management and high quality service delivery.

Approach

The approach focused on selecting suppliers capable of delivering efficient asbestos surveys and removal services while adhering to high standards of compliance, quality and customer care. The selected surveyors, Pennington Choices and contractor, Rhodar Industrial Services, were required to demonstrate their ability to operate locally, mobilise effectively and maintain excellent customer service while working under stringent regulations. The partnership also emphasised the importance of social value, ensuring that the project would have a positive impact on the local community. Both suppliers showed a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, which was key to maintaining and improving the quality of living for Fairhive Homes residents.

CHIC played an integral role in supporting Fairhive Homes throughout the entire tender process, from inception to delivery. Given the complexity and the scale of properties involved, CHIC ensured the process was tailored to Fairhive’s specific needs. Support included conducting a mini competition, with Fairhive’s team collaborating with the CHIC Procurement, Partnerships and Member Services teams, working together to develop a specification that aligned with Fairhive’s objectives. The shared goal was to provide residents with safer homes, while ensuring the project was managed by capable and high quality suppliers.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Fairhive Homes, CHIC, Pennington Choices and Rhodar Industrial Services resulted in a well structured asbestos survey and removal project that prioritised safety, compliance and community impact.

The partnership has set a foundation for improved resident safety and demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative procurement and contract management in achieving successful outcomes for the contract stakeholders and for residents.

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