Consultancy

Expert advice from leading firms

CHIC has procured a wide range of services with expert technical, consultancy and agency providers to ensure our members have access to the advice they need. Consultants have tendered a range of rates for specific types of project work along with competitive time charge rates. Selection can be based on the framework tendered rates, or a specific scope of work can be priced to reflect a members project or programme requests.

Framework Lots

Risk Assessments

Fire Risk Assessments→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007313
Framework Start Date: 08/04/2021
Framework End Date: 07/04/2025

This Lot on the CHIC Risk Assessments framework covers fire risk assessments including cladding identification and inspection

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Water Hygiene Risk Assessments & Consultancy→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007313
Framework Start Date: 08/04/2021
Framework End Date: 07/04/2025

This Lot on the CHIC Risk Assessments framework covers water hygiene including risk assessments and consultancy

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Legal Services

Property & Development→

OJEU Reference Number: 2020/S 122-300457
Framework Start Date: 01/07/2020
Framework End Date: 30/06/2024

The CHIC Property & Development lot on our Legal Services Framework comprises of 15 of the country’s leading housing specialist law firms. The service offers more than 200 fixed-fee deals plus hourly rates at an average 30% discount on firms’ standard charges. 

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Housing & Asset Management→

OJEU Reference Number: 2020/S 122-300457
Framework Start Date: 01/07/2020
Framework End Date: 30/06/2024

The CHIC Housing & Asset Management lot on our Legal Services Framework comprises of 14 of the country’s leading housing specialist law firms. The service offers more than 200 fixed-fee deals plus hourly rates at an average 30% discount on firms’ standard charges. 

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Corporate, Governance & Finance→

OJEU Reference Number: 2020/S 122-300457
Framework Start Date: 01/07/2020
Framework End Date: 30/06/2024

The CHIC Corporate, Governance & Finance lot on our Legal Services Framework comprises of 12 of the country’s leading housing specialist law firms. The service offers more than 200 fixed-fee deals plus hourly rates at an average 30% discount on firms’ standard charges. 

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Asbestos Abatement

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OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-000537
Framework Start Date: 19/04/2021
Framework End Date: 18/04/2024

The majority of the work in this framework will be removal work but limited amounts of asbestos management work will also be required such as encapsulation. Typical work areas will include removal of the following items: • Fascia, barge or soffit board; • Roof tiles; • Downpipes or gutters; • Thermoplastic floor tiles; • Plasterboard ceiling or wall lining with artex; and; • Pipe insulation.

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Consultancy Services

Façade Engineer→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-024300
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29.09.2025

Design consultant appointed to take forward projects of any works value , but generally expected to be upwards of £1m construction value. Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE); or Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

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Fire engineer→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-024300
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29.09.2025

Design consultant appointed to take forward projects of any works value , but generally expected to be upwards of £1m construction value providing pre and post contract services through design and construction, commissionng and in-use in accordance with RIBA stages 1-7. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Diploma Level 3 and above Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (NEBOSH).

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Housing and Asset Management Services→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-024300
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29.09.2025

Asset Management Services – Services to Existing Assets This includes (but is not limited to) the following consultancy support activities: • Interim Management • Asset Management Strategy Consultancy • Stock Condition Validation • Stock Condition Surveying • Asset Data Analysis and Review • Asset Performance Analysis and Grading • Cost and Quality Benchmarking Development Services – Supporting the Development of New Assets This includes (but is not limited to) the following consultancy support activities: • Interim Management • Site Finding • Viability Assessments • Market Appraisals • Marketing Plans • Property Sales • Project Management • Programme Management Housing Management Services – Supporting Services to Residents This includes (but is not limited to) the following consultancy support activities: • Interim Management • Organisational Reviews • Performance Analysis • System and Process Reviews • Policies and Procedures • Customer Service Reviews • Membership of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE); · Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); · Chartered Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

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Integrated Consultancy Team→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-024300
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29.09.2025

Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) appointed to take forward projects of any works value , but generally expected to be upwards of £1m construction value providing pre and post contract services through design and construction, commissionng and in-use in accordance with RIBA stages 1-7. The ICT will prepare the tender documents to be used to appoint an Integrated Supply Team (IST) following a standalone competition advertised on Find a Tender (FTS)or already appointed by the Authority under a separate CHIC Framework Agreement or CHIC Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Core disciplines include,Contract Administrator, Employers Agent, Building Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor and Principal Designer.

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Structural Engineer→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-024300
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29.09.2025

Structural Engineering design consultants appointed to take forward projects of any works value , but generally expected to be upwards of £1m construction value appointed to take forward projects of any works value , but generally expected to be upwards of £1m construction value providing pre and post contract services through design and construction, commissionng and in-use in accordance with RIBA stages 1-7 with Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).

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Digital Asset Delivery

Digital Advocate→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-012553
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29/09/2025

To empower our members to understand what they could achieve, the capabilities of a Digital Asset and coordinate a process and plan of execution – the chosen partner(s) will have experience in advising and guiding clients in this subject. The understanding of an organisation, the teams and technologies used and the knowledge to advise an affordable, scalable, and simple strategy for our members to gain the maximum value for their investment into Digital Assets.

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Digital Asset Collation→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-012553
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29/09/2025

Our members have a huge array of Asset data already in multiple different formats and locations, such as databases, shared drives, hard (printed) copy etc. Our partner(s) will have the expertise and infrastructure to advise and deliver solutions to our members to enable them to securely store and access each of these pieces of data in coordination with their Digital Asset Management (DAM).

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Digital Asset Creation→

Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29/09/2025

Partner(s) will have the capability to manage and create Building Information Modelling (BIM) data. For new build, the partner(s) can co-ordinate with the main contractor and ensure all accurate BIM data to be delivered is correct, relevant and is of good quality. For existing buildings, take the Capture data (above) and create accurate 3D BIM models/2D elevations and Floor Plans. In both scenarios, our partner(s) will have full understanding of BIM requirements and ensure for our members, all compiled is what they need. Partner(s) will also complete other BIM support programs as well as manipulate the 3D/2D created to produce further interactive and informative datasets that will deliver unique Digital Assets for our members.

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Digital Capture→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-012553
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29/09/2025

To create an accurate “as built and as is today” 3D model and/or 2D plan of a building, it first must be digitally captured. Our selected partner(s) will have the in-house capability to digitally capture a building, in all the relevant forms, to enable the creation of this data and other digital assets to enhance the Digital Asset Management (DAM) functions

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Digital Twin Platform→

OJEU Reference Number: 2021/S 000-012553
Framework Start Date: 30/09/2021
Framework End Date: 29/09/2025

Partner(s) will have their own secure web accessed Digital Twin Platform that brings together all the elements required to bring value to the viewer of our members physical asset. At minimum, this platform must deliver all the elements defined in the Golden Thread of information to all the relevant stakeholders. Additional to the above elements, the chosen partner(s)’s Digital Twin Platform will have the capability to: • Capture and report asset performance to inform reactive maintenance and help proactively plan future investments. • Enable manual and in future automated ability to carry out “what if” scenario planning using a virtual environment that can go through an infinite number of repetitions and scenarios. • Empower our members to experience immersive and interactive Virtual Reality (VR) experiences of their portfolio from anywhere in the world with minimal technology requirements. • Have a 5-year development plan for additional capabilities their platform will be able to deliver – as and when our members wish to add new capabilities.

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DPS Categories

Development

Contractors→

CHIC’s Contractors category on the Development DPS is for single units to large multi-unit schemes using a variety of build types including but not limited to traditional, timber-frame and modular off-site solutions.

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Consultants→

CHIC’s Consultancy category on the Development DPS includes, but is not limited to Architects, Principle Designer, Cost Consultants, Planning, Employers’ Agents, Project Managers, Purchasers’ Agents, CDM Co-Ordinator, Valuations, Clerk of Works, Structural Engineer, Surveyors (including Quantity/Soil/Asbestos/Topographical/PartyWall/Building), Acoustic Engineers, Fire-Risk Assessors, Ecologists, Traffic/Transport and Highways

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Additional Services→

CHIC’s Additional Services category on the Development DPS includes, but is not limited to Contractors for remediation, demolition, site clearance, asbestos removal, geotechnical, landscaping and agriculturalists (e.g. knotweed removal).

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Asbestos

Asbestos Removals→

This Category on the CHIC Telecoms DPS includes, but is not limited to all Asbestos Removal from domestic and communal / commercial areas (both occupied and void) to the relevant current British Standards at the time of draw down

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Asbestos Surveying→

This Category on the CHIC Asbestos DPS includes, but is not limited to all Asbestos Surveying services to include (but not limited to) surveying, sampling and analysis of asbestos to domestic and communal / commercial areas (both occupied and void) to the relevant current British Standards at the time of draw down.

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Fire Protection and Sprinkler Systems

Fire Risk Assessments→

This Category on the CHIC Fire Protection and Sprinkler Systems DPS is for fire risk assessments including cladding identification and inspection

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Lone Worker and Tracker

Site Surveying→

This Category on the CHIC Lone Worker and Tracking DPS includes, but is not limited to training and support for both lone worker devices/vehicle trackers for all membership base.

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Agency

Asset Management / Property Services, including trade operatives→

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, health & safety officers, asset managers, development managers, property service officers, leasehold managers and trade operatives. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services.

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All Employee Types and Specialisms→

Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of the employees and associated agency services from all/any of the other categories within this DPS and any other role or specialism required by the Customer.

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Executive / Board Members→

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, chief executive officers, executive directors, strategic directors and non-executive board members. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services.

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Executive Support / PA→

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, personal assistants, office administrators, sales negotiators. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services.

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Finance→

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, management accountants (including capital and treasury, rents and service charges), business assurance officers and accounts payable officers. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services.

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Housing Services→

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, customer relationship managers (Housing Officers), retirement living co-ordinators, governance advisors, and contact centre officers. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services.

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Human Resources and Communications→

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to,HR advisors/co-ordinator/administrators, payroll officers and communications managers. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services.

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Information Technology→

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, infrastructure managers, IT Helpdesk and data analysts. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services

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