News from CHIC

CHIC is extending the deadline for tender returns for the new Fire Safety Framework to Friday 4th October. This comprehensive framework is designed to help CHIC’s members manage fire and building safety effectively. It covers a range of fire prevention related services, including the remediation, installation, servicing and maintenance of both passive and active fire […]

The Grenfell Phase 2 inquiry papers make for sobering, but, sadly, not surprising reading.  The findings of the report show that there were plenty of warnings about the risks that some products and construction methods posed, and that appropriate regulation was lacking. It also describes how individuals and organisations failed, at every stage, to act

CHIC is delighted to be launching a new framework for our members to procure contractors for replacement kitchens and bathrooms for both existing homes and newbuild schemes. CHIC recognises that our members have a continuous responsibility to invest in their homes, including the replacement of kitchens and bathrooms on 20 and 30 year cycles. These

CHIC recently hosted a webinar in collaboration with Equans on SHDF Wave 3 – The Next Steps for Social Landlords. Achieving net zero by 2050 is now widely understood to be a real target across our sector and has progressed rapidly from a distant target to a mainstream objective. The Government has supported the delivery

Under the new Procurement Act 2023, the implementation and award of Frameworks changes from 28th October, alongside a change to Dynamic Markets which will replace Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS). Frameworks Section 45 of the new Procurement Act defines a Framework as a ‘contract between a contracting authority and one or more suppliers that provides for

CHIC’s Head of Development, Sarah Davey, explores the world of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and its potential impact on the housing sector. Despite years of discussion, MMC has struggled to gain traction in housing, emphasised with this years collapse of key sector providers, including those with Homes England support, like L&G and Ilke Homes.

Member and Supplier Feedback Survey 2024: Insights and Future Actions CHIC uses an independent survey company, Fusion Insight, to undertake an annual survey of our members and supply chain partners. The 2024 survey is now complete and we have summarised the findings in this article. Survey Overview The survey was conducted via anonymous web based

Our Business Intelligence Manager, Martin Radbourne, shares his journey of leveraging his Masters Degree to improve processes. Thanks to the knowledge gained through his recent studies, CHIC is now making it’s data more intelligent and effective: This week marks my fifth year, but I hadn’t been working at CHIC for more than a year before

Please join us in welcoming the appointment of Amanda Long as the new Independent Chair of the CHIC Board. Amanda brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to consumer protection, corporate responsibility and ethical business practices. Her career has been distinguished by her ability to lead transformative change and make a substantial impact. Over

The forthcoming changes required from the Procurement Act in October 2024 introduce significant reforms focusing on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), exclusion and debarment to enhance the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public procurement processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Key performance indicators are contractual targets against which a supplier’s contract delivery can be measured. They should