News from CHIC

Over the course of this year the Joint Contracts Tribunal has been rolling out 2024 editions of their suite of contracts, beginning with the Design and Build contract which arrived back in April 2024, followed by the Minor Works (May 2024), Intermediate Contract (July 2024), Standard Form (August 2024) and the JCT PCSA (September 2024). […]

The implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, which was initially scheduled for today, has been postponed to 24th February 2025. This delay brings both challenges and opportunities for contracting authorities, suppliers and procurement specialists. Below we explore why the delay happened, what it means for stakeholders and how to make the most of the extended

We are pleased to share CHIC’s 2023/24 Annual Report with all our members and stakeholders. Read the Full Report Here At the start of 2023/24, we were delighted to welcome Amanda Long as our new Independent Chair Elect and she was formally appointed Chair in June 2024. However, the year was also marked by the

CHIC and Trowers & Hamlins have come together to host a training session which covers the intricacies of using JCT Contracts for CHIC members. Katie Saunders from Trowers & Hamlins provides a comprehensive overview of the JCT contracts, including best practices for their application. She delves into the amendments and changes introduced in the 2024

Volunteering Initiatives at CHIC At CHIC, our commitment to social value extends beyond our contractual commitments, by delivering our own social value objectives. This is through supporting our members and partners within community projects, hosting and attending fundraising events and funding and supporting a graduate apprentice through a two year placement within the CHIC team. 

“Overall, my time with CHIC and ARK Consultancy has been an exceptional learning experience.” This summer, ARK Consultancy and CHIC collaborated to offer a two-week work experience programme for an A-level student eager to explore the world of marketing and advertising. The initiative provided hands-on experience, allowing the student to immerse themselves in real-world projects,

Greater flexibility afforded through the simplification of public procurement legislation means contracting authorities are also required to be more transparent and accountable at each stage of the procurement lifecycle. The expectation is that all suppliers must register their information on the new Supplier Information System to participate in any public tender, and all notices by

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