Procurement
We offer multiple routes to market and intelligent procurement solutions.
We ensure delivery of quality outcomes from our pre-approved and ever growing network of suppliers and consultants. Our fully compliant, open access marketplace is outcomes based, meaning our public sector members only pay for what is delivered.
CHIC provides a compliant, managed procurement service covering:
- Project scoping and planning
- Specification development
- Supplier identification and onboarding
- Commercial management
CHIC’s frameworks are published as “unranked”, providing the flexibility you need to work with the suppliers you want. We offer both direct award and mini competition as routes to market.
This is underpinned by CHIC’s own automated software to oversee all procurement procedures, the CHIC eSourcing portal.
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Requirement Development
Our procurement team will work with you to develop a fully compliant, streamlined process for your project or programme, providing standardised documentation and sharing learning and best practice. There are three levels of procurement service, bronze, silver and gold, depending upon the level of input required from CHIC, to deliver a successful solution. -
Supplier Identification
Our dynamic supplier marketplace encompasses large corporates and SME contractors and consultants. You will be offered our internal knowledge and data to propose the most effective route to access appropriate service suppliers and, for the DPS, identifying and onboarding new suppliers where needed. -
Managed Sourcing Process
We will deliver a managed sourcing process through direct award or mini competition. This includes creating and publishing the invitation to tender (ITT), managing clarification questions pre-tender and managing the evaluation process through to award.
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Contract Award and Management
Working alongside you and your appointed supplier, we will develop detailed, robust and fully compliant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are based on outcomes and value. -
Commercial Management
Our members services and supply chain management teams will work with you and your appointed supplier to ensure delivery and performance are in line with expectations. We will also provide regular reporting on the status and progress of your projects against planned deliverables.
CHIC’s suppliers will be able to move the administrative burden of finding quality suppliers for our members. The service looks at a range of business aspects which apply to the work our members undertake – from financials to operational processes, including compliance issues, i.e. Health & Safety.
Constructionline offers valuable services to the construction industry, particularly small and medium sized businesses, helping them bypass common typical problems associated with the tender process, saving everyone time and money. CHIC suppliers will be able to move through the tender process in a more streamlined fashion through accreditation with Constructionline.
Delivering Intelligent Procurement
All services are underpinned by a range of Frameworks, a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and long-term contracts.
Our Frameworks
CHIC offers a dynamic suite of suppliers, providing members with a marketplace from which to buy and deliver services, fully managed by an in-house supply chain support team.
Our DPS Solutions
A flexible alternative route to market, A Dynamic Purchasing System is an open ended electronic system, meaning new suppliers can join at any time throughout the duration.
