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The dignity of tenants is paramount and that requires frameworks delivering warm, safe homes at speed

Procurement frameworks are often seen as back-office tools, but when designed with resident wellbeing in mind they become vital levers for delivering safer and warmer homes, says Rory Evans, regional director at LHC

Contractors sought for major public buildings framework

Applications for the latest public buildings framework from LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) – worth a total of £1.5bn – are open until 9 December 2025.

New Chair leads future expansion strategy for public sector procurement body

Public sector procurement specialist LHC Procurement Group has appointed Dame Maria Miller DBE as its new chair from 14 October 2025.

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CHIC: The sector asked – has the government delivered?

After the Spending Review the focus needs to be on effective, efficient and quality delivery, says Stephen Sharman, director of member services at CHIC

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How CHIC is reimagining social housing planned maintenance

Social landlords need a smart system that streamlines procurement and offer clear oversight, says CHIC

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LHC Procurement Group launches £285m roofing systems framework

A total of 54 contractors have been appointed to the latest Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS5) framework from LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG).

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CHIC: Keeping residents safe and well

Being a housing provider is not easy in 2025. There are many issues that can keep you awake at night. As a regulated sector there is even more pressure and scrutiny (quite rightly) to provide consistently good service outcomes for residents, creating safe and healthy living environments for all.

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Six reasons social housing frameworks are worth their weight in gold

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City of Edinburgh Council uses Prosper framework to award £61m fire safety contract

City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a four-year contract to Harmony Fire to deliver fire safety improvements across 30 multi-storey residential buildings in the city centre.

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Framework provider delivers over £9m in indicative social value

Since 2017, LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has distributed a significant £1,695,892 across England, Scotland and Wales via its Community Benefit Fund.

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Prosper drives New Build Development Framework with key appointment

Procurement experts Prosper has appointed Laura Balaam Wiseman as a Procurement and Contracts Manager to help deliver its New Build Framework.

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Sero retrofit Q&A: What would you do differently?

Kathryn Hulkes, head of retrofit delivery at SNG and Anne-Marie Ratcliffe, key account manager at Sero, share their reflections on improving the retrofit process

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