Regional procurement specialist EN:Procure, part of social housing consortium Efficiency North, has appointed 10 contractors to its new £30 million lifts framework. Covering the installation, refurbishment, servicing and maintenance of lifts, stairlifts and personal lifting equipment in residential, public and ...
Read More »Polyteck appointed to £2bn Procurement Assist framework agreement
Construction and facilities management firm, Polyteck, has been appointed to a four-year framework agreement with Procurement Assist for the supply and installation of kitchens and bathrooms in social housing across London. Under the framework, Polyteck will be able to tender ...
Read More »Scope 3 emissions – what should FMs know?
By Jonathan Ling, Legal and HR Director at JLA As JLA’s sustainability strategy lead, I take accountability for driving down emissions across our entire value chain. This means I’ve seen first-hand how much influence FMs can have – not just ...
Read More »ABM launches on TOM Social Value Portal
As part of the company’s ESG drive, ABM has launched on the TOM (Themes, Outcomes, Measures) Social Value Portal, a digital platform which helps organisations measure, report, and externally verify their social value activities, particularly within the context of public sector ...
Read More »BCIS reports tender price inflation of 0.5 per cent
The latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.5 per cent between 1Q2025 and 2Q2025 The increase resulted in 2.3 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender ...
Read More »Corporate spending with social enterprises surges by 46%
New figures released yesterday reveal a landmark surge in procurement spending with social enterprises, as 33 big businesses together spent £179 million with suppliers that use profits for social or environmental causes, a 46 per cent year-on-year increase, the highest ...
Read More »Wave renews contract with NEPO worth £120M
National water retailer, Wave, has renewed its place on North East-based procurement organisation, NEPO’s, water framework, worth over £120M. This is a key win for Wave, as it highlights the shared commitment between Wave, NEPO and their customers to grow ...
Read More »OCS lands place on ESPO TFM Framework
OCS has been awarded a place on the ESPO Framework 676_25 for Total Facilities Management, which offers a national solution for public sector bodies seeking comprehensive facilities management services, covering both hard and soft FM requirements. The 676_25 framework replaces ...
Read More »Lovat’s Group secures place on CCS RM6264 Framework
Scottish firm, Lovat’s Group, has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6264 – Facilities Management & Workplace Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), having been awarded a place on both Lot 1 and Lot 2. This achievement marks a ...
Read More »New procurement paths unlock public sector deals for Scottish SMEs
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), Scotland’s largest free-to-join procurement organisation, has introduced two Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) designed to make it easier for businesses to compete for public sector work across Scotland. Scottish SMEs can now apply for the Repairs ...
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