The launch of a new materials supply framework aims to enhance public sector building processes across the UK.
- Pretium Frameworks and Hyde Group collaborate in introducing this four-year third generation framework.
- Four renowned suppliers secure positions in the single national lot for efficient material delivery.
- The framework promises increased flexibility, drawing from lessons learned in its predecessors.
- A wide array of public sector organisations stand to benefit from improved supply chain management.
The recent launch of the third generation materials supply and managed services framework by Pretium Frameworks and Hyde Group represents a significant step forward for public sector building projects in the United Kingdom. Developed collaboratively with Echelon Consultancy, this four-year framework is designed to aid public sector clients in sourcing and delivering building materials effectively and efficiently.
Four prominent suppliers, namely Huws Gray, Travis Perkins Managed Services, Jewson Partnership Solutions, and Wolseley UK, have been appointed following an open procurement process. This framework, managed by Pretium Frameworks, consolidates the suppliers under a single national lot, ensuring streamlined access to necessary materials for a variety of public sector needs.
Jessica John, who serves as the director of framework partnerships at Pretium Frameworks, highlighted the framework’s flexibility as a key feature. She stated that it allows authorised users to utilise the framework in ways that best meet their unique requirements, providing access to an expansive range of materials while also offering support for managing supply and delivery processes. This approach aims at continuing the legacy of the past frameworks, which have been accessed by over 50 users, delivering services worth £134.5 million.
Mark Batchelor, Hyde Group’s property services director, added that the framework will play an integral role in enhancing the organisation’s repair service offering. By ensuring flexible and efficient access to materials and suppliers, the framework empowers repair teams to expedite repairs and home improvements for their customers. Additionally, the framework builds upon previous experiences to support other housing associations and public sector bodies facing supply chain challenges.
Notably, the framework is accessible to any UK-based public sector entity, including members of their supply chains such as housing providers, local authorities, and NHS hospital trusts. This wide accessibility underscores the framework’s aim to improve resource availability and operational efficiency across diverse public sector organisations.
The introduction of this framework heralds a new phase of improved efficiency and flexibility in public sector building material supply.
