The Gen-4 framework fits the new requirements of public sector bodies in a fast-changing environment, with higher attention to data protection, the modern slavery act, the equality act, sustainability, plus modern solutions to social value benefits.
It sources the best in a wide range of disciplines to build a leading edge supply chain for registered social housing providers and public sector contracting authorities across Yorkshire and Humber, the East Midlands and North West for planned and responsive, installation, repairs and maintenance works.
The framework is predominantly focused on the delivery of work to social housing properties in Yorkshire, Humber, the East Midlands and North West, but may extend to other public buildings such as schools and offices and other areas of the UK.
100 contractors
100 contractors who demonstrated compliant experience, competence and capability were all appointed to at least one lot of the framework, however many contractors were successful in being appointed to more than one.
36 Lots
Lot 1 Kitchen and Bathroom Installation Works less than £3m
Lot 2 Kitchen and Bathroom Installation Works more than £1m
Lot 3 Adaptation Works
Lot 4 Window and Door Installation Works less than £3m
Lot 5 Window and Door Installation Works more than £1m
Lot 6 Brickwork, Masonry and Associated Ancillary Works
Lot 7 General Building Works and Repairs less than £3m
Lot 8 General Building Works and Repairs more than £1m
Lot 9 Paint and Pre-Paint Repair Works
Lot 10 Paving and External Works
Lot 11 External Fabric Works to High Rise
Lot 12 Gas Servicing and Maintenance Works
Lot 13 Heating Installation Works less than £3m
Lot 14 Heating Installation Works more than £1m
Lot 15 Commercial Heating Installation Works
Lot 16 Electrical Inspection, Testing and Remedial Repairs
Lot 17 Electrical Installation Works less than £3m
Lot 18 Electrical Installation Works more than £1m
Lot 19 Roofing Installation Works less than £3m
Lot 20 Roofing Installation Works more than £1m
Lot 21 Fire Compartmentation Works
Lot 22 Fire Doors Installation and Maintenance Works
Lot 23 Fire Alarms Installation and Maintenance Works
Lot 24 Fire Sprinkler Systems Installation and Maintenance Works
Lot 25 Damp Remediation Works
Lot 26 Renewable Heating and Ventilation Installation Works
Lot 27 External Wall Insulation
Lot 28 Loft and Cavity Wall Insulation
Lot 29 Solar PV Works
Lot 30 Whole House Internal and External Insulation Works less than £3m
Lot 31 Whole House Internal & External Insulation Works more than £1m
Lot 32 Whole House Retrofit Works less than £3m
Lot 33 Whole House Retrofit Works more than £1m
Lot 34 Voids Clear
Lot 35 Voids Clean
Lot 36 Voids Clean and Clear, Monitor and Secure Works - Unawarded
Lot 37 Voids Refurbishment Works
Call off
Members can access the framework via mini-tender or direct award, offering flexibility in procurement processes. Lots are divided by scheme size.
The FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract is designed to integrate projects under JCT, NEC and other project contracts.
The framework is backed by an extensive catalogue of schedules of rates to bring further speed and efficiency to the award of contracts, and has at its core standardised processes which improve project development and management.
85% SMEs
To contribute to regional economic regeneration through targeted sourcing, Efficiency North has appointed high performing contractors, 85% of which are SMEs, not only to provide opportunities for them, but also to offer the benefits these smaller size companies can provide for our members, in addition to the value of larger national contractors. EN:Procure has aimed to create the right conditions to allow contractors and communities alike to thrive through the activity of the framework.
Dynamic ESG delivery
The framework has been carefully considered to align with the Government’s recommendations for Constructing the Gold Standard, emphasising quality, innovation and sustainability. Through a collaborative structure core group defence within the Framework Alliance Contract, EN:Procure and contractors will work together to reduce inflationary impacts on members, understand and map supply chains, generate greater social value and accelerate our contractors and members’ journeys to net zero.
The framework includes dynamic models for ESG delivery, reflecting many of the themes in the government’s Constructing the Gold Standard report. Contractors are required to deliver one ESG unit per £50,000 contract spend to provide a wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits for communities served by Efficiency North’s membership of social housing providers. Social value outcomes are measured through the National TOMS system.
ESG units include:
- educational activities such as visits to construction sites, free webinars and mock employment interviews
- volunteer days in the local community
- donations to our charity EN:Able Communities CIO or EN:Able Futures CIC flexi-job apprenticeship service
- short training courses to upskill the workforce
- T-level work experience
- T-level work placement
- New full time employment position for minimum 12 months
- Direct apprenticeship
- Flexi-job apprenticeship through EN:Able Futures CIC