Social housing is at the forefront of Polyteck’s recent selection to join Procurement for Housing’s (PfH) Planned Works Framework, a significant initiative valued at £675 million over four years. This partnership enables Polyteck to contribute to essential kitchen and bathroom installations within PfH’s extensive social housing portfolio in Greater London, which is valued at £2 million. This collaboration underscores the importance of high-quality service delivery in the social housing sector, aiming to enhance living conditions for residents across the region.

Overview of Procurement for Housing (PfH)

Procurement for Housing (PfH) serves as a national consortium focused on enhancing procurement practices for over 900 social housing providers throughout the UK. By optimising procurement processes and driving efficiencies, PfH enables these organisations to manage significant budgets effectively, ensuring that resources are utilised to achieve maximum impact. Its comprehensive frameworks facilitate access to pre-qualified suppliers, allowing housing providers to deliver essential services aimed at improving living conditions for tenants. Through these initiatives, PfH plays a vital role in advancing procurement strategies and ensuring value for money within the social housing sector.

James Lines, senior category manager at PfH, added:

“Polyteck has extensive expertise in this area and will add significant value and expertise to what is a critical development project.”

Polyteck’s Role in Social Housing

Polyteck is committed to making a meaningful impact in the social housing sector, as evidenced by its high ratings for social impact, added-value solutions, and contract management during the bid process for the Planned Works Framework with Procurement for Housing (PfH). Our selection for the CHIC framework for kitchen and bathroom renewals further underscores our dedication to enhancing living conditions; this four-year program is designed to assist members in upgrading kitchens and bathrooms that have reached the end of their life cycles. Additionally, Polyteck is proud to be one of the 70 suppliers included in Fusion21’s prestigious Building Improvements Framework. We offer a comprehensive range of services to various housing associations and councils, including Islington, City of London, Brent, Waverley, and the Guinness Trust, reinforcing our role in delivering quality solutions that address the needs of communities across Greater London.

Nemendra Singh, director of housing at Polyteck Group, said:

“We’re delighted to have been named on Procurement for Housing’s Planned Works Framework. Polyteck has an experienced team and strong and effective leadership, a direct labour workforce as well as a well-established supply chain and a commitment to continuous positive societal contribution, which we believe Procurement for Housing recognised during the tender process and led to us being named on the framework. We can’t wait to get started.“

Polyteck’s selection for Procurement for Housing’s Planned Works Framework underscores our commitment to improving social housing conditions in Greater London. By providing high-quality kitchen and bathroom installations, we aim to enhance the lives of residents and contribute to the community’s overall well-being. This partnership reflects our dedication to delivering valuable services and making a positive impact within the social housing sector.