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Northern social landlords launch new framework to build 4,000 homes
A consortium of a dozen housing associations and local authorities is seeking contractors and consultants to join its new £560m construction framework.
The JV North consortium, which comprises 12 social landlords which collectively manage over 125,000 homes, is now inviting contractors and consultants to bid for places in their four-year framework, with the goal of building 4,000 homes. The consortium includes major Northern landlords such as Community Gateway, Johnnie Johnson Housing and Bury Council. Plus Dane Housing, Trafford Housing Trust and One Manchester are also members.
The framework will be split into three bands based on value, with lowest being for projects between £1m and £4m and the highest for projects over £10m. The framework will also be looking to increase opportunities for SMEs on schemes below £2m, as well as seeking contractors to specifically deliver projects using modern methods of construction.
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In a change from previous frameworks, a range of consultants are required including architects, purchaser agents, principal designers, mechanical and electrical engineers, valuers, planning consultants and clerk of works.
Engagement sessions with interested contractors and consultants will be held on 19 April with the deadline to submit applications closing on 11 May. Successful contractors will be picked in June. Sean Stafford, who is director of Saffer Cooper, which manages JV North’s development framework, said: “JV North is adopting the Build Back Fairer principle into this framework and all work it undertakes to help create more rounded communities.
“As such, we have made significant changes to ensure our actions match our words. Framework partners will be asked to help members address inequalities, poor health and unemployment by delivering social value in the schemes they are appointed to.”
Wayne Gales, JV North chair and chief executive at Weaver Vale Housing Trust, said: “It is vital we take a new approach to how we procure contractors and consultants. Our vision is to create genuine partnerships with them.
“We are not focusing purely on narrow economics; we are also looking at the added value provided that will help us deliver a connected masterplan to address housing, health and unemployment to reap Build Back Fairer benefits.”
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