Procurement specialist Fusion21 has launched its Reactive Repairs & Maintenance and Empty Buildings Refurbishment & Security frameworks.

Both frameworks operate nationally and have a combined worth of up to £300 million over a four-year period.

Each programme is specifically designed to support housing associations and local authorities with a wide range of reactive works and services. The Reactive Repairs & Maintenance Framework is set to provide a comprehensive service for all general building trades and includes: out-of-hours reactive emergency repairs; void property repairs and major improvements and call handling services on a 24/7 or out-of-hours basis.

Separately, the Empty Property Refurbishment & Security Framework will provide repairs, improvements and security measures to empty properties covering all building trades. Fusion 21 said a single supply partner is being sought to provide  a variety of empty building security services, including alarm and monitoring service provision; cleaning of empty buildings, pest control and grounds maintenance.

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Peter Francis, Director of Operations at Fusion21, said recent figures have revealed housing associations spend around £3.2 billion a year on repairs and maintenance.

"This is a huge area of spend which requires the availability of efficient and quality performing services based on business need.

"Having listened to the views and experiences of Fusion21 members we have developed a framework which addresses a current gap in the market and will also provide housing providers with an opportunity to integrate both responsive and planned work programmes into one package when required.

"Set for launch in October 2018, Fusion21 members accessing these frameworks will benefit from greater cost efficiencies in addition to being able to call off separate lots for contract spend below and over £1million per year."

Richard Medley, Founder & Director of Housing Dynamics, said: "It's fantastic to have supported Fusion21 in bringing this offer to market, using my knowledge and experience through delivering collaborative projects across the sector. With its range of options and in-built flexibilities the frameworks bring a modern, dynamic solution for procuring responsive repairs and void arrangements."

Applications are being invited from interested organisations that meet the criteria, with tender documentation available on the mytenders web portal - www.mytenders.co.uk.

The submission deadline for the both frameworks is 12 noon on Friday, 03 August.

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