EN:Procure is looking for “experienced and qualified contractors of all sizes” to bid for places on the framework designed to deliver affordable schemes for social housing landlords across Yorkshire and Humber.

Works covered by the deal will include site preparation, site remediation, associated civil engineering and infrastructure works, design, new build construction, refurbishment and the development of various property types.

The framework has been flexibly structured to increase the number of opportunities available regardless of contractors’ size or location, and is divided into the following four Lots:

• Lot 1 Schemes up to a maximum of 10 units
• Lot 2 Schemes of between 8 and 35 units
• Lot 3 Schemes of between 30 and 85 units
• Lot 4 Schemes of 70 units and over

Emma Mottram, EN:Procure Head of Operations, said: “The new framework is one of the next generation of EN:Procure’s intelligent procurement solutions and presents a huge opportunity for local contractors.

“We’ve divided it into lots that we hope will encourage businesses of all sizes who can offer a fantastic standard of work.”

Interested contractors can apply here and the deadline for submitting tenders is 17.00 on 12th September 2019.

The EN:Procure team are holding a Bidders Event for interested contractors on Thursday 22^nd August 2019 at Efficiency North’s offices, 1st Floor, Sovereign Court, 300 Barrow Road, Meadowhall, Sheffield, S9 1JQ.

Mottram said: “The Bidders Event will give contractors practical, easy to understand advice on what to expect, what we’re looking for, and key timings for the process.

“We’re keen to help a broad range of contractors get a place to create a framework of the highest quality and flexibility for our landlord membership.”