1. Framework Agreements Presented by Andy Duckworth Procurement Manager

2. Agenda Equity Housing Group Procurement Team Pro’s of Frameworks Con’s of Frameworks What Frameworks Equity use and Why

3. Equity Housing Group 4,600 properties Wide geographic spread for our size Specialise in Shared ownership Services are typically outsourced

4. Procurement Team

5. Pro’s - Framework Agreements Lower risk of a challenge Economies of Scale Quicker Suppliers managed by the consortia EU compliant Used as a back up plan

6. Con’s - Framework Agreements Pricing can be old Don’t always get economies of scale Appropriate suppliers are not on the agreement Costs by consortia Don’t need to

7. Framework’s we use NHC Assisted Living – Call monitoring Integrated Fire Safety Door Entry Maintenance Gas servicing / maintenance (Alliance)

8. Framework’s we use Innovation Chain North West All Development opportunities

9. Framework’s we use Procurement for All Planned Maintenance Asbestos Water Hygiene

10. Framework’s we use Procurement for Housing Stationary Energy

11. Framework’s we use Equity’s own Legal Services Grounds Maintenance Responsive Repairs Cleaning / Window cleaning

12. Questions ?