Exploring the Key Differences Between JCT and NEC Construction Contracts

The construction industry is operating in one of its most challenging environments in recent memory. Ongoing global conflicts, volatile material costs and tightening public sector budgets have placed greater pressure than ever on procurement teams to demonstrate value for money and manage risk effectively.

Race to bid starts for £12bn public sector national developer framework

Procure Partnerships Framework has announced the launch of the procurement process for its first National Developer Framework, starting with opening market engagement across England as it looks to build a pre-qualified panel of developers for public sector regeneration and development activity.

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North West Decarbonisation & Retrofit Framework Supporting the public sector in the North West to decarbonise their estates, supporting them to procure specialist contractors to improve their existing buildings, increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower operational costs. Contact Us Market specialists Procure Partnerships Framework provides the public sector with quick access to decarbonisation […]

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North West Professional Services Framework Supporting the public sector in the North West to procure high-quality professional services, from architectural experts to project managers. Contact Us Market specialists Access a diverse pool of trusted professional services experts, from regional SMEs to multi-nationals. Our Team Is Ready If you’d like to discuss the right framework and […]

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North West Demolition Framework Supporting the public sector in the North West to procure regulated demolition services, from site preparation and enabling works to structural teardowns and material recycling. Contact Us Market specialists Access a diverse pool of trusted demolition contractors, who all deliver high-quality services tailored specifically to public sector needs. Our Team Is […]

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North West Construction Framework Supporting the public sector in the North West to procure small, medium and multi million pound construction works across housing, education, blue light, healthcare, leisure, defence and more.   Contact Us Market specialists The Procure Partnerships’ team has over 60 years combined experience in delivering construction works. Our Team Is Ready […]

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North West Infrastructure Framework Supporting the public sector in the North West to procure high-quality infrastructure works, from rail, roads, bridges and car parks, to flood defence and public realm. Contact Us Market specialists The Procure Partnerships’ team can help you de-risk your scheme by engaging infrastructure specialists early. Our Team Is Ready If you’d […]

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Quicker Procurement
Timeframes

Access to pre-qualified and continuously vetted contractors and consultants allows framework users to reach market within 4–6 weeks (construction) and 2–4 weeks (professional services), which is 2–3 months faster than an open tender. This is one of the fastest compliant routes to market available in the public sector.

Faye Dolan

Framework Director

Real-Time Performance And Compliance Oversight

A free project management platform is provided to framework users to support performance monitoring, risk management, and dispute resolution. The platform enables real-time oversight of financial status, compliance, KPIs, and supply chain health, producing auditable dashboards to support governance and early risk identification.

Faye Dolan

Framework Director

Exceptional Social Value And Sustainability Impact

We mandate a minimum of 12% social value add on every project, with our contractor partners achieving an average of 62% social value add. By providing the right tools and expertise, we ensure social value is embedded in every procurement, helping you build better futures for your people, spaces and places.

Faye Dolan

Framework Director

Commercial, Contractual, & Technical Flexibility

We can advise on the right call off and contract option for your project. With up to 8 forms of contract to choose from, we can also support with suggesting amendments, sense checking cost plans, and much more.

Financial Due-Dilligence

As part of our financial due diligence checks, we actively monitor supplier payment practices.

Using fair payment as a KPI, we track that suppliers are paying invoices within 30 days, helping to identify potential solvency issues or payment delays early.

 

The Procurement Policy Note 018 (PPN 018) requires suppliers to pay 95% of invoices within 60 days (90% with an action plan), our approach safeguards programme continuity and ensures invoices are paid within 30 days, a month ahead of the national policy expectations. 

Regular Auditing

At Procure Partnerships Framework, performance management is embedded at both project and framework level, with pre-established KPIs spanning Cost, Time, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Fair Payment, and Client Satisfaction. Contractors report monthly via a secure cloud-based platform, providing real-time data across all live projects. This continuous monitoring allows us to identify emerging risks early, intervene proactively, and ensure that corrective action is applied consistently across the portfolio.

Social Value is Contractual

We mandate a minimum of 12% social value add on every project, with our contractor partners achieving an average of 62% social value add. Contractors are permitted to report on social value monthly, with all evidence being verified by a Social Value Advisor. Quarterly audits are also undertaken to push social value performance and celebrate successes. Find out more about our social value offering.

Jack Neath

Social Value Advisor

Strict Performance Standards

The framework enforces rigorous performance standards, with all KPIs benchmarked against an 80% threshold. Metrics like cost variance, programme adherence, and accident-free weeks provide quantitative insight, while client satisfaction surveys capture qualitative feedback. In addition, we mandate that pre-construction remains transparent and open book, ensuring contractors provide a minimum of 3 quotes on all packages.

Accountability

Social value is not an afterthought, but a contractual requirement across every framework project. We mandate a minimum of 12% social value add (SVA) on all projects, though our contractor partners consistently exceed this, delivering an average of 62% SVA, equating to £144.7 million in the last year alone.

Jack Neath

Social Value Advisor

Expert Advice

Your dedicated Social Value Advisor works closely with contractors and clients to shape bespoke, strategic social value plans that align with your local priorities. 

Jack Neath

Social Value Advisor

Real-Time Dashboards

The Procurement Act and the updated PPN 002 guidance mandates procurement authorities to set and publish at least three Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all contracts over £5 million. Through our free, secure software, clients can easily monitor social value KPIs in real-time across the project lifecycle.

Jack Neath

Social Value Advisor

Auditing and Reporting

Every social value outcome is evidence-checked and tracked monthly using a free, centralised software, which provides transparency, accountability and robust performance data at every stage of the project lifecycle. 

Jack Neath

Social Value Advisor