ARK Management Services - CHIC
Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) Ltd’s management services are provided by a dedicated team, under a fixed price agency agreement service contract, with ARK Consultancy.
ARK was appointed as the managing agent for CHIC following a full PCR 2015 compliant tender exercise.
The contract was procured through an Open Procedure on a fixed price basis. Performance is monitored by CHIC’s Board of Directors.
Who are CHIC?
CHIC is a collaborative, not for profit, member owned and governed consortium that delivers compliant procurement solutions and commercial support to it’s members in partnership with the supply chain. They secure savings for their members and are committed to the delivery of improved environmental outcomes and added social value through all that they do.
How CHIC works
CHIC grants members of the consortium access to a wide range of contractors, suppliers, merchants and consultants through mini-competition or direct award.
Members also benefit from:
- A dedicated Member Services Team, helping to shape their procurement needs.
- A Procurement Team, ensuring compliance in all their contracts.
- A Supply Chain Management Team, assisting with the ongoing management of the supply chain relationships, including data-led back office services, providing a complete managed service.
CHIC secures efficiencies and savings for members’ asset management programmes, including all building safety and compliance, repairs, planned maintenance, retrofit and new build activities.
Working with CHIC
ARK will recommend using CHIC’s services when it believes a client will secure efficiencies through the consortium procurement and management support services.
You can find out more information in the Key Facts document below:
CHIC supported at all points throughout the process and made life much easier, especially helping to ease the administration and technical burdens. Ultimately, we have awarded and started trading with many local and regional contractors delivering vital works to our customers and within our communities.
CHIC has been instrumental in supporting a wide range of our Housing & Health and Safety procurements, providing excellent attention to detail and on-hand support to help us meet urgent deadlines. Their robust framework and DPS solutions, which allow for direct awards and mini competitions, are openly available to us as a public sector authority, offering favourable fees and ensuring smooth procurement processes. The support provided by their Member Services, Technical and Supply Chain teams has been invaluable in assisting us to deliver works and services as part of our asset management strategy.
