Acting as the agent, our aim is to make the delivery of construction and building services projects straightforward.

The Suffolk Construction & Building Services Framework covers projects from £10,000 to £40 million and upwards, and offers unrivalled capacity, responsiveness, expertise, and flexibility. We will provide the skills, knowledge, and support to deliver outstanding results.

Framework Access:

The access agreement form allows customers to be provided with the key commercial view our official framework documentation. By completing the form, customers are making Concertus aware of their intent to potentially use the framework and enable Concertus to identify the support required for the procurement. The form is also in place to ensure that the documents are treated appropriately, particularly regarding confidential information.

Completing the access agreement does not commit the customer to using the framework.

The Framework is:

• Simple and easy to use.
• Demonstrates value for money.
• Complies with UK procurement rules.
• Robust and involves parties that are experienced with working in the public sector.
• Contains a pre-selected and scored list of locally based contractors in the East of England.
• Benchmarked using key performance indicators and enables ongoing benchmarking against market costs.

The Framework is compliant with procurement regulations and was procured under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended and awarded in 2023.

Framework Start Date: 1st June 2023
Framework End Date: 31st May 2027
FTS Contract Notice Ref: 2022/S 000-028322 Suffolk Construction and Building Services

Framework – Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)

We aim to deliver meaningful change.

We instigate and drive collaboratively creating meaningful change and stiving to continually Making a Difference for our People, Places, Partners and Planet.

To do this effectively, we develop a Local Implementation Plan to co-ordinate the Social Value additionality delivered in collaboration with contractors for large scale builds. From conception to completion, we explore imperative need within the local community, such as high crime rates and unemployment and develop and deliver outcomes which combat the key issues. All social value activity is quantified to ensure the impact is monitored and measured using the TOM System, a set of economic, social and environmental performance measures that underpin every project. Social Value targets are set and agreed, ensuring commitments are in alignment with community need.

Our vision is to create a sustainable and inclusive built environment, that positively impacts our communities with the below aims and goals.

• Actively engaging with local communities to understand their needs and aspirations and incorporating their feedback into projects.
• Prioritising hiring local talent, providing job opportunities and contributing to the local economy.
• Investing in training and development programs to upskill workforce and provide opportunities for young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds in the region.
• Adopt environmentally friendly construction methods and materials, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint, reduce and recycle waste, promote sustainability and encourage innovation.
• Provide guidance and support our local supply chain, SMEs and VCSE to encourage ethical practice including reducing their Carbon Net Zero journey and biodiversity impact. By sharing expertise, resources and encouraging the shift in behaviours and awareness.
• Invest time and funds towards volunteering and fundraising for charitable causes.
• Ensuring equal opportunities for all, irrespective of gender, age, race, or disability, fostering a diverse and inclusive regional workforce.

‘Giving Back’ to the Community – A twice annual community volunteering event will be held within Suffolk for the SCC Construction Framework.

‘Giving Back’ Engagement – An annual event held for social value representatives on the framework. A half day event which allows networking, creative conversations and examples of best practice to be shared with the wider framework. If you would like to register an individual to receive the social value relative invitations, please ensure you send this to [email protected].

‘Giving Back’ to Individuals – A supported network of individuals and organisations that have benefited from the Framework social value activity- Members of the network will have access to our on-line Converse training platform, Employee Assistance Programme, mentoring and project-based learning.