The Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) has published details of its upcoming Asset Compliance & Assurance Framework 2026–30, a four-year procurement with an estimated value of £220 million including VAT. Covering water systems, asbestos management, and compliance assurance services, this framework is directly relevant to businesses providing health and safety, compliance, and asset management services to the social housing and wider public sector.
If you are assessing whether to bid, contact Thornton & Lowe for a rapid suitability assessment, so your bid effort is focused and effective from the outset.
About the Framework
CHIC is a membership organisation serving social landlords and other public sector bodies, providing collaborative procurement routes that members can access without running their own individual tenders. The Asset Compliance & Assurance Framework is designed to give CHIC members a streamlined route to specialist compliance services across their property portfolios.
The framework is divided into three lots:
- Lot 1: Water Storage and Distribution Systems (Legionella risk management, water hygiene, testing and treatment)
- Lot 2: Asbestos Management and Removal
- Lot 3: Compliance Service Assurance (broader compliance management, auditing, and advisory services)
This structure means specialist businesses can bid for the lots where their credentials are strongest, while firms offering a broader compliance service may find Lot 3 particularly relevant. The framework is open to both large compliance providers and specialist SMEs.
For tips on how to approach lot selection and structure a bid for a framework like this, see our guide to the bid/no-bid decision.
Who Should Be Interested?
The framework is relevant to a range of businesses, including: water hygiene and Legionella management specialists; asbestos surveying, management, and removal contractors; health and safety consultancies; CDM coordinators and principal designers; fire risk assessment providers; and broader compliance management and assurance businesses operating in social housing and public sector buildings.
The end-user base spans social landlords, housing associations, local authorities, and other CHIC members – meaning successful suppliers can expect to serve a diverse range of organisations with varying property portfolios.
Bidding Considerations
- Select lots according to your genuine credentials: Don't overstretch. A well-evidenced bid for one or two lots will perform better than a thinly spread submission across all three.
- Know your end markets: CHIC's membership includes social landlords, education bodies, and local authorities. Evidence of delivery in these settings – particularly social housing – will carry weight.
- Demonstrate scalability: With £220 million in potential spend across the framework lifetime, buyers will want confidence that you can deliver consistently at volume. Be explicit about your capacity and quality management systems.
- Keep an eye on the timeline: Confirm submission dates directly via the official Find a Tender notice and build in time for internal approvals.
Quick Facts
- Framework value: £220,000,000 including VAT
- Contracting authority: Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)
- Term: 4 years (2026–30)
- Lots: Water Systems; Asbestos Management and Removal; Compliance Service Assurance
- View the notice on Find a Tender
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: Confirm via the live Find a Tender notice
The CHIC Asset Compliance & Assurance Framework 2026–30 is a meaningful opportunity for specialist compliance businesses with a track record in social housing or public sector property management. Its lot structure rewards genuine expertise, and the CHIC membership base provides a reliable pipeline of work for those who secure a place.
If you want a clear-eyed view of whether this framework suits your business, speak to Thornton & Lowe. Our team can assess fit quickly and help you focus your resources where they will have the greatest impact.
