Frameworks

Working collaboratively through recognised frameworks to deliver quality, compliant projects.

Framework Partnerships

At Whitfield & Brown, our framework appointments reflect our commitment to delivering high‑quality construction, refurbishment and fitout projects across the North West and beyond.

By securing places on a range of respected regional framework, we provide public sector partners with fully compliant, efficient routes to procurement, supported by flexibility, best value and strong social value performance. Each framework enhances our ability to collaborate effectively, innovate responsibly and deliver projects that strengthen communities, create opportunities and leave a lasting positive impact.

Whitfield & Brown are appointed to two lots of the Procure Partnerships North West Contractor Framework, covering projects valued between £50k-£1m and £1m-£5m. This fully PCR15/PA23‑compliant, regionally structured framework provides public sector clients with a quick, efficient and compliant route to appoint us for both new‑build and refurbishment projects. Offering flexible procurement options – including direct award, single‑stage and two‑stage routes – the framework is designed to secure best value, support strong local delivery and maximise social value. Social value commitment and delivery are monitored through Compliance Chain, ensuring transparent tracking and consistent achievement of framework social value requirements.

Whitfield & Brown are appointed to the North West Construction Hub Low Value Framework, delivering public sector projects between £1m and £4m. The framework offers significant flexibility, allowing clients to select collaborative contract models suited to individual project requirements, with procurement possible from RIBA Stage 0 through to Stage 4. A robust price-and-quality evaluation process ensures strong value for money, while NWCH’s thorough pre-qualification enables rapid appointment, often within six weeks, providing a streamlined, efficient and fully compliant route to market.

Whitfield & Brown are appointed to multiple lots on the Innovation Chain North framework, including High Value (35+ homes) and Low Value (up to 34 homes) across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, Derbyshire West and Staffordshire. ICN is a PCR 2015-compliant framework established by Great Places Housing Group to support housing and social infrastructure delivery across the North. It provides a compliant and efficient procurement route for sustainable developments, encouraging collaboration, innovation, skills development and strong social value outcomes that deliver lasting community benefit.

Whitfield & Brown are appointed to the JV North £500m Social Housebuilding Framework, a four-year programme led by a consortium of 14 housing associations across the North West. We hold places on two construction lots, enabling delivery of schemes up to £4m and projects between £4m–£12m. The framework provides a compliant and quality-focused procurement route for social housing development, supporting efficient delivery, strong social impact and long-term community investment. As an appointed contractor, we help JV North deliver well-designed, sustainable homes that strengthen neighbourhoods and support regional growth.

Whitfield & Brown are appointed to the £800m Integrated Traditional Build & MMC Framework, a four-year national programme developed by Procurement for Housing in partnership with Building Better. The framework brings together experienced traditional contractors and specialist MMC providers, offering housing associations and local authorities a compliant route to procure principal contractor services for offsite, hybrid and traditional schemes. Designed in response to sector feedback, it supports low- and medium-rise housing and extra-care developments, enabling trusted local contractors to deliver innovative, sustainable homes with strong social value and long-term community benefit.

Whitfield & Brown are appointed to the Torus £224m Housing Framework, a four-year programme supporting the delivery of new homes across the North West. Through this framework, Torus enables compliant procurement of high-quality construction, refurbishment and energy-efficiency improvements that strengthen local communities. Whitfield & Brown support Torus’ ambitious housing programme by delivering safer, warmer and more sustainable homes through new-build and improvement projects. The framework plays a key role in driving regional investment, supporting local supply chains and contributing to long-term regeneration across the Torus operating area.

Whitfield & Brown are approved suppliers on the Pagabo Dynamic Purchasing System for Small Works, providing a compliant procurement route for public sector projects up to £3m. Managed on behalf of the Red Kite Learning Trust, the DPS offers fast, flexible access to pre-qualified contractors assessed for governance, financial stability and technical capability. The system streamlines tendering through a simple Further Competition process, supported by Pagabo’s end-to-end service from feasibility through to evaluation, onboarding and KPI management, reducing timescales while ensuring transparency, value and confident supply-chain selection.

Whitfield & Brown are appointed to the EN:Procure New Build Housing Framework (Gen-4), supporting the evolving needs of public sector bodies operating in a changing delivery environment. The framework provides access to a high-quality supply chain covering all aspects of new-build housing for registered providers and contracting authorities. While available nationally, Whitfield & Brown deliver within the North West, ensuring clients benefit from our regional expertise and established local partnerships. The framework offers a compliant, future-focused procurement route for delivering sustainable, high-quality homes that meet long-term community needs.