Materials Supply Contract for Fairhive - Market Engagement

Echelon Consultancy is conducting preliminary market engagement on behalf of Fairhive to gather supplier feedback for a materials procurement contract. Fairhive currently spends approximately £3.5 million annually on materials across all categories to support its Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) in delivering responsive repairs and void works. The organisation is seeking to appoint a single supplier through a managed store model to streamline operations and reduce costs. This engagement invites input from suppliers, merchants, and interested parties on the proposed approach, including scope, contract structure, and commercial model. Feedback will be treated confidentially and will not influence any subsequent evaluation process. Participation is optional and does not obligate suppliers to bid on the final contract. Interested parties can respond via the provided Microsoft Forms link to share their views and help shape the procurement strategy.