Consultancy focused with national framework win

Nottingham and Leicester-based Focus has been awarded a position on a major national framework to supply consultancy services for the third consecutive time, making this the sixth procurement framework that it is currently appointed on.

The position on the ESPO framework runs until July 2023 and will be established for an initial period of two years with an option to extend for a further period up to a total of two years, taking the contract term to a maximum of four years.

The lots include:

Lot 7 Leisure, Culture and Tourism
Lot 8a Asset Management and Delivery
Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability
Lot 8c Facilities Management
Lot 8e Housing and Housing Support
Lot 8g Regeneration and Regional Development
Lot 9a Community Research and Engagement

“We’re delighted to be reappointed on this framework,” said Focus partner Jason Redfearn. “Being a multi-disciplinary firm, we have wide range of expertise to offer both the private and public sector and look forward to the new opportunities it will bring.”

ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), based in Leicestershire, is a public sector owned organisation helping customers achieve the best results by practice in procurement, sourcing, supply chain partner support and management and contract management.