Bids invited as £125m framework renewed by Fusion21

Fusion21, the Huyton-based social enterprise, has announced the renewal of its national Painting, Decorating, and Associated Repairs Framework worth up to £125m over four years.

Bids are now being invited from interested SMEs and contractors.

Covering painting, decorating, and repairs works suitable for the public sector, the framework offers a holistic range of services including internal, external, and associated works.

Split into four sector-specific lots, the structure is:

Lot 1 Housing (worth up to £75m)

Lot 2 Education (worth up to £15m)

Lot 3 Health/Blue Light (worth up to £15m)

Lot 4 Wider Public Sector (worth up to £20m)

Peter Francis, executive director of operations at Fusion21, said: “Set for launch in February 2023 and developed in response to member and supply chain feedback, this framework will support the continued delivery of cost-effective cyclical repairs and decoration programmes – and comes at a time when we’re anticipating a spike in the repairs and maintenance cycle for the housing sector.

“Other benefits for Fusion21 members include accessing a compliant and efficient route to market, whilst being supported to deliver social value they can see in communities, aligned with their organisational objectives.”

Fusion21’s Painting, Decorating, and Associated Repairs Framework offers flexible call-off options including direct award and geographical coverage across the UK, down to a regional and local level.