Materials for Maintenance & Capital Works

PfH launched the Materials for Maintenance and Capital Works Agreement in May 2007. As well as using the consortium’s buying power to save £millions in direct costs, this agreement benefits from a ground-breaking new Account Card system.

Over the previous 12 months PfH carried out a successful trial of this new system and the contract to supply Materials for Maintenance and Capital Works has now been awarded to: Burdens; Grafton Group; Jewson; Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS); and United Merchants (Unimer).

What does the Materials for Maintenance and Capital Works deal offer?

• The deal includes more than 30,000 competitively priced products available from thousands of outlets and constantly monitored and managed by PfH.
• The PfH Account Card system provides comprehensive management information and highly efficient transaction processing. Transactions can be linked to job numbers for security, job costing and internal auditing.
• Where operatives are typically processing large numbers of low value transactions, the Account Card will substantially reduce administration costs.
• Rebates are managed through the supply chain to create low net prices. Manufacturers only deal with PfH and Merchants, and no rebate is passed on to contractors.
• The inclusion of United Merchants (Unimer), a co-operative of over 1000 merchants, means Members can support local business sustainability through the agreement.

Tried and tested.

The Materials for Maintenance and Capital Works Agreement has been through a rigorous 12 month trial in conjunction with the Account Card System. As a result almost 50 Members are already using the agreement successfully. Organisations such as: Circle Anglia; Eden Housing Association; Heart of England Housing Association; MHS Homes; and Worcester Community Homes are now generating significant efficiencies. If you would like to speak to a PfH Member already using the Account Card System, please let us know and we can arrange this for you.

Range of Products Available through the Agreement

For a summary of the Maintenance and Capital Works Agreement and Account Card System, click here.

To start using this agreement, PfH will need to set up your organisation with PfH Account Cards. To find out more about the PfH Account Cards or to find out which merchants may suit your needs, call PfH – t: 01457 891906 e:info@procurementforhousing.co.uk

Want to find out more about the Materials for Maintenance and Capital Works Agreement?

Contact Rick Awdas, Account Manager, PfH:
E: rawdas@procurementforhousing.co.uk
T: 01457 891 906