Your procurement checklist for Awaab's Law compliance

Procurement teams have a critical role in delivering Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s Law brings sweeping changes to how social landlords handle damp and mould. While housing and maintenance staff are on the front lines, successful delivery depends on support across the entire organisation, including procurement.

Procurement teams have a unique view across development, planned maintenance, and reactive repairs. This position gives you the power to drive collaboration, set standards, and ensure your supply chain is ready to meet new damp and mould requirements.

This practical checklist provides six essential actions procurement managers can implement immediately to support Awaab’s Law compliance and create safer, healthier homes for residents.

Inside this free checklist:

Download your practical guide covering six key actions for procurement teams:

• Drive collaboration across silos Learn how to use your unique cross-functional view to join up policy across development, planned maintenance, and reactive repairs—all centred on damp and mould outcomes.
• Share data-driven insights Discover how to leverage contract management records, repairs trends, recurrence rates, and materials purchasing data to understand what’s really happening with damp and mould across your portfolio.
• Set supplier standards Get guidance on driving market quality by specifying essential accreditations like CSTDB (Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings) for consultants and contractors.
• Prepare your supply chain Understand how to work with suppliers so they grasp the implications of prescribed timeframes on staffing, travel, van restocking, and other operational arrangements.
• Negotiate additional value Learn strategies for working with strategic suppliers to explore additional benefits beyond basic contractual requirements for damp and mould services.
• Explore innovative solutions Find fresh routes to procure from smaller firms offering cutting-edge solutions like predictive analytics and integrated data platforms, while navigating public procurement rules.

Essential for procurement professionals in social housing!

• Procurement teams responsible for supporting Awaab’s Law compliance across their organisations
• Social landlords in England and Wales navigating new damp and mould legislation requirements
• Anyone involved in supplier management, contract negotiations, or procurement strategy for housing maintenance

Meeting Awaab’s Law requirements isn’t just about reactive repairs, it requires coordination across development, maintenance, and repairs functions. Procurement teams sit at the intersection of these areas, making your role critical to successful delivery.

From setting supplier standards to preparing your supply chain for new timeframes, the actions you take now will determine how effectively your organisation can meet its obligations and, most importantly, protect residents from the dangers of damp and mould.

Download your checklist now and discover the six practical actions your procurement team can take to support safer, healthier homes.