Roofing & Associated Works Dynamic Market

A Dynamic Market operates under the Procurement Act 2023 and is more flexible than a traditional framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers who can join, new contractors can apply at any point during its lifetime, and buyers have greater control over how they structure their further competition. A framework agreement typically has a fixed supplier list established at the outset and closed to new entrants until it is retendered.

A Dynamic Purchasing System operates under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, while a Dynamic Market is a new procurement vehicle introduced under the Procurement Act 2023. Both allow new suppliers to join at any time, but a Dynamic Market gives buyers significantly more flexibility in how they structure their further competition and engage with the market, including greater freedom over evaluation criteria and contract terms.

The Dynamic Market is open to PfH members including housing associations, local authorities, ALMOs and other public sector bodies operating across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you are unsure whether your organisation qualifies, our team can confirm your eligibility quickly.

Yes. All contractors are assessed against technical, financial and safety requirements before being admitted to the Dynamic Market. This includes relevant industry accreditations and competency standards appropriate to the type of roofing works being undertaken, giving buyers confidence in the quality and compliance of the supplier pool.

Yes. The Dynamic Market includes specialist categories such as photovoltaic installation, green and blue roofs, flat to pitched conversions and energy efficiency measures. These can be incorporated into your further competition specification, making it straightforward to align roofing programmes with wider retrofit and decarbonisation objectives.

You are not restricted to a specific contract form. Recognised formats including JCT and NEC are both supported, and bespoke contract terms can also be used where appropriate. This gives you the flexibility to apply the contract structure that best suits your organisation and the nature of the works.

The Procurement Act 2023 replaced the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and introduced new procurement vehicles including the Dynamic Market. For roofing works, using a compliant route such as the PfH Roofing & Associated Works Dynamic Market means the hard work of establishing compliance has already been done for you. Suppliers have been assessed and admitted to the market, and you can run a further competition to appoint a contractor without needing to run a full procurement exercise from scratch. This significantly reduces your risk, saves time and ensures your procurement stands up to scrutiny.

Finding contractors who genuinely understand the demands of social housing roofing work, and who can evidence the technical capability, financial stability and health and safety standards required, is one of the most common challenges for procurement and asset management teams. A pre-qualified supplier pool, such as the one available through the PfH Roofing & Associated Works Dynamic Market, removes much of this burden. Contractors have already been assessed against rigorous criteria before being admitted, so you can focus on finding the right fit for your specific project rather than starting qualification from scratch every time.

Value for money on roofing contracts goes beyond the initial price. Whole life cost, contractor track record, material quality, warranty terms and the risk of variations or delays all factor into whether a contract truly represents good value. Running a structured further competition with clear evaluation criteria helps you compare submissions on a like-for-like basis and create an auditable record of your decision making. Working with a procurement partner who understands the roofing market means you also benefit from sector benchmarking and insight that helps you challenge costs and negotiate confidently.

Assessing contractor capability effectively means looking beyond price. Key areas to evaluate include their experience delivering projects of similar size, type and complexity, their technical accreditations and manufacturer approvals relevant to the systems being installed, their regional presence and supply chain, their financial resilience, their health and safety record particularly around working at height, and their current capacity to take on your programme without it affecting delivery. A structured further competition with weighted evaluation criteria across these areas gives you a defensible basis for appointment and reduces the risk of contractor failure during delivery.

Planned roofing works are programmed in advance as part of an asset management strategy, typically covering full or partial re-roofing, scheduled replacement of roofing components and capital improvement programmes. Responsive roofing works are reactive, addressing urgent repairs, storm damage or failures that arise unexpectedly and need to be resolved quickly to protect the property and its occupants. The two require different procurement approaches. Planned works suit a structured further competition where you can specify requirements in detail and evaluate contractors thoroughly. Responsive works benefit from having pre-qualified contractors already in place who can be mobilised quickly when needed.

Integrating photovoltaic systems into a re-roofing programme is increasingly common as social housing providers look to reduce energy costs for residents and meet decarbonisation targets. The key is to plan for it at the specification stage rather than treating it as an afterthought. This means ensuring your roofing contractor has the relevant accreditations for PV installation, that structural surveys account for the additional load, that roof orientation and condition are assessed for suitability, and that any funding streams such as grant programmes are factored into the programme plan. The PfH Roofing & Associated Works Dynamic Market includes PV installation as an additional option within its lot structure, making it straightforward to procure both elements through a single compliant route.

Not always, and it is important to check before assuming. Residential and commercial roofing involve different systems, standards and accreditations. A contractor experienced in pitched tiled roofing for housing stock may not have the competencies required for large-scale flat roofing on civic buildings or schools, and vice versa. The PfH Roofing & Associated Works Dynamic Market addresses this by structuring its lots to reflect these distinctions, with separate lots for residential and commercial projects up to £1 million and a combined lot for larger, more complex programmes where a contractor needs to demonstrate capability across both. This means you can select contractors with the right specialism for each project rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

Roofing works in social housing sit within a broad compliance framework covering building regulations, health and safety legislation, planning requirements and increasingly, fire safety and building safety obligations following the Building Safety Act 2022. Contractors working at height must comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, and relevant industry accreditations such as those from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors provide assurance around technical standards. For social housing providers, there is also an expectation to evidence due diligence around contractor selection, particularly around financial standing, insurance and health and safety management. Using a pre-qualified supplier pool with built-in compliance checks helps you meet these obligations without having to conduct extensive due diligence on every appointment.

Multi-site roofing programmes introduce complexity around scheduling, contractor capacity, resident communication, quality assurance and contract management. Clear programme governance from the outset is essential, including a detailed schedule of works, defined milestones and KPIs, and a robust mechanism for tracking progress and addressing issues as they arise. Choosing contractors with genuine regional presence and the capacity to resource multiple sites simultaneously reduces the risk of delays caused by stretched workforces or supply chains. Working with a procurement partner who stays involved after contract award, rather than stepping away at the point of appointment, gives you an additional layer of oversight and support throughout delivery.

A well-constructed roofing specification is the foundation of a successful procurement and helps ensure you receive comparable, accurate submissions from contractors. At a minimum it should cover the scope and type of works required, the property types and number of units involved, the roofing systems and materials specified, any relevant technical standards or manufacturer requirements, health and safety expectations including working at height arrangements, programme timescales and phasing requirements, resident liaison and access arrangements, warranty and aftercare requirements, and any sustainability or energy efficiency elements such as insulation upgrades or PV installation. The more clearly your specification defines requirements at the outset, the less room there is for variation claims, misunderstanding or disputes during delivery.