Procure Plus, a market-leading procurement company, has saved its clients £30 million in the last year through its market-leading frameworks.
Spending through Procure Plus frameworks surged to £232 million in 24/25 – a £24 million increase on the previous year – as more clients turned to the not-for-profit to deliver value for money.
This growth has been driven by a surge in Decent Homes type works, including kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and roofing.
Responsive repairs also remained a key area of activity, with over 4.1 million transactions managed over the year. These programmes directly supported 113 people into work, while clients benefited from greater supply chain efficiencies and smarter use of catalogues and systems, resulting in significant savings on materials and delivery.
An increased focus on tackling damp and mould issues has seen 6,603 ventilation measures being installed and the commissioning of 32,470 stock condition surveys, as landlords aim to gather detailed insights into their housing portfolios. This demand also created jobs and upskilling opportunities for people previously distant from the labour market.
Meanwhile, heavy admin requirements and slow processing have affected delivery of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG), with only £27.85 million of the £42.29 million allocation delivered.
Procure Plus has supported landlord discussions to gather valuable feedback around some of the challenges they have individually faced that have slowed progress and this has been collectively fed back.
This has led to a strong pipeline of Warm Homes funded works for the years ahead, and this activity is helping to drive skills development in green technologies and has already supported 156 people into employment in retrofit-focused roles.
It is welcomed to see that momentum is building around retrofit works and decarbonisation efforts, and Procure Plus is preparing to launch a renewed Low and Zero Carbon Technology framework in November 2025, incorporating the lessons learned from the initial funding streams.
Investment in building safety works through Procure Plus frameworks supported 95 people into meaningful employment over the year.
Recognising the importance of building a pipeline of skilled workers, Procure Plus also supported the upskilling of 208 individuals, helping to open the door to more entry-level roles and tackle long-standing shortages across the construction and housing sectors.
In total, 782 people were supported into work during 2024/25 – 93% of whom came from priority groups, and 87% remained in work for at least three months. A further 301 people completed training to support their route into employment in the sector.
Procure Plus also contributes to communities via its charitable arm Re:vision. It has invested over £800,000 in the last year, supporting 50 local community and voluntary organisations across its clients’ neighbourhoods.
Matt Jarratt, Operations Lead of Procure Plus, said:
“We know our clients are facing increasing pressure to deliver more for less, while tackling complex issues like damp and mould and meeting Decent Homes standards.
“Our latest figures reflect not just the savings we deliver, but the wider impact of our work. Every framework is designed to maximise social value – from helping people into work and addressing skills shortages, to improving systems and supply chains so clients get the best results from every pound they spend.
“This is about procurement with purpose. We’re proud to be driving progress across the sector, with social value and community impact embedded in every part of our work.”
