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Willmott Dixon Delivers New Swimming Pool Complex in Eston
Discover the brand new Eston Pool complex, a state of the art facility for local residents to enjoy top class amenities and a welcoming environment for all ages.
02 October 2024
- Case Studies
Public Sector Construction Due Diligence Essentials
We look at how the UK public sector can best manage procurement due diligence on construction projects. See more.
02 October 2024
- News
Types of Tendering in Construction
Understand the types of tendering in construction, why there’s different approaches and how you can transform yours. See more.
01 October 2024
- News,
- Current Affairs
Tips for sourcing specialist contractors
Discover how to find specialist contractors, the advantages they can offer your business, and how Procurement Hub can help you get started. Read more.
24 September 2024
- News
Procurement Tenders: How to Write Effective Tenders
Learn how to write an effective tender by using best practices and what to avoid that will make you stand out in competitive procurement processes.
17 September 2024
- News
Procurex Scotland
Visit us at Stand 48 and speak to our dedicated client relationship manager, Philip Chan, to learn more about how we can help.
13 September 2024
- Events
Public Sector Procurement Frameworks
In this blog we explore everything you need to know about Public Sector Procurement Frameworks. Find out more.
10 September 2024
- News
Welcome to the Team, Leanne Day!
We are excited to announce the addition of Leanne Day to our team as the new Head of Consortium Services.
06 September 2024
- News
Wellington Place Primary School: A Net-Zero Beacon in Leicestershire
We are proud to have played a pivotal role in the development of Wellington Place Primary School, the second net-zero school in Leicestershire County Council's ambitious rollout.
05 September 2024
- Case Studies
Procurement Solutions - Where do I start?
Learn how to get started with procurement solutions, what frameworks are and why you should consider a procurement specialist. Read more.
28 August 2024
- News
How to incorporate sustainable procurement principles
In this article, we look at sustainable procurement principles and how they can be incorporated into a strategic sustainable procurement policy.
13 August 2024
- News
Procurement Hub receives Constructing Excellence’s Gold Standard accreditation
Our Major Projects Framework (MPF2) has been verified under Constructing Excellence’s ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’.
06 August 2024
- News
Housing Community Summit 2024
We are excited to share that we will be exhibiting at the Housing Community Summit 2024 this year, brought to you by Chartered Institute of Housing and National Housing Federation.
06 August 2024
- Events
What is Procurement in Construction?
We look at the role of procurement in construction and how a solid construction procurement framework or DPS can save time and money. See more.
05 August 2024
- News
New £12m Cancer Research Building Opens at University of Edinburgh
Our Major Projects Framework partner Robertson has delivered a new 4D Cellular Medicine Building for the University of Edinburgh
02 August 2024
- Case Studies
Halifax Bus Station: A Sustainable Transport Hub
Halifax's new bus station integrates modern amenities with new sustainability features. Discover how this project promotes economic growth and environmental responsibility.
30 July 2024
- Case Studies
Topping out ceremony marks milestone for new Monifieth Learning Campus
Earlier this month saw the topping out ceremony for the new Monifieth Learning Campus, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the £66.5m building.
30 July 2024
- Case Studies
5 reasons you need a Strategic Asset Management framework
In this blog we explore everything you need to know about Strategic Asset Management frameworks and how you can implement one. Find out more.
23 July 2024
- News
A Successful Partnership Delivers for the Community
Procurement Hub Drives Social Value in Loftus Masterplan
16 July 2024
- Case Studies
A State-of-the-Art Facility Serving Milton Keynes' Growing Community
New health centre for Milton Keynes by our Major Projects Framework 2 Partner, Willmott Dixon.
11 July 2024
- Case Studies
Welcome Sacha!
Building Strong Supplier Relationships at Procurement Hub
11 July 2024
- News
Making a Difference Together: Procurement Hub Surpasses £1 Million Donated to Charity
We're incredibly proud to announce that our Giving Back initiative has reached a major milestone! Since its launch in 2020, we've donated over £1 million.
01 July 2024
- Social Value
Willmott Dixon Interiors chosen for Brent Civic Centre Refurbishment
Leading fit out and refurbishment specialist contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors, is to redesign Brent Civic Centre
18 June 2024
- Case Studies,
- Willmott Dixon
A Sustainable Hub for Modern Policing
Aberygavenny's new police station is a shining example of sustainable design and community focus.
11 June 2024
- Case Studies
Social housing procurement leads launch national trade body to facilitate collaboration
Procurement leads in the social housing sector have launched a trade body, called the National Housing Procurement Association (NHPA), to represent them.
11 June 2024
- News
Join us at Housing 2024
Join us at Housing, for the annual 3 day conference and Europe’s largest housing festival, which will take place 25-27 June at Manchester Central.
10 June 2024
- News
Willmott Dixon Interiors wins £4.4m project.
The £4.4m project will breathe new life into South London high street.
29 May 2024
- News,
- Case Studies
World Class Mountain Bike Trails by Robertson
Our Major Project Framework 2 (MPF2) partner Robertson has delivered new mountain bike trails, upgraded infrastructure and exceptional visitor facilities all integrated into the surrounding landscape.
19 April 2024
- Case Studies
Meet Beverley
We're delighted to have Beverley Tattersall, our newest Client Relationship Manager on board and got chatting in a Q&A to find out more about her for our members.
08 April 2024
- News
We are continuing to give back throughout 2024/2025
Introducing our 2024/2025 charity partners. April marks the start of another year of giving back to a different charity each month.
25 March 2024
- Social Value
Willmott Dixon Interiors Completes Refurbishment of St Michaels Hospital Warwick
Willmott Dixon Interiors has completed the multi phased refurbishment of a mental health hospital in Warwick.
27 February 2024
- Case Studies
Meet Courtney
Read our Q&A below to discover how she’s settling in...
11 January 2024
- News
Mark Your Calendars for 2024
Come and see us at our 2024 events.
02 January 2024
- Events
Willmott Dixon Interiors wins social value award
Willmott Dixon Interiors won Best Community Project for the work we have completed in the community in Walthamstow, as part of our Soho Theatre Walthamstow project.
19 December 2023
- News
Procurement Hub joins UKREiiF 2024
Procurement Hub has confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds.
13 December 2023
- Events
Dundee's waterfront gets a makeover
Robertson starts construction at James Thompson House, a £26m project bringing modern workspaces and economic opportunities to the city whilst prioritising sustainability.
23 November 2023
- Case Studies
Early engagement key to project timeline
It was recently announced that school building projects across Scotland would benefit from a share of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) to build new, modern, state of the art facilities.
21 November 2023
- News
Education Secretary starts work on a new £100m campus
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Jenny Gilruth, took part in an event to celebrate of the start of work at the £100 million East End Community Campus on Wednesday June 21.
20 November 2023
- Case Studies
Willmott Dixon Interiors Completes £7.5m Modular Refurbishment at Princess Royal Hospital
Willmott Dixon Interiors has handed over the new urology investigation and treatment centre at Princess Royal Hospital on behalf of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSUESSEX)
13 November 2023
- Case Studies
Celebrating our monthly charity partners for 2023/24: Making a Difference Through Giving Back
We are showing appreciation to each of our monthly charity partners in 2023/24 with a donation from our social value fund through our Giving Back initiative.
03 November 2023
- Social Value
Work has begun on Beyond Housing's regeneration and development scheme in the North East.
Work has begun on the regeneration of Beyond Housing's, investing £16 million worth of improvements to the Church Lane estate, new home development and community engagement projects.
30 October 2023
- Case Studies
St Michaels Hospital, Ferndale Ward for Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Refurbishment of the Ferndale ward at St Michael's Hospital in Warwick on behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
27 October 2023
- Case Studies
NHS staff to benefit from new amenities at London’s Wellington House
We are pleased to have worked with The Department of Health and Social Care to make their WCs Compliant and consistent throughout the floors making it easier for users of the building.
26 October 2023
- Case Studies
Meet Philip Chan!
Read our Q&A below to discover how he’s settling in...
20 October 2023
- News
Hollycroft Primary School Completed
Building the first net-zero school in Leicestershire
17 October 2023
- Case Studies
Leicestershire’s second net-zero school
Willmott Dixon set to complete Leicestershire’s second net-zero school through our Major Project's Framework 2 (MPF2)
27 September 2023
- Case Studies
RAAC: Need an urgent solution?
Events have escalated since the Health and Safety Executive recently announced that RAAC concrete was now expired and liable to collapse.
22 September 2023
- Current Affairs
Hollycroft Primary School
Hollycroft Primary School (formerly Normandy Way)
22 September 2023
- Case Studies
The Building Safety Act - What does it mean for you?
The Building Safety Act intends to make homes safer, by giving residents and homeowners more rights, powers, and protections.
14 September 2023
- News
New state of the art children's audiology testing centre in Brighton
Willmott Dixon Interiors delivers £2.1m audiology centre at Brighton's Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
06 September 2023
- Case Studies
Procurement Reform Roadshow 2023
Supporting the future of public procurement across the UK
29 August 2023
- Events
John Ferneley College
Three phases of work over 15 years to maintain a school campus that's fit for the future
24 August 2023
- Case Studies
Willmott Dixon Interiors delivers anti-ligature project at the Caludon Centre in the Midlands
Willmott Dixon Interiors delivers replacement of anti-ligature windows and doorsets to twelve wards of the Caludon mental health facility and behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
21 August 2023
- Case Studies
Balancing Cost With Carbon
‘How best can I use my budget to reduce embodied carbon and achieve net zero?’ Ryan Wilkes explains how we meet our customers’ sustainability ambitions without breaking the bank.
01 August 2023
- Case Studies
Hollycroft Primary School
Building the first net-zero school in Leicestershire
31 July 2023
- Case Studies
Volunteers celebrate new Rochdale workshop that brings together community
Company's focus on community cohesion and mobility sees it deliver new workshop for local people
19 July 2023
- Case Studies
Take a look back at 2022-2023 with our Year in Review brochure for a recap of the year.
Looking back on the past year, we have created a year in review to reflect on all that we have achieved in partnership with our members and suppliers.
11 July 2023
- News
Cat-B fit out of commercial office space across level 7 for the Department of Health
Level 7 of Quarry House in Leeds City Centre is the latest CAT B project delivered by Willmott Dixon through our Major Projects Framework for The Department of Health
11 July 2023
- Case Studies
Onyx - a low secure autism ward
One of the first purpose-built, autism-friendly secure inpatient facilities in the West Midlands
10 July 2023
- Case Studies
Monifieth Learning Campus officially starts on site
June 2023 will see the official start to the construction of the new £66.5m Monifieth Learning Campus, on the site of the existing school playing fields.
10 July 2023
- Case Studies
Innovative Delivery: How modular units are transforming the programme at our UHSussex project Princess Royal Hospital
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) can work to develop the design faster and more efficiently.
23 May 2023
- Case Studies
Meet Luna, our sponsored guide dog puppy.
Meet Luna... We're looking forward to seeing her grow from a six-week-old bundle of fur to a fully-qualified guide dog.
05 May 2023
- Social Value
Explore the progress at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
The refurbishment and restoration of Walthamstow’s grade II* listed former EMD cinema, which has now been renamed to Soho theatre Walthamstow continue to progress.
25 April 2023
- Case Studies
We are continuing to give back throughout 2023/2024
Introducing our 2023/2024 charity partners. April marks the start of another year of giving back to a different charity each month.
31 March 2023
- Social Value
Procurement Reform
This month, our Director of Procurement, Alan Heron spoke at the Procurement Reform conference. In case you missed it, you can read Alan's speech here about his insight into the new Procurement Bill.
22 March 2023
- Events
The Integrity of Public Sector Procurement
Our Head of Consortium Services, Sophie Quenby recently spoke on the topic The Integrity of Public Sector Procurement, at Tomorrow's Procurement.
14 March 2023
- Events
Leicestershire’s first net-zero carbon school.
The new school will act as a template for future schools in the region.
16 February 2023
- Case Studies
Our new Strategic Asset Management Services Framework is now available
Procurement Hub has launched its new Strategic Asset Management Services Framework.
01 February 2023
- News
Where you can meet us in 2023.
Find out where we will be exhibiting this year and come and say hello.
17 January 2023
- Events
Somerset County Council decarbonisation scheme
Increasing the energy efficiency of Somerset County Hall and Somerset County Library.
29 November 2022
- Case Studies
Major Projects Framework 1 - Four Year Review
Our fourth year review of the Major Projects Framework 1 with partners, Willmott Dixon, Robertson, and Farrans.
24 November 2022
- News
Willmott Dixon reflect on 4 years of excellence
Achieving a 9/10 customer satisfaction score against all completed projects, Nick reflects on a great first four years of partnership between Willmott Dixon and Procurement Hub.
24 November 2022
- Willmott Dixon
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Conquest Hospital
Refurbishment of the existing emergency department, procured through the Major Projects Framework with Willmott Dixon Interiors.
25 October 2022
- Case Studies
Halifax Bus Interchange Station
Improving connectivity to drive business growth and inward investment in Halifax
18 October 2022
- Case Studies
The contract notice for our new Strategic Asset Management Services Framework is now live.
Procurement Hub have published a contract notice for a new Strategic Asset Management Services Framework.
18 October 2022
- News
Anti Slavery Day 2022
Anti-Slavery Day takes place every year on 18 October and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery, around the world and in the UK.
18 October 2022
- News
Procurement – the profession no-one chooses to do...
Procurement can often be known as a profession that people fall into. Operations Manager, Sophie Quenby takes a look at how it is a worthwhile profession that businesses should prioritise.
13 October 2022
- News
St Michael's Hospital, Hazelwood
Refurbishment of Hazelwood at St Michael's hospital to deliver modern facilities for patients for Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
05 October 2022
- Case Studies
Procurement Hub names a Guide Dog through our giving back initiative.
We have been fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to name a Guide Dog puppy as a thank you for our donation.
04 October 2022
- Social Value
Birmingham Hospital Begins £7m Secure Unit Build
The new autism secure unit at Brooklands Hospital in Marston Green, Birmingham, is now under construction.
22 September 2022
- Case Studies
Springfields Independent Living, Ashby-de-la-Zouch has been completed
Works include 65 one and two bed homes alongside communal areas such as a hairdressers and bistro to create an inclusive environment.
30 August 2022
- Case Studies
Willmott Dixon Interiors delivers first phase of refurbishment of St Michael's Hospital in Warwick
Work has been completed on the first phase of a project to refurbish St Michael's Hospital in Warwick.
23 August 2022
- Case Studies
Work begins on new Vaux homes
The first of 1,000 homes that will stand across the Riverside Sunderland site at Sunderland City Council’s Vaux housing development are underway.
17 August 2022
- Case Studies
Procurement Hub launches Construction Works DPS
The Construction Works DPS enables the sector to appoint trades packages on a supply & install and install only basis.
01 August 2022
- Solution Launch
Views sought on design proposals for new Monifieth Learning Campus
The team delivering the new Monifieth Learning Campus is seeking views regarding the pre-planning application design proposals.
28 July 2022
- Case Studies
Giving Back 2021/2022
Take a look back at a recap of our giving back initiative from 2021-2022 in our brochure.
11 July 2022
- News
A Year in Review 2021/2022
Take a look back at a recap of our year from 2021-2022 in our Year in review brochure.
08 July 2022
- News
Tolent seals £40m Newcastle ‘future-living’ housing job
Sunderland City Council has signed up Tolent to build the first housing scheme for its planned Vaux neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland.
05 July 2022
- Case Studies
Showing support to our charity of the month partners.
We have donated a total of £246,733 from our social value fund to a different charity partner as well as our corporate partner, BBC Children in Need for the financial year 2021/2022.
06 June 2022
- Social Value
We will be exhibiting at Local Government Association's Annual Conference 2022
Join us in Harrogate on Tuesday 28 June, Wednesday 29 June and Thursday 30 June 2022 at stand number Q83.
25 May 2022
- Events
Join us at Housing 2022!
We’re excited to be back at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference.
23 May 2022
- Events
The Procurement Bill
The Procurement Bill will represent the single biggest change to public sector procurement legislation in a generation.
10 May 2022
- Current Affairs
We will be at Built Environment's UKREiiF 2022
Join us on Tuesday 17 May, Wednesday 18 May and Thursday 19 May 2022 at stand number E26.
19 April 2022
- Events
We are continuing to give back throughout 2022/2023
Any surplus we generate is reinvested into social housing, social value and charitable projects. This month marks the start of another year of giving back to a different charity each month.
31 March 2022
- Social Value
The Value of Early Engagement
Our latest blog sees Clare Moore and Mike Page discuss the importance and benefits of early engagement and what that means for you as a customer.
30 March 2022
- News
Havering Borough Council
BTS Property Solutions were appointed in February 2021 by Havering Borough Council to undertake a five year, £50m programme of estate improvement works to 32 estates across the borough.
15 March 2022
- Case Studies
Aberdeen’s innovative outdoor learning settings officially open for children
Aberdeen City Council’s two innovative outdoor learning settings for pre-school children were opened at the city’s much-loved Duthie and Hazlehead Parks
11 March 2022
- Case Studies
Foundry Wharf Extra Care Scheme
We partnered with Torus to develop the interior design of their new extra care scheme, Foundry Wharf. This was an exciting project, procured through our Furniture and Furnishings Framework.
01 February 2022
- Case Studies
Major Projects framework partner, Willmott Dixon lands £60m large regeneration scheme
Framework partner, Willmott Dixon will deliver the £60m regeneration scheme for Rochdale Borough Council consisting of 242 apartments and a Hampton by Hilton hotel in the town centre.
24 November 2021
- Case Studies
Meet Louise Dodds, our new Client Relationship Manager for the North.
We would like to welcome Louise Dodds to the Procurement Hub team.
14 January 2021
- News
Willmott Dixon to restore Walthamstow’s landmark cinema.
Willmott Dixon to restore Walthamstow’s landmark cinema.
20 July 2020
- Willmott Dixon