The Housing Sector continues to operate in a challenging environment – an ongoing post-covid cost of living squeeze,
high inflation and interest rates, higher cost of borrowing, challenging labour markets and a declining housing market. All
while many landlords are looking to invest in their existing stock to improve quality, safety and energy efficiency, as well
as build new stock to house the more than a million people on Local Authorities waiting lists.
Value for Money and customer satisfaction will be a huge focus for both tenants and landlords and procurement, rightly
so, has a unique opportunity to support its businesses delivering against these, all while facing its own challenges of
recruitment, perception and preparing for the Procurement Act 2023.
This report summarises how the procurement landscape is changing for our members, including the current status quo,
their current priorities and their views on the industry’s hot topics. Plus, we share s