Professional, Qualified Framework Solutions for Schools and all Public Sector Bodies

A Streamlined, Local and Sustainable Solution using Award-Winning SME Delivery Partners

We understand that finding trusted Delivery Partners for your construction project and maintenance requirements can be extremely time-consuming, complex and stressful. We also understand you need not only reputable tradespeople but also Delivery Partners with demonstrable experience delivering quality projects and who appreciate the importance of diligent safeguarding practices.

That’s why The GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework was developed. In Partnership with The Crescent Academy and in association with Townsend and Renaudon, The GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework is designed to support organisations like yours.

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Framework for SMEs

Supercharge Your Procurement Strategy with the GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework – Built for SMEs, Backed by Policy

Public Sector construction has long faced a challenge unlocking the innovation, early engagement, agility and local impact that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) bring. Barriers like oversized contracts, red tape, and slow payments have held many back – until now.

The GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework are proud to be one of the first UK construction and maintenance Frameworks built specifically to prioritise and enable SME Delivery Partners.

Driven by the UK government’s push for SME inclusion under the Procurement Act 2023 and Cabinet Office SME Action Plans, the GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework is your turnkey solution for smarter, fairer, and faster procurement.

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What Makes GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework Different?

  • Tailored for SMEs

  • Our regionally based, right-sized lots are custom-built to fit SME strengths – maximising market access and boosting competition

  • Our Delivery Partners can engage sooner and deliver faster

  • We champion prompt payment throughout our Delivery Partners supply chains

  • Policy-Ready by Design
  • From social value and local impact to sustainability and Net Zero, the GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework helps you tick all the right boxes with confidence

Key Benefits for Your Organisation

  • Access a robust, pre-qualified supply chain
  • Accelerate compliant, flexible procurement
  • Deliver real social and economic value in your community
  • Achieve sustainability goals through responsible delivery
  • Fast track your procurement process

Choose the GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework – where government priorities meet SME potential. Let’s build smarter, locally, and sustainably.

  • Unlike other frameworks, the GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework is managed by qualified and experienced Surveyors

  • All Framework Delivery Partners have passed our strict quality scoring evaluation
  • Flexible procurement process & framework management services
  • Ongoing performance monitoring services
  • Quality Delivery Partners local to your region
  • Access to renewable energy Delivery Partners

  • Open for use by all Public Sector Bodies

  • Qualified procurement support

  • Compliance audits are available, ensuring your estate stays compliant

  • Project feasibility service to explore your needs & assess potential success

  • Empowering SMEs in Public Sector construction
  • A compliant and future-proof framework model that’s built to deliver real value through SME-led construction

Tailored Framework Solutions for Educational Institutions, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Universities & All Public Sector Bodies

Are you part of a public sector organisation in need of estate management support? Whether you’re aiming to avoid DfE improvement notices, reduce unnecessary costs, or ensure high-quality outcomes, our framework solutions are here to help. We offer trusted guidance and procurement support to educational settings and public sector bodies across the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frameworks are procurement tools used by public and third sector organisations to source goods and services from a list of vetted suppliers, operating under pre-agreed terms, conditions, and legal safeguards.

They are typically organised into ‘lots’, which may be grouped by type of product, service, or geographical area. This structure enables specialist suppliers to join only the lots relevant to their expertise or location.

The size and scope of frameworks can vary widely. Some may have just one supplier delivering complex, integrated services, while others are open to thousands of suppliers offering a wide range of goods or services.

Frameworks are awarded for a set period – generally between 1 to 4 years – after which they are re-tendered to allow new suppliers an opportunity to apply.

When you use a framework, you enter into a call-off contract – a standardised contract based on pre-agreed terms that all framework suppliers have signed up to. This makes the procurement process faster and more straightforward.

However, you’ll still need to tailor the contract to your specific needs, agree on any project-specific details, and manage supplier performance. Legal advice may be needed in some cases.

Overall, frameworks simplify procurement while offering legal and commercial safeguards.

Frameworks offer a faster, more efficient way to procure, helping organisations avoid the time and cost of running full procurement exercises.

Suppliers are pre-qualified to meet established quality and capability standards, and buyers benefit from pre-negotiated legal protections – giving you confidence and reducing risk in contract delivery.