Innovation Chain North (ICN) is a framework for construction and associated professional services procured under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
It has been designed to support the delivery of new homes and associated social infrastructure across the North of England.
The framework includes lots for contractors, apartment specialist contractors, principal contractors for the delivery of modular homes and associated professional services.
of social value is pledged by consultants
of social value is pledged by contractors
Innovation Chain North (ICN) aims to place a greater emphasis on social value, so that every call off from the framework will positively impact the wider economy.
The framework tender evaluation process applied a 10% weighting for social value.
Innovation Chain North (ICN) geographically covers the North of England, from Cumbria and Northumberland in the north to Lincolnshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire in the south.
The contractor lots are split by value and geography; the consultant lots are split geographically.
Membership of ICN is open to those who will seek to deliver mixed use housing and associated social infrastructure schemes within specific geographic regions. Clients engaged with ICN past and present include.
Mixed tenure site 23 houses for SO (now complete) 2 bed x 3 3 bed x20 52 apartments for SR 1 bed x 27 2 bed x25 Located in the heart of New Islington, and walking distance into Manchester...
Bolton at Home delivered 68 homes at Lever Gardens in Bolton. This site of consists of a three storey extra care block providing 62 1 and 2 bed flats for Social Rent along with 6 specialist built...
In partnership with John Southworth Builders, this scheme delivered 25 new affordable homes in total, split between Affordable Rent and Social Rent tenures. A mix of 2 and 3 bedroom homes of varying...
Hattersley Central is a large scale development split across 4 separate sites. Onward Homes has significant stock within Hattersley and a very strong connection with the local community. This...
Construction of 39 Homes for Affordable Rent; 6 x 1 Bed Ground Floor Flats 6 x 1 Bed First Floor Flats 4 x 2 Bed Ground Floor Flats 4 x 2 Bed First Floor Flats 4 x 2 Bed Semi Detached...
The scheme consists of a three storey Extra Care Block with 54 x 1 bed apartments and 2 x 2 bed apartments including residents communal lounge diner and kitchen area. Residents’ laundry and scooter...
The scheme consists of a three storey Extra Care Block with 48 x 1 bed apartments and 3 x 2 bed apartments including residents communal lounge, dining, and kitchen area. Residents’ laundry and...
For more information and membership enquiries contact: Innovation Chain North team icn@greatplaces.org.uk