We currently operate on several frameworks similar to this framework and regularly receive excellent client and tenant feedback via our KPI statistics, currently achieving a 98% average score.

Approach to Delivery

Delivery of the Framework Programme is achieved through our ‘One Team, One Objective’ culture to ensure a stable and continuous programme, with zero late changes and consistent delivery. Colin Ford, our Construction Director utilises our Partnering Approach to Delivery when Resource Planning.

For a framework of this nature we would appoint a Key Account Manager which would be our Construction Director Colin Ford to oversee the delivery across the whole of the area. He would be supported by our Senior Contracts Manager, Chris Parker.

Delivery would be primarily resourced via our directly employed workforce of 859 skilled operatives but supplemented by any specialist trades from our already identified supply chain such as asbestos removal companies.

We have very comprehensive tried and tested methodologies for delivering planned maintenance works, refurbishment and void works across wide geographical areas commenced with a mobilisation strategy.

Additional resources will be provided from our central support services, including Health, Safety and Environment, Quantity Surveying and Human Resources functions as we work to achieve the targets and outputs set out within the tender documentation.

We would expect to work closely with the Contract Surveyors, sharing a weekly briefing with tenants during the works, involving them in meetings, providing monthly feedback reports, all of which ensures that the Employer is always aware of where operatives are working, what impact works will have and what measures have been put in place to mitigate disruption to tenants.

Governance is achieved through close monitoring of a number of policies from the Pre-Commencement Process, including Programme Control, Budgetary Management, Monthly Feedback Reports, Equality and Diversity and Customer Care. Safety and Accessibility are maintained and monitored throughout with any concerns resolved via our clear escalation process.

We have office across the north of England – Durham, Cramlington, Leeds, Kendal and Carlisle– which enables us to deliver across the North East for this framework.

Local Sustainability

Our approach for this Framework will ensure we consider economic sustainability, as an organisation and through our approach to training and our supply chain. We welcome requirement for supporting the economy through supply chain, and training and recruitment opportunities, as we regard ourselves as a leader in this field.

We are committed to supporting local contractors in the areas in which we carry out works. As an established regional contractor it is in our interest to stimulate the local economy and supply chain and encourage growth throughout.

EPS is committed to sourcing 90 per cent of its supply chain from within 30 miles of the location of programme delivery, we would seek to source our supply chain, where possible, from a smaller geographical radius and would look to the area of works in the first instance to be our very local supply chain for sub-contractors, candidates for training, apprenticeship and recruitment opportunities, and construction materials.

ADDED VALUE

Esh aims to add social value into any of the communities where we work and this is delivered via our Added Value Team.

Our added value team involved in the process from the beginning ensuring consistency and achievement of deliverables, this also allows us to project all activities ensuring that we have the capabilities to deliver from contract award. Our Community based programmes include:

SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT via BUILDING MY SKILLS (BMS)

BMS is a yearlong employability skills programme which provides students with a rounded introduction to the world of work through engagement as part of the curriculum.

All students receive 5 x 1 hour long guidance session over the course of the year each delivered by a different guest business who provide an insight to their education/career path, their sector, employability skills they value and provide support the students with the completion of a checkpoint – a piece of their employability portfolio.

Students who complete the employability portfolio are offered a mock interview. This, in turn, has led to promising students being offered work experience, apprenticeships and jobs.

This academic year Esh Construction provide BMS to 74 schools, colleges and universities across its operational areas working with over 9,000 students,100 business partners to generate over 60,000 learners hours for our education partners.

ESH COMMUNITIES

Due to public spending and government funding cuts, many organisations suffer. Esh Communities begin to bridge this funding gap to help sustain charities which are making a positive difference to their communities.

Every year Esh offers grant opportunities to local community projects across our operational areas; spanning 50 local authorities. Esh Charitable trust is our in-house charity, funded annually by Esh offering grants of up to £1000.

Applications are sought for projects that align with one of our core values:

• Improve quality of life and/or employability prospects of residents in the local area
• Promote equality by engaging minority, hard to reach, disadvantaged or vulnerable groups
• Encourage healthy living, positive lifestyle changes and sustainable and environmental communities

Projects which demonstrate the best ability to have the most positive social impact upon their neighbourhood are shortlisted to receive funding.

Since 2014 Esh Communities has granted support to a total of 143 organisations, equating to over £140,000.

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