Procurement for Housing (PfH) is searching for contractors to deliver £490m worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords, for an initial term of five years, through a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS).
The use of Direct Debits to collect payments such as rent is rising. The reason for the increased popularity in the use of Direct Debits, particularly in the housing sector, is largely because they offer a convenient payment method for both Housing Associations and for tenants alike.
Internet access has become a basic requirement much like heating or shelter. Within the wider context of global access to the Internet, the United Nations declared in 2016 that “online freedom is a “human right” and one that must be protected.
In 2017, BT announced that they will be switching off their long-serving analogue telephone network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) network by 2025, moving to a digital (IP) network ready for the future. But what does this mean for housing providers?
Any communication that needs to be sent by letter or email that contains personal information is subject to the GDPR. So how can Housing Associations continue to protect tenants’ data when communicating in this way?
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is a global authority that develops, improves and promotes understanding of the standards for payment security. If you are a merchant that accepts or processes payment cards, then the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to you.
As tenants gain greater understanding and involvement, more detailed questions may emerge around the governance of their landlord’s asset management processes.
Businesses have never been under more pressure to run cleaner, more cost-effective vehicles, but with rapid advances in technology and products, switching to electrification has never been easier.
As manufactures make it more and more difficult to keep your items for the long term, how can social housing providers make the most of their money rather than following the false economy of consistently buying and replacing?
The PfH & KTP partnership has helped PfH to automate the categorisation of purchases made by PfH members, drilling right down into their spend data.
How we can create a ‘new normal’ for communities moving forward28th July 2020 - 12:01 pmOur Appliances Framework partner AO Business discusses a highlight of Digital Housing Week: how we can create a ‘new normal’ for communities moving forward.
PfH seeks contractors for £490m repairs and voids DPS14th July 2020 - 10:47 amProcurement for Housing (PfH) is searching for contractors to deliver £490m worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords, for an initial term of five years, through a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS).
