Rexel Secures a Place on CHIC’s Merchants Framework
Rexel UK, is proud to announce its successful appointment to the CHIC and Efficiency North Merchants Framework. Running for eight years from May 2026 to May 2032, this strategic appointment highlights Rexel’s ongoing commitment to delivering compliant, value-driven procurement solutions to the social housing sector.
Supporting Procurement Efficiency and Cost Transparency
The comprehensive framework is specifically designed to help social housing landlords and providers navigate prominent sector challenges, including rising material costs, supply chain reliability, and operational performance. By securing a place on the framework, Rexel UK will provide members with a streamlined, compliant route to procure critical materials and merchant services across responsive repairs, planned investment works, compliance activities, and retrofit programmes.
Value-Driven Solutions for Social Housing
As part of this framework, CHIC and Efficiency North members will gain seamless access to Rexel’s extensive catalogue of high-quality products and market-leading brands. This ensures members can easily achieve volume efficiencies and benchmarked value for money, while benefiting from Rexel’s robust supply chain resilience and national network support.
“We are thrilled to be appointed to the CHIC and Efficiency North Merchants Framework. This appointment represents a fantastic avenue for Rexel to support social housing providers with compliant, efficient, and highly transparent material solutions. We look forward to working collaboratively with CHIC, Efficiency North, and their members to deliver long-term value, strengthen supply chain resilience, and support crucial planned investment and retrofit projects across local communities.” Helen Schoolar, Head of Social Housing, Rexel UK
Looking Ahead to Long-Term Collaboration
The eight-year framework promises to streamline procurement operations for housing providers across the country. With Rexel’s expert support, members are well-positioned to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining high standards of property maintenance and compliance.
Stay tuned to more updates on how Rexel UK is partnering with the social housing sector to power community regeneration and sustainability initiatives.