With significant investment in maintaining and improving existing housing stock, the social housing sector offers a stable and long-term pipeline of work, particularly in building safety and planned maintenance. The new procurement act is shaping how contractors can access these opportunities, and getting onto one of CHIC’s frameworks provides a valuable route to market. This panel, featuring both supply chain partners and clients, will explore the benefits of CHIC’s frameworks, the criteria for joining, and common pitfalls to avoid.