Tailored to meet the urgent needs of the NHS, schools, housing providers and other public services, NHS SBS’s framework agreement offers a cost-effective procurement route for buyers to access modular building solutions from pre-vetted vendors – be it for new builds, hire or lease.

'NHS SBS’s Modular Buildings 3 framework agreement offers an opportunity to fast-track the construction of homes, schools, and NHS facilities, aligning with the government’s commitment outlined in the recent Spending Review to tackle the housing crisis, modernise healthcare infrastructure and improve education environments,' says Kat Jackson, Principal Category Manager at NHS SBS.

'The framework facilitates rapid access to and delivery of essential infrastructure, enabling all public sector organisations to compliantly procure modular solutions from reputable suppliers.'

 The launch of NHS SBS’s framework agreement dovetails the Chancellor’s announcement of significant investments at the Spending Review, much of which aims at addressing the UK’s housing, education and healthcare capital and infrastructure challenges.

The framework agreement also supports the New Hospital Programme, which aims to deliver 25 new hospitals and replace facilities made from unsafe materials like Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

In addition, NHS SBS’s framework agreement plays a vital role in addressing maintenance backlogs, like the NHS estate’s maintenance backlog. Following the Chancellor’s announcement of £30 billion over the next five years for maintaining and repairing NHS facilities, with £5 billion specifically allocated to the most critical repairs, modular buildings offer an ideal solution for providing temporary or permanent spaces while critical repairs are underway.