Procurement Hub
A North London local authority procurement consortium hosted by London Borough of Haringey; operates frameworks for London local government.
Definition
Procurement Hub is a North London local authority procurement consortium hosted by London Borough of Haringey. It operates frameworks for London local government covering FM, construction, corporate services, social care, and consumables. Procurement Hub serves the unique procurement environment of London local authorities: dense urban context, high cost of operation, specific social and equality requirements under the Greater London Authority strategy, and strong SME participation expectations.
How it works in practice
Procurement Hub frameworks reflect the London local government context: FM frameworks suited to dense urban estates, construction frameworks for housing repairs and small-scale civic work, social care frameworks covering domiciliary care, supported living, and specialist support services for vulnerable adults and children. London social care procurement is particularly distinctive: high contract volumes, strong commissioning frameworks, and explicit focus on living wage and workforce conditions reflecting the difficulty of attracting and retaining care staff at London cost of living. Procurement Hub frameworks are open to London local authorities, blue light services, NHS, and (in some cases) wider public sector buyers. Call-offs run by mini-competition for higher-value services and direct award where the framework structure supports it. The consortium operates alongside the London-specific procurement initiatives including the GLA procurement guidance, the Mayor's Good Work Standard (a London-specific employer charter), and London Living Wage commitments. London local authority procurement spend is substantial (billions annually across the 32 boroughs plus the GLA family); Procurement Hub aggregates a meaningful share of that into structured frameworks accessible to specialist suppliers as well as large national providers.
Common questions
Are Procurement Hub frameworks only for London?
Primarily yes. The frameworks are designed for London local government and serve London boroughs, blue light services, NHS, and other public bodies in London. Some frameworks are open to wider UK public sector buyers; check the specific framework documentation.
What is the Mayor's Good Work Standard?
A London-specific employer charter setting expectations around workforce conditions, living wage, learning and development, and workplace mental health. Suppliers bidding for London public sector contracts are increasingly expected to evidence Good Work Standard accreditation or equivalent commitments.
How does London Living Wage affect procurement?
London Living Wage (LLW) is higher than the national Living Wage to reflect London cost of living. Many London public sector contracts require suppliers to pay LLW to staff delivering the contract in London. The commitment becomes a contract obligation and is evidenced through pay records.