Housing Associations
Facing the challenges of modern social housing
Housing Associations are positioning themselves as the key delivery agencies for building prosperous, sustainable, mixed communities. As Government ministers potentially see associations as 'beacons of the entrepreneurial third sector,' Housing Associations have a vital role in the neighbourhood management process; they need to look beyond the management and maintenance of homes and think about what improvements they can make across the whole community. However, Housing Associations as social businesses are facing the same credit pressures in today's uncertain economy as other businesses and need to cut costs and reduce risks where possible.
Helping Housing Associations reduce costs, lower risks and lower legal exposure
Due North have worked with many Housing Associations to help them increase bottom line cost savings delivered by sourcing and procurement functions by focusing on strengthening supplier relationships and streamlining the tender process. By deploying the sourcing, contract and supplier management suite from Due North, Housing Associations are able to improve contracts visibility, reduce the approval cycles, efficiently realise discounts and rebates as well as successfully remove inconsistencies between contract terms and purchase orders.
Due North's Housing Association clients include: Advantage SW LLP, Orbit Housing Group and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.