£700m of projects procured through north west hub

A hub set up to support public sector procurements has helped with more than £700m of north west projects.

The North West Construction Hub (NWCH) is a not-for-profit led by a board comprising representatives from public sector organisations across the region. It operates four construction frameworks, enabling public sector organisations to procure projects ranging from small works to major capital schemes worth more than £25m.

Two leisure projects for Fylde Council - at St Annes and Kirkham - with a combined procurement value of £10.16m, took the total value procured through the current NWCH frameworks beyond £700m. The schemes are being delivered in partnership with Places Leisure.

Since 2023, projects procured through the frameworks have spanned local government, education, blue light services, leisure, regeneration and other community infrastructure.

One of the most high-profile projects procured through NWCH is Eden Project Morecambe, where VINCI Building was appointed through the High Value Framework in April 2026 to deliver the landmark development on Morecambe’s seafront.

Arina Cernysiova, NWCH framework lead, said: “Reaching the £700m mark is an incredible milestone and a fantastic reflection of the continued confidence our clients place in our frameworks.

“NWCH is demonstrating what can be achieved through strong relationships and collaborative procurement, and we’re proud to see projects delivered through the Hub, supporting the continued regeneration of the north west.

 “We also place a major emphasis on ensuring public investment creates wider social value, supporting local supply chains, employment and skills, sustainability and long-term benefits for communities.”

Jonathan Noad, chief officer sustainable growth at Lancaster City Council, said: “I have used NWCH for a number of years on a range of complex and smaller projects. One such recent project is Eden Project Morecambe.

“The NWCH team is always willing to add value to our projects by bringing in their own expertise and perspectives and introducing us to other comparable projects. The fact they are run as a public body and pride themselves on social value sets them apart from other framework providers.”

Warden Construction, which employs 97 people and is based in Lancashire and Warrington, is appointed to NWCH’s current Small Works, Low Value and Medium Value frameworks.

Ian Williams, managing director of Warden Construction, said: “Passing £700m of projects procured through the current frameworks demonstrates the confidence public sector organisations across the North West continue to place in the Hub.

“As a framework partner, we regularly see the benefits the Hub provides to local authority and public sector clients. Its greatest strength is that it offers a trusted, compliant and low-risk procurement route, giving clients confidence that projects can progress efficiently while maintaining high standards of governance and accountability.

“Through its focus on social value, the Hub is also helping ensure public sector investment leaves a positive and lasting legacy in communities across the north west.”