The launch of SHED 5 by Procurement for Housing marks a major shift in how social housing providers can access innovative technology.
With a £500m framework dedicated to emerging disruptors, SHED exists for one simple reason:
Housing providers need access to new technology, and innovators need a route into the sector.
For years, procurement complexity has made it difficult for housing associations and councils to trial and adopt solutions designed to tackle issues such as:
- Damp and mould
- Tenant wellbeing and safety
- Building compliance
- Decarbonisation
- Asset management
- Resident engagement
These problems are persistent, but the solutions are now here and easier to procure than ever before.
The Problem with Traditional Procurement
Many of the most effective solutions on the market today are created by specialist SMEs. However, traditional frameworks often exclude these suppliers due to complex tender requirements and financial thresholds designed for large contractors.
At the same time, housing teams often lack the technical reference points needed to confidently specify and compare newer technologies.
SHED addresses this gap.
Why This Matters to Housing Providers Right Now
The sector is under more pressure than ever:
- Regulatory scrutiny around damp and mould
- Increased focus on tenant safety and wellbeing
- Pressure to reduce costs while improving service
- The need to modernise housing stock with smart technology
Emerging monitoring, safety and environmental solutions are now playing a critical role in helping housing providers meet these challenges.
How Porters Care Supports This Shift
At Porters Care, we work with housing providers and care organisations to deliver practical, easy-to-implement technology that directly addresses these challenges.
Our solutions help organisations:
- Detect and prevent damp and mould before it becomes a complaint
- Monitor environmental conditions in properties remotely
- Improve resident safety and wellbeing
- Gain data-led insight into housing conditions
- Reduce reactive maintenance and compliance risk
As frameworks like SHED 5 make it easier for the sector to adopt innovation, housing providers are increasingly looking for proven, ready-to-deploy solutions.
That’s where we come in.
If you are reviewing how technology can support your housing stock, now is the time to explore what’s possible.
