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Launched in October 2019, as part of the LHC Procurement Group, the South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) is in the unique position of having local knowledge and relationships, while also benefiting from the additional resources and expertise of a national framework provider. SWPA currently offers 16 frameworks and 2 DPS’, working with approximately 56 Clients on over 220 projects. SWPA brings together Clients with Appointed Companies to build, refurbish and maintain social housing and public property more efficiently, cost effectively, and for the benefit of the local community.

Amongst these frameworks, is the Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS4) Framework, soon to be superseded by its successor, the Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS5) Framework. This Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS4) Framework is a successive and fully compliant framework which allows local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies to source specialist suppliers for the design, supply and installation of traditional flat roofing, and pitched roofing systems and associated works.

Langley is a leading provider of roofing solutions for the built environment delivering results that have a lasting, positive impact on people and places. Langley has worked on a variety of roofing projects throughout the UK, providing flat roofing systems, pitched metal roofing and much more. Founded in the 1960s, Langley began specialising in flat roofing membranes introducing the first SBS-modified bituminous membrane system to the UK market. Today Langley has increased their flat roofing credentials and experience, while expanding their product offering to include innovative end-to-end solutions such as Roof Top Developments (RTD), Flat-to-Pitch (FTP), solar roofs, green roofs, blue roofs, and bio-solar roof systems, amongst others serving the roofing industry and green infrastructure across industry sectors that include housing, education, healthcare and commercial.

The Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS4) Framework that Langley features on, has four workstreams comprising of traditional flat roofing, liquid flat roofing, profiled metal roofing and traditional pitched roofing, along with a mixed super lot. The workstreams cover a variety of design, supply, and installation needs, from asphalt, torch on systems, to glass reinforced resilient unsaturated polyester resins, as well as flashings, facias, and rainwater items.

Langley is proud of their rich and experienced history developing added value services, such as an Approved Contractor Network, asset management, health & safety, site monitoring, aftercare & maintenance services, which are all designed to support projects through the consultation, design, installation process and beyond. Their unique insurance backed guarantee (IBG) offer supports their goal of creating ‘roofs for life’.

As they look to the future of the industry, people and skills development, Langley’s annual commitment to measuring the impact of their Social Value Strategy forms part of their social impact management practices with activities including:

• Social Enterprise investment to provide OFSTED accredited apprenticeships and NVQ, specialist accredited training, learning and development initiatives to raise industry standards.
• Investment to provide training, health, and well-being activities to its employees.
• Investment in volunteering and monetary donations that contribute to good causes and to improve the environment.

Sustainability forms a key part of the strategic direction for both Langley and SWPA, which throughout their framework provides guidance to initiate social, economic, and environmental benefit to the wider community. By working with SWPA from consultation through to the procurement stages, Langley can ensure their unique offerings provide both a meaningful and measurable contribution to our clients’ communities.

For more information on Langley, take a look at their Website and LinkedIn page.