CHIC Merchants Framework 2026-34

Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific plumbing, heating and associated materials via: a. Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or b. Through a fully delivered service. c. An over the counter and deliveries service

Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific electrical, heating and associated materials via: a. Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or b. Through a fully delivered service. c. An over the counter and deliveries service

Suppliers who, can provide buyers with general trade materials via: a. Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or b. Through a fully delivered service. c. An over the counter and deliveries service

Suppliers who, for individual buyers, establish and run a bespoke managed store service in a building owned or sourced by the buyer or in a building owned or sourced by the supplier. In addition, if appropriate and available, the bespoke managed store service could be supplemented by utilising the supplier’s existing branches which are open to other trade users and the public generally.

Suppliers who, for individual buyers, establish and run a bespoke managed store service in a building owned or sourced by the buyer or in a building owned or sourced by the suppliers. Two or more suppliers working individually to provide the buyers material requirements in one dedicated store.

Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific painting and decorating and associated materials via: a) Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or b) Delivered service when required. c) An over the counter and deliveries services

Suppliers who, can provide buyers with Specialist and associated materials via: a) Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or b) Delivered service, when required. c) An over the counter and deliveries services

Suppliers who, can provide buyers with trade specific Tools and associated products via: Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or An over the counter and deliveries services

Suppliers who, can provide buyers with hire goods and associated products via: a) Existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally; or b) Through a fully delivered service. c) An over the counter and deliveries services

Suppliers who, can provide the buyers, with a complete waste management service. Provide the buyers with monthly waste usage information via a dashboard.

Utilising suppliers existing branches (or newly created branches) which are open to other trade users and the public generally. Suppliers who, can provide buyers, with a broad range of retrofit materials. Delivered to specific locations where required.

Suppliers who, can provide the buyers, with a van stock materials ordering system, capable of integration with the buyers and suppliers IT platforms. Have the ability to integrate with the buyers multiple suppliers.