Established in 1990 and anchored in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, ARK Consultancy has spent over three and a half decades championing high-quality affordable housing across the UK.
ARK operates on a simple belief: when social housing providers perform at their peak, communities flourish and residents enjoy safe, warm, and dignified homes.
We define our role as a collaborative "critical friend." Rather than delivering abstract reports from afar, our multidisciplinary team of over 100 directors, data scientists, and associate consultants work side-by-side with local council teams and housing association boards. We combine rigorous analytical modeling with deep empathy for the operational realities of social landlords.
Our executive directors are former housing association chief executives, local authority heads, and national regulators who bring verified track records.
Founder of ARK Consultancy. Former housing association Chief Executive and national housebuilder Director with over 40 years of property development and governance expertise.
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing and former CIH National Council Trustee. Over 35 years in housing; leads ARK's Housing Services, People Development, and Regeneration practices.
Over 30 years in social housing. Board sponsor for ARK's ESG and Carbon Neutrality 2035 initiatives. Specialises in complex estate regeneration, Joint Ventures, and corporate strategy.
Spent nearly a decade as a Senior Manager at the Audit Commission. Foremost authority on strategic asset management, RSH consumer regulation, and internal governance audits.
Former Director of Operations for two large Midlands housing providers. Nationally recognised expert in responsive repairs turnarounds, void efficiency, and contractor dispute mediation.
Architect of the ASAP asset evaluation model and 30 AMP capital planner. Leads technical stock condition survey programmes, decarbonisation architecture, and database integrations.
Local authorities and Registered Providers can appoint ARK directly or via mini-competition under fully compliant PCR 2015 public framework agreements.
| Framework Agreement | Procuring Body | Scope of Services | Appointment Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIC Ltd | Communities & Housing Investment Consortium | Asset Management, Repairs Consultancy, Merchant Services, Development | Direct Call-Off / Mini-Competition |
| ESPO Frameworks | Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation | Strategic Consultancy, Housing Management, Asset Modeling | PCR 2015 Compliant Direct Award |
| Bloom Procurement | Bloom Marketplace (NEPO) | Specialist Project Outcomes, Interims, Regulatory Audits | Outcome-based Statement of Work |
| Pretium Frameworks | Worcestershire & West Midlands | Development, Regeneration, Employers Agent, Technical Audits (Lots 1 & 2) | Direct Call-Off / Mini-Competition |
| Procure Plus & Constellia | Neutral Vendor Public Buying Hubs | Professional Housing Services, Stock Condition, Decarbonisation | Standard Framework Call-Off |
We practice what we advise: delivering measurable social value, working towards certified carbon neutrality, and upholding strict ethical guidelines.
Bi-annual greenhouse gas carbon audits independently verified by the Energy Saving Trust. Active salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme and targeted reductions in Scope 3 business travel.
Living Wage Employer with an Employee Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 62.5. Over five years, the annual ARK Amble virtual walk has raised £8,630 for Crisis, Shelter Cymru, Trussell Trust, and St Basils.
ARK strictly governs AI use via enterprise Microsoft Copilot tenants. Entering personal or client data into unapproved public AI tools is strictly banned. Zero autonomous decisions: 100% human accountability is guaranteed.
Whether you want to explore our approved procurement routes or discuss a confidential advisory review, our directors are available to speak today.