Dulux
Trade has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its pioneering
work in healthcare.
The
ProCure 22 awards - which recognise those approved suppliers in the NHS
procurement framework providing best in class service - awarded Dulux Trade its
Collaborative Working award.
The
award was announced at the IHEEM conference and exhibition in Manchester and
recognises the work of Dulux Trade in developing its Colour & Design
principles for use in healthcare environments. The collaboration between Dulux
Trade and Tarkett (flooring) was commended for driving innovation through
collaboration.
The
ground-breaking Colour & Design principles are evidence-based examples of
the transformative power of colour and have helped to de-mystify an often
subjective selection process.
Endorsed
by the Department of Health and supported by 16 colour schemes, the Dulux Trade
Colour & Design principles demonstrate the benefits of good design,
supported by research to allow designers and colour consultants to make informed
decisions. The project was hailed by Rosemary Jensson of Architects for Health
as ‘a really powerful piece of work’.
Paul
Fleming, marketing manager contractor/specifier for Dulux Trade, says: “The
Colour & Design principles demonstrate the transformational power of colour
and are friendly even to the most vulnerable users.
“By
pulling key learnings together into a framework based on the key NHS
requirements, the benefits of good design supported by research means designers
and colour consultants can make well informed and reinforced
decisions.
“When
their decisions are combined with product and life-cycle considerations, for the
first time, the proposition offers tangible support for an NHS under pressure,
by helping improve quality while cutting costs.
“The
Healthcare Colour & Design principles for P22 was launched at the Institute
of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management Conference in October 2017 and
this generated advocacy from P22’s Preferred Supply Chain Partners, and the
Department of Health, who endorsed our thought leadership credentials,
underlining our expertise in harnessing additional value for their budgets,
increasing hospital operational effectiveness and expediting development of
hospitals in the UK.”
Cliff
Jones, MCIPS, MRCIS, Head of Construction Procurement, Department of Health,
added: “They have engaged with the Health Sector, undertaken literature reviews
and combined with their own industry wide research to develop a comprehensive
Healthcare Colour Palette.
“This
offers choice to our Clients, within pre-selected and matched colour
combinations. It supports our Designers to develop, evidence based and
experience grounded, interior proposals in collaboration with the building
users”.
A
copy of the healthcare palettes can be downloaded here.
