--- title: Prodo becomes a PfH-approved supplier with new mobile app description: We are proud to announce that we have become a PfH-approved supplier with our new mobile app image: https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Prodo%20Blog%20Images/Mobile%20friendly%20website.jpeg --- [![Prodo Logo](https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Prodo%20Logo.svg) ](https://www.prodo.com) [![CONTACT US](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/25768235/a3a54c3c-fbde-4800-b3a6-63dc106d37ef.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/25768235/a3a54c3c-fbde-4800-b3a6-63dc106d37ef) ![](https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Prodo%20Blog%20Images/Mobile%20friendly%20website.jpeg) 10 / 03 / 2023 # Prodo becomes a PfH-approved supplier with new mobile app We are proud to announce that we have become a PfH-approved supplier with our new mobile app ![Jacob Howell](https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Jacob%20I%20suppose-1%20(1).jpg) [ Jacob Howell ](https://www.prodo.com/blog/author/jacob-howell) - [Channel Shift](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/channel-shift) - ** Share on LinkedIn - **Tweet - **Share on Facebook - **Share via email Contact us ** We are proud to announce our mobile app has been approved on the PfH SHED 2 framework!  The process of procuring new products for housing associations can be challenging due to the strict procurement regulations that must be met. This often involves a significant amount of time, effort and investment to ensure compliance. However, the [Procurement for Housing (PfH)](https://procurementforhousing.co.uk/) has partnered with [Disruptive Innovators Network (DIN)](https://disruptiveinnovatorsnetwork.co.uk/) and developed the [SHED (Social Housing Emerging Disruptors) framework](https://procurementforhousing.co.uk/shed/) to address this issue. SHED offers housing associations a faster and easier route to innovation, streamlining the entire procurement process with a pre-assessed selection of approved suppliers. Jenny Danson, director of the Proptech Innovation Network, said: *“It can take a huge amount of effort to bring innovation into social housing. Suppliers and housing providers have to jump through hoops to satisfy procurement regulations – it often involves lots of effort and cost. That’s why we developed the SHED with PfH – it gives social landlords a route to compliantly procure solutions quicker and cheaper, and suppliers have the certainty of being on the framework for three years and they receive support to break into the sector.”* ![Housing Solutions Dashboard-1](https://www.prodo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Housing%20Solutions%20Dashboard-1.png?width=1600&height=1067&name=Housing%20Solutions%20Dashboard-1.png) Housing Solutions Mobile App  We’ve been accepted into this framework with our innovative new housing app, which is already seeing great results for [Housing Solutions](https://www.prodo.com/work/housing-solutions-mobile-app) with a whopping 1,500 downloads in just the first few months. The mobile app is one of the first of its kind in the sector, featuring AI voice and image recognition which helps to streamline the repairs reporting and diagnostic process for users, whilst standardising reports of defects for the housing association. The biometric login and push notification functionality reduces barriers to access and encourages engagement.  This is a unique application of evolving technology for the purpose of driving channel shift through encouraging digital engagement, with the ultimate goal of enhancing customer experience and improving internal efficiencies. Helping housing association team members to spend their time and use their expertise with customers who need their empathy and direct support most. Neil Butters, head of procurement at PfH, added: *“Social landlords are dealing with rising prices, a 7% rent cap and cost of living crisis, alongside urgent targets on building safety, net zero and development. They desperately need brand-new ideas to tackle these challenges. The Social Housing Emerging Disruptors framework is a safe space to try out these ideas without complex procurement rules, legal challenges or lengthy tender documents getting in the way.”* ![AI Assist Housing Solutions 3](https://www.prodo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI%20Assist%20Housing%20Solutions%203.jpeg?width=1920&height=1280&name=AI%20Assist%20Housing%20Solutions%203.jpeg) Housing Solutions Mobile App - AI Technology  The PfH criteria for approved SHED 2 products include various aspects around qualifying for their own definition of innovation, explaining and demonstrating direct customer benefits and having a market-ready product. We here at Prodo are committed to using technology and digital solutions to help solve challenges in the housing sector by enhancing customer experience and improving internal process efficiencies.  Jacob Howell, Head of Sales at Prodo said: *“The SHED 2 framework aligns excellently with our core focus as a business, enabling us to assist more housing associations throughout the country on their digital transformation and innovation journey in a shorter time frame. We are delighted to work with PfH and be a part of this exciting time of change for the sector.”*   ![Jacob Howell](https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Jacob%20I%20suppose-1%20(1).jpg) [ Jacob Howell ](https://www.prodo.com/blog/author/jacob-howell) 14 / 03 / 2023 - [Channel Shift](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/channel-shift) [![New call-to-action](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/25768235/a9d707b8-f6d2-4a45-9d54-27bfddce081f.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/25768235/a9d707b8-f6d2-4a45-9d54-27bfddce081f) [ Zack Hodge ](https://www.prodo.com/blog/author/zack-hodge) ## [Insight Paper: Breaking Down Barriers to Digital Inclusion](https://www.prodo.com/blog/insight-paper-breaking-down-barriers-to-digital-inclusion) **Insight Paper: ****Breaking Down Barriers to Digital Inclusion: A Housing Sector** [Find Out More **](https://www.prodo.com/blog/insight-paper-breaking-down-barriers-to-digital-inclusion) 10 / 04 / 2025 - [Channel Shift](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/channel-shift), [Prodo Insights](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/prodo-insights), [BuildTrust](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/buildtrust), [uksocialhousing](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/uksocialhousing), [digitalinclusion](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/digitalinclusion) ![Jacob Howell](https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Jacob%20I%20suppose-1%20(1).jpg) [ Jacob Howell ](https://www.prodo.com/blog/author/jacob-howell) ## [Insight Paper: AI, Data & Digital Transformation in Housing](https://www.prodo.com/blog/insight-paper-ai-data-digital-transformation-in-housing) **Insight Paper: AI, Data, and Digital Transformation in Housing** [Find Out More **](https://www.prodo.com/blog/insight-paper-ai-data-digital-transformation-in-housing) 03 / 04 / 2025 - [Channel Shift](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/channel-shift), [Prodo Insights](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/prodo-insights), [Housing](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/housing), [UnlockCapacity](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/unlockcapacity), [BuildTrust](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/buildtrust) [ Zack Hodge ](https://www.prodo.com/blog/author/zack-hodge) ## [Housing Hive: 8 Month Government Update Assessing Labour’s First Eight Months in Social Housing](https://www.prodo.com/blog/housing-hive-8-month-government-update-assessing-labours-first-eight-months-in-social-housing) **Introduction** [Find Out More **](https://www.prodo.com/blog/housing-hive-8-month-government-update-assessing-labours-first-eight-months-in-social-housing) 06 / 02 / 2025 - [Channel Shift](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/channel-shift), [Prodo Insights](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/prodo-insights), [Housing](https://www.prodo.com/blog/tag/housing) [![Footer-logo](https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Footer-logo.svg) ](https://www.prodo.com) [Let's collaborate](https://www.prodo.com/contact) - - - - Back to top - [hello@prodo.com](mailto:hello@prodo.com) - [0844 871 7272](tel:08448717272) - The Stables, Little Heath Rd, Littleton, Chester, CH3 7DW - © 2021 Prodo - [Terms and conditions](https://www.prodo.com/terms-conditions) - [Privacy policy](https://www.prodo.com/privacy-policy) - ![logo-grid](https://www.prodo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-grid.png?width=2000&name=logo-grid.png) ![websights](https://ws.zoominfo.com/pixel/62615c824b53e800128b500d) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1039588&fmt=gif) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Jacob Howell", "url" : "https://www.prodo.com/blog/author/jacob-howell" }, "dateModified" : "2023-03-14T08:37:06.144Z", "datePublished" : "2023-03-10T09:35:31.000Z", "headline" : "Prodo becomes a PfH-approved supplier with new mobile app", "image" : [ "https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/Prodo%20Blog%20Images/Mobile%20friendly%20website.jpeg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.prodo.com/blog/prodo-becomes-a-pfh-approved-supplier-with-new-mobile-app", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.prodo.com/hubfs/prodo-logo-horizontal-dark-RGB.png" }, "name" : "Prodo" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.prodo.com/", "@type" : "LocalBusiness", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "GB", "addressLocality" : "Chester", "addressRegion" : "Cheshire", "postalCode" : "CH3 7DW", "streetAddress" : "The Stables, Little Heath Road, Littleton" }, "aggregateRating" : { "@type" : "AggregateRating", "ratingValue" : "4.9", "reviewCount" : "11" }, "description" : "We are Prodo, a digital transformation agency based in the North West. 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