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EEM Ltd is a procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of Frameworks and DPS agreements. Our members include organisations providing services to the whole public sector including Housing Associations, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Education Providers and Emergency Services. For more information on EEM and our offering please visit: https://eem.org.uk/ EEM are looking to run a procurement exercise to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System of pre checked and approved suppliers for demolition and dismantling works for use by our members. The DPS will cover low and high rise demolition and associated works to domestic and commercial properties, allowing for a variety of demolition methods based on the most suitable for the property and Contracting Authority requirements. The DPS will replace our existing Demolition Framework that expires in August 2020. The DPS will cover single and multiple demolition contracts, low and high rise buildings and domestic and commercial properties ensuing all buildings are demolished down to ground level. Structures must be demolished in accordance with BS 6187. Approved DPS suppliers will be responsible for all associated works required as part of demolition contracts including but not limited to: • All necessary plans, surveys, risk assessments, method statements and reports to support the safe and successful demolition of properties. • Preparation of Construction Phase Plan and Health and Safety files and Site Waste Management Plan • Site security, hoarding,compound and welfare set-up. • Working with the Contracting Authorities to obtain any necessary licenses including F10 notification to the HSE required to carry out the works, from the relevant authority. • Carry out Principal Contractor role in accordance with The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). Ensuring the demolition and dismantling of structures are planned and carried out in such a way as to prevent danger or, where this is not practicable, to reduce danger to as low a level as reasonably practicable. • Dust, noise, and vibrating plant monitoring. • Containment and removal of all Asbestos Containing Materials, where requested to arrange this in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the Refurbishment & Demolition Survey included within Contracting Authority tender documentation. • Site preparation and clearance work to include soft strip out works to remove all non-structural elements inside and outside of a building to facilitate demolition works. • Sorting and salvage of demolished materials once property has been demolished unless otherwise agreed with the Contracting Authority. • Removal and disposal of all demolition material off site. • Waste storage, transportation and disposal in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations and in accordance with site waste management plans ensuring use of a licensed waste carrier and disposal station. Additional information: Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) are extending this DPS in accordance with Public Contract Regulations 2015 regulation 34 (28) and transitional and saving regulations. The end date of this DPS will now be 23rd February 2029. The extension will support to facilitate above and below threshold awards that the EEM membership wish to utilise the DPS for whilst also giving SME's and other organisations opportunity to join the DPs and participate in mini competition opportunities. The extension will also allow an appropriate amount of time to consult with our membership and the market to design and procure an appropriate replacement to this DPS under the Procurement Act. Any contract awarded under the DPS will continue until it comes to an end and will be managed by the PCR (even if the DPS has terminated prior to that point). Contractors who are not on our DPS but are interested in applying can submit an application to join by completing the DPS application questionnaire on the Delta portal using access code: V9V36KSPS9. All demolition works awarded via the DPS will be in accordance with the latest legislation, standards, and guidance. Contractors approved onto the system must be a member of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) and operatives, site supervisors and site managers must all hold a valid CCDO card relevant to their role. Demolition machine and plant operators must hold a CPCS card to operate, fleet, excavators, and high reach applications. This DPS is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this dps agreement: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - Westworks, Advantage South West and South East Consortium. A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) based within England and Wales which owns and/or maintains/manages housing stock in 1 or more geographic area in which it operates and/or is an NHS Trust (which includes acute trusts, metal health trusts, care service trusts and ambulance trusts) or an organisation, police authority, fire authority, ambulance trust, university, higher/further education college, school or academy or other public sector organisation. Further details regarding the authorised users of this DPS can be found in the ITT documents.

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) is a procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of Frameworks and DPS agreements. Our members include organisations providing services to the whole public sector including Housing Associations, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Education Providers and Emergency Services. For more information on EEM and our offering please visit: https://eem.org.uk/ EEM is conducting this tender exercise to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) consisting of contractors who can undertake wide scope of property maintenance works including internal, external, and whole house improvement and maintenance works. The DPS is being set up to complement our existing Property Improvement Works Framework (EEM0056). Our existing framework covers improvement works contracts with a contract value of £150,000 and over. The DPS will support members looking to source suitable contractors to carry out property improvement and maintenance works including internal, external, and whole house improvement and maintenance works to a single or multiple occupied and void properties up to a maximum contract value of £500,000. Mini tenders via our Property Maintenance DPS will be for planned maintenance works however, reactive maintenance and repairs will be permitted providing it forms part of a planned maintenance contract and does not form the core works to be awarded. Contracting Authorities will be responsible for specifying any reactive repair service level requirements within their mini tender. Our Property Maintenance DPS0009 covers: • Internal Property Maintenance Works • External Property Maintenance Works • Whole House Maintenance Works The types of works covered under each of the above are set out within the DPS application and supporting documents. Our Property Maintenance DPS (DPS0009) will be split into workstream, contract value bands and geographical categories. Workstream categories covered by this DPS are as follows: • Internal Maintenance Works • External Maintenance Works • Whole House Maintenance Works DPS0009 contract value categories are as follows; • Contracts under £50,000 • Contracts with a value between £50,000 - £100,000 • Contracts with a value between £100,000 - £150.000 • Contracts with a value between £150,000 - £500,000 Geographical Categories EEM members are located throughout England and Wales, and we have included geographical categories as part of this DPS to allow applicants to select the locations they can work in throughout England and Wales. The DPS initial application period will run until 31st August 2021 and EEM will then review all applications received during the initial application period from 01st September 2021. Organisations appointed on to the DPS will receive a DPS Agreement to sign and return. The DPS will commence on 27th September 2021 for 5 years ending on 26th September 2026 and applicants can submit an application to join the DPS at any point during the DPS term. Additional information: This DPS is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following Contracting Authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this DPS Agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - Westworks(www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk). A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents. **EEM Ltd have changed portal provider and have moved our Property Maintenance DPS from the existing Geometra Systems portal to our new Delta eSouricng portal https://www.delta-esourcing.com/. Approved Contractors on our DPS will be transferred over to Delta and can access the DPS to confirm they want to remain on the DPS by accessing Delta using Delta access code: AUF3BFZW6D and selecting to remain on the DPS. Contractors who are not on our DPS but are interested in applying can submit an application to join by completing the DPS application questionnaire on the Delta portal using access code: 3Q5UDM658R. All other details regarding this DPS remain as previously advertised under the original contract notice and previous corrigendum notices.

EEM is conducting this tender exercise to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) consisting of consultants to carry out construction, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance related multidisciplinary consultancy services; covering a wide range of specialisms to support our membership. Consultants can select single, multiple or all consultancy categories when completing their DPS application and will need to consider the services they can offer when completing their DPS application. The following is not an exhaustive list of the types of consultancy services covered by our DPS; • Architectural Services • Asset Management Services • BIM Consultancy • Building Surveying Services • Carbon reduction, Environmental and Sustainability Consultancy • Clerk of Works • Employers Agent • Fire Safety Management Consultancy • Heating Consultancy Including Gas and Electrical Auditing • Health and Safety Consultancy including Principal Designer and CDM Advisor Services • Heritage & Conservation • Lift Consultancy Services • Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Consultancy • Party Wall, Rights of Light and Neighbourly Matters Consultancy • Planning Consultancy • Project Management • Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy Services • Site Investigation Services • Structural Engineer Services Our Consultancy Services DPS (DPS0010) will be split into consultancy service and geographical categories. Consultants can select single, multiple or all consultancy categories when completing their DPS application. EEM have included a geographical category as part of this DPS to allow applicants to select the locations within England and Wales they can work in. Applicants are not restricted in the number of geographical locations they can select to operate in but must carefully consider their geographical selection to ensure they have sufficient capacity and resource to support members in the locations they select to work in. The contract value within this notice is the estimated DPS value and takes into consideration the full DPS term and potential call off contracts to be awarded via the DPS during its term and the possibility that the EEM membership may grow over the DPS lifetime with potential for increased usage of the DPS Additional information: Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) are extending this DPS in accordance with Public Contract Regulations 2015 regulation 34 (28) and transitional and saving regulations. The end date of this DPS will now be 23rd February 2029. The extension will support to facilitate above and below threshold awards that the EEM membership wish to utilise the DPS for whilst also giving SME's and other organisations opportunity to join the DPs and participate in mini competition opportunities. The extension will also allow an appropriate amount of time to consult with our membership and the market to design and procure an appropriate replacement to this DPS under the Procurement Act. Any contract awarded under the DPS will continue until it comes to an end and will be managed by the PCR (even if the DPS has terminated prior to that point). This DPS is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following Contracting Authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this DPS Agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - Westworks (https://www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk)) and South East Consortium (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk)). A full list of current members is available at https://www.eem.org.uk) 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) Further details regarding the authorised users of this DPS can be found in the ITT documents. **EEM Ltd have changed portal provider and have moved our Consultancy DPS from the existing Geometra Systems portal to our new Delta eSouricng portal https://www.delta-esourcing.com/. Approved Contractors on our DPS will be transferred over to Delta and can access the DPS to confirm they want to remain on the DPS by accessing Delta using Delta access code: 74R4JMEW62 and selecting to remain on the DPS. Contractors who are not on our DPS but are interested in applying can submit an application to join by completing the DPS application questionnaire on the Delta portal using access code: 66FM975NJ2. All other details regarding this DPS remain as previously advertised under the original contract notice and previous corrigendum notices.

EEM is conducting this tender exercise to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) consisting of consultants to carry out construction, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance related multidisciplinary consultancy services; covering a wide range of specialisms to support our membership. Consultants can select single, multiple or all consultancy categories when completing their DPS application and will need to consider the services they can offer when completing their DPS application. The following is not an exhaustive list of the types of consultancy services covered by our DPS; • Architectural Services • Asset Management Services • BIM Consultancy • Building Surveying Services • Carbon reduction, Environmental and Sustainability Consultancy • Clerk of Works • Employers Agent • Fire Safety Management Consultancy • Heating Consultancy Including Gas and Electrical Auditing • Health and Safety Consultancy including Principal Designer and CDM Advisor Services • Heritage & Conservation • Lift Consultancy Services • Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Consultancy • Party Wall, Rights of Light and Neighbourly Matters Consultancy • Planning Consultancy • Project Management • Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy Services • Site Investigation Services • Structural Engineer Services Our Consultancy Services DPS (DPS0010) will be split into consultancy service and geographical categories. Consultants can select single, multiple or all consultancy categories when completing their DPS application. EEM have included a geographical category as part of this DPS to allow applicants to select the locations within England and Wales they can work in. Applicants are not restricted in the number of geographical locations they can select to operate in but must carefully consider their geographical selection to ensure they have sufficient capacity and resource to support members in the locations they select to work in. The contract value within this notice is the estimated DPS value and takes into consideration the full DPS term and potential call off contracts to be awarded via the DPS during its term and the possibility that the EEM membership may grow over the DPS lifetime with potential for increased usage of the DPS Additional information: This DPS is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following Contracting Authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this DPS Agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - Westworks (https://www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk)) and South East Consortium (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk)). A full list of current members is available at https://www.eem.org.uk) 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) Further details regarding the authorised users of this DPS can be found in the ITT documents. **EEM Ltd have changed portal provider and have moved our Consultancy DPS from the existing Geometra Systems portal to our new Delta eSouricng portal https://www.delta-esourcing.com/. Approved Contractors on our DPS will be transferred over to Delta and can access the DPS to confirm they want to remain on the DPS by accessing Delta using Delta access code: 74R4JMEW62 and selecting to remain on the DPS. Contractors who are not on our DPS but are interested in applying can submit an application to join by completing the DPS application questionnaire on the Delta portal using access code: 66FM975NJ2. All other details regarding this DPS remain as previously advertised under the original contract notice and previous corrigendum notices.

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) is a procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of frameworks and DPS agreements. Our membership has grown to 261 Public Sector organisations and members include organisations providing services to the whole public sector including housing associations, local authorises, NHS Trusts, Education Providers and Emergency Services. EEM Ltd will be conducting a tender exercise in May and June 2022 to create a Scaffolding Framework to replace our existing framework which will expire in July 2022. The framework will support Members meet current legislation and guidance for the erection of Scaffolding and associated works to residential and communal buildings. Elements of work covered by this Framework will include, Ordering Scaffolding Delivery, erecting, dismantling and removal Site Inspection Handover The Lot structure is ordered geographically with 3 Lots focused on the East and West Midlands as well as National Coverage Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 2 years beyond expiry of the 4-year framework term. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime . Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the Framework, this means within each lot. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this framework agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partners consortia - Westworks(www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk) Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk (https://www.eem.org.uk) 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents. To respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal https://xantive.supplierselect.com 2) If you need to register a new account follow the prompts to set up your organisation; 3) When you sign in select 'Public Projects' from the menu (top right). A list of all open tenders will be displayed; 4) Select 'EEM0051 Scaffolding from the list of projects and then 'Create Opportunity'. That will give you access to the basic information; 5) Click 'Accept Opportunity' to get more detail including all clarification logs. There is no obligation to submit a response; 6) If you do wish to submit a response, do so before the deadline by changing the status to submitted. You will only be allowed to submit if every mandatory question is answered

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) is a procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of frameworks and DPS agreements. Our membership has grown to 261 Public Sector organisations and members include organisations providing services to the whole public sector including housing associations, local authorises, NHS Trusts, Education Providers and Emergency Services. EEM Ltd will be conducting a tender exercise in May and June 2022 to create a Scaffolding Framework to replace our existing framework which will expire in July 2022. The framework will support Members meet current legislation and guidance for the erection of Scaffolding and associated works to residential and communal buildings. Elements of work covered by this Framework will include, Ordering Scaffolding Delivery, erecting, dismantling and removal Site Inspection Handover The Lot structure is ordered geographically with 3 Lots focused on the East and West Midlands as well as National Coverage Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 2 years beyond expiry of the 4-year framework term. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime . Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the Framework, this means within each lot. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this framework agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partners consortia - Westworks(www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk) Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk (https://www.eem.org.uk) 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents. To respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal https://xantive.supplierselect.com 2) If you need to register a new account follow the prompts to set up your organisation; 3) When you sign in select 'Public Projects' from the menu (top right). A list of all open tenders will be displayed; 4) Select 'EEM0051 Scaffolding from the list of projects and then 'Create Opportunity'. That will give you access to the basic information; 5) Click 'Accept Opportunity' to get more detail including all clarification logs. There is no obligation to submit a response; 6) If you do wish to submit a response, do so before the deadline by changing the status to submitted. You will only be allowed to submit if every mandatory question is answered

EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Scaffolding Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire on Friday the 8th of July 2022. This Framework is being set up to support EEM Members by providing a Framework of Contractors with suitable experience in undertaking the safe and compliant delivery, erection, servicing and dismantling of Scaffolding. The types of works which Members will require over the course of this Framework are varied but would be expected to include, Receiving scaffold orders, interpreting and advising on scaffold requirements, delivering scaffold, safely erecting scaffold on residential properties of various sizes, safely erecting scaffold on commercial property of various sizes, scaffold handover notices, removing and reinstalling TV aerials and Satellite dishes, installing pedestrian protection, installing loading bays, installing rubbish Chutes, Scaffolding inspections & Safely dismantling scaffolding. This list is an example of typical work and is not exhaustive

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 260 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like minded procurement consortia - Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses: www.westworks.org.uk www.southeastconsortium.org.uk www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk EEM are conducting this tender exercise to create a Fire & Intruder Alarms, Sprinkler Systems and Fire Protection Equipment, Emergency Lighting Systems Framework to replace our existing framework that will expire in 2022. The framework has been split into geographical lots: • Lot 1 - Midlands • Lot 2 - Greater London • Lot 3 - National Coverage The framework will provide EEM Members with a route to procure the works listed below and maintenance will include planned and reactive maintenance. • Fire Alarm Systems Service and Maintenance (Conventional, Addressable, Analogue Addressable and Wireless). • Fire Alarm Systems Upgrades and New System Installations (Conventional, Addressable, Analogue Addressable and Wireless). • Detection Devices (Smoke, Flame, Heat, Carbon Monoxide, Multi-Sensor and Manual Call Points). • Output Devices (Warning System/Bell Relays, Door Holder Relays, Auxiliary Relays, Loop Sounders) • Intruder Alarm System Installations, Upgrades, Maintenance and Repairs. • Sprinkler, Misting and Suppression Systems Retrofitting Works, New Installations, Maintenance and Repairs. • Aspirating System Installations, Upgrades, Maintenance and Repairs. • Fire Protection Equipment Supply, Maintenance, and Refill o Fire Extinguishers o Fire Hydrants o Fire Dampers o Fire Shutters o Fire Blankets o Fire Evacuation Chairs o Hose Reels, Inlets, Valves and Nozzles o Safety Signs • Dry and Wet Riser Systems, Maintenance, Repairs and System Upgrades. • Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) Maintenance, Repairs and System Upgrades. • Fire Door Inspection Services • Emergency Lighting Systems Maintenance, Repairs and System Upgrades. • Fire and Intruder Alarm Engineers • All builders work and making good/redecoration of all building fabric disturbed by associated works. • Testing, commissioning, and system demonstrations, as fitted drawings and operation and maintenance manuals and any other works associated with contracts including any of the above-described works. Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 5 years beyond expiry of the 4-year framework term. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime . Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the Framework, this means within each lot. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this framework agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - Westworks(www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk). A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) . Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents. To respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal https://xantive.supplierselect.com 2) If you need to register a new account follow the prompts to set up your organisation; 3) When you sign in select 'Public Projects' from the menu (top right). A list of all open tenders will be displayed; 4) Select 'EEM0067 Fire & Intruder Alarms, Sprinkler Systems and Fire Protection Equipment and Emergency Lighting Systems Framework ' from the list of projects and then 'Create Opportunity'. That will give you access to the basic information; 5) Click 'Accept Opportunity' to get more detail including all clarification logs. There is no obligation to submit a response; 6) If you do wish to submit a response, do so before the deadline by changing the status to submitted. You will only be allowed to submit if every mandatory question is answered.

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 261 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like minded procurement consortia - Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses: www.westworks.org.uk www.southeastconsortium.org.uk www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk EEM are conducting this tender exercise to create a Fire & Intruder Alarms, Sprinkler Systems and Fire Protection Equipment, Emergency Lighting Systems Framework to replace our existing framework that will expire in 2022. The framework has been split into geographical lots: • Lot 1 - Midlands • Lot 2 - Greater London • Lot 3 - National Coverage

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 261 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia -Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses: (https://www.westworks.org.uk) (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Passive Fire Protection Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire late 2022. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for their Passive Fire Protection including but not limited to, carrying out surveys, fire door installs and repairs, compartmental surveys and remedial works, covering high and low rise buildings. The Framework agreement will be for a period of 48 months, running from Monday 14th November 2022 to 13th November 2026. It is expected that a maximum of 8 Contractors may be appointed onto each of the geographical lots of the Framework, ensuring that all our member's requirements are covered taking into consideration the range of locations our members are located in. The Framework requires EEM to cover the UK under the following sub lots: Lot 1 is being created to support Members with the geographical area Midlands. Lot 2 is being created to support Members with the geographical area London. Lot 3 is being created to support Members with the geographical area National. Further details and how to respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal https://xantive.supplierselect.com (https://xantive.supplierselect.com) Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 5 years beyond expiry of the 4-year framework term. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the Framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this framework agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - (https://www.westworks.org.uk) Advantage South West (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk (https://www.eem.org.uk) 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents. To respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal (https://xantive.supplierselect.com (https://xantive.supplierselect.com) 2) If you need to register a new account follow the prompts to set up your organisation; 3) When you sign in select 'Public Projects' from the menu (top right). A list of all open tenders will be displayed; 4) Select 'EEM0053 Passive Fire Protection from the list of projects and then 'Create Opportunity'. That will give you access to the basic information; 5) Click 'Accept Opportunity' to get more detail including all clarification logs. There is no obligation to submit a response; 6) If you do wish to submit a response, do so before the deadline by changing the status to submitted. You will only be allowed to submit if every mandatory question is answered

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 261 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia -Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses: (https://www.westworks.org.uk) (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Passive Fire Protection Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire late 2022. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for their Passive Fire Protection including but not limited to, carrying out surveys, fire door installs and repairs, compartmental surveys and remedial works, covering high and low rise buildings. The Framework agreement will be for a period of 48 months, running from Monday 14th November 2022 to 13th November 2026. It is expected that a maximum of 8 Contractors may be appointed onto each of the geographical lots of the Framework, ensuring that all our member's requirements are covered taking into consideration the range of locations our members are located in. The Framework requires EEM to cover the UK under the following sub lots: Lot 1 is being created to support Members with the geographical area Midlands. Lot 2 is being created to support Members with the geographical area London. Lot 3 is being created to support Members with the geographical area National. Further details and how to respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal https://xantive.supplierselect.com (https://xantive.supplierselect.com)

The complete range of technology products, services and solutions that can be purchased through Vendor Authorised Resellers covering all aspects of digital and technology enabled products and services; including Computing, IT Consultancy and Project Services, Applications and Data, Networks, Platforms and Infrastructure, Enterprise Systems and Services, Managed IT and Support Services, Products and Devices, Software, Licensing, Print Services and Products, Cloud Services, Digital and AI Services, Transition and Deployment Services, Web, Internet and Cyber and Security Services.Provision of IT Products, Digital, Infrastructure and all IT Related and Associated ServicesThe Supplier(s) shall be able to provide a wide range of standard IT products, to include but not be limited to devices, audio visual equipment, network and digital infrastructure, IT peripherals, Cloud, operating systems, IT services, security and support provision.

The complete range of technology products, services and solutions that can be purchased through Vendor Authorised Resellers covering all aspects of digital and technology enabled products and services; including Computing, IT Consultancy and Project Services, Applications and Data, Networks, Platforms and Infrastructure, Enterprise Systems and Services, Managed IT and Support Services, Products and Devices, Software, Licensing, Print Services and Products, Cloud Services, Digital and AI Services, Transition and Deployment Services, Web, Internet and Cyber and Security Services. Provision of IT Products, Digital, Infrastructure and all IT Related and Associated Services The Supplier(s) shall be able to provide a wide range of standard IT products, to include but not be limited to devices, audio visual equipment, network and digital infrastructure, IT peripherals, Cloud, operating systems, IT services, security and support provision.

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) is a procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of Frameworks and DPS agreements. Our members include organisations providing services to the whole public sector including Housing Associations, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Education Providers and Emergency Services. For more information on EEM and our offering please visit: https://eem.org.uk/ The DPS will support members looking to source suitable contractors to carry out property improvement and maintenance works including internal, external, and whole house improvement and maintenance works to a single or multiple occupied and void properties up to either a maximum total or annual contract value of £1,500,000. In September 2021 EEM launched a DPS for Property Maintenance Works for contracts with a value of under £150,000. Due to current market conditions, EEM wishes to increase the value of contracts by awarding two additional categories to increase the contract value £1,500,000. This notice covers the creation of the two new categories. Mini tenders via our Property Maintenance DPS will be for planned maintenance works however, reactive maintenance and repairs will be permitted providing it forms part of a planned maintenance contract and does not form the core works to be awarded. Contracting Authorities will be responsible for specifying any reactive repair service level requirements within their mini tender. The types of works covered under each of the above are set out within the DPS application and supporting documents. Our Property Maintenance DPS (DPS0009) will be split into workstream, contract value bands and geographical categories. Workstream categories covered by this DPS are as follows: • Internal Maintenance Works • External Maintenance Works • Whole House Maintenance Works This notice covers the addition of two new contract value categories: • Contracts with a value between £150,000 - £500,000 • Contracts with a value between £500,000 - £1,500,000 The two new categories will administered as part of the existing DPS - reference - DPS0009 Property Maintenance Works. Geographical Categories EEM members are located throughout England and Wales, and we have included geographical categories as part of this DPS to allow applicants to select the locations they can work in throughout England and Wales. The DPS initial application period will run until 23rd January 2023 and EEM will then review all applications received during the initial application period from 24th January 2023. The additional categories for the DPS being advertised through this opportunity will commence on 6th February 2023 ending on 26th September 2026 to fall in line with the existing DPS. Applicants can submit an application to join the DPS at any point during the DPS term and will have the option to apply for the three existing value categories. Additional information: This DPS is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following Contracting Authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this DPS Agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - Westworks(www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk). A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk 2) Any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents. To review the DPS requirements and supporting documents and submit an application for our Property Maintenance DPS please follow the steps below : 1) Click the link https://portal.geometrasystems.co.uk/dps 2) Click the link 'Supplier Registration Form' 3) Complete your Account Information and click the 'Register' button 4) You will receive an email with a link enabling you to create a password. 5) Create your password and you be invited to log in 6) Enter your login details at https://portal.geometrasystems.co.uk/Account/Login 7) Click 'DPS Manager' link in middle of screen 8) Select Property Maintenance DPS (DPS0009) follow the links to complete your application questionnaire answering all questions within the application questionnaire and uploading all requested information 9) Once you have answered all questions and uploaded relevant requested information click the 'submit' link.

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium set up to drive cost and efficiency savings in the public sector. Since 2010, EEM and its Members have worked together to deliver comprehensive yet simplified procurement solutions, which offer a wide range of compliant, competitive and high-quality products and services. EEM's vision is to develop a collaborative working approach, which delivers the fullest possible range of organisational, financial and social benefits. EEM was formed in 2010 with five founding members, all housing providers determined to reap the benefits of collaborative procurement. Our membership has now grown to 299 public sector organisations including Housing Associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Education Providers, Emergency Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM also work in collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia - Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. This means that on behalf of our Members, the Consortiums can utilise each other's Frameworks. The aim is to work together to align processes and practices where possible and provide the best possible service to our combined membership. This Framework will be available to all members from other consortia but managed by the EEM Team. EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Decorating Materials, Vouchers and Cyclical Decoration Works Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire on Friday 23rd April 2022. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for Decorating Materials on a delivery and counter collection basis, non-cash based Voucher or Card schemes and Cyclical Decoration Works to property Exterior and Interiors. The Framework will be split into the following workstream Lots: • Lot 1 - Delivery and Counter Collection • Lot 2 - Cyclical Interior and Exterior Decoration • Lot 3 - Tenant Options Voucher Scheme Lot 1 is being created to support Members who have a requirement for a supplier of Decoration Materials either delivered or collected. Expected materials will include but not be limited to: • Matt Paint, Satin Paint, Gloss Paint, Exterior grade paints for Stone, brick, Metal, Plastic and other finishes • Primers and Undercoats • Fire retardant paints, Mould resisting paints and other technical paints • Wallpapers and wall coverings, adhesives for paper and tile, sealants, grouts and caulks. • Decorating tools and sundries Lot 2 is being created to support EEM Members who have a requirement for external or internal decoration work to residential or commercial properties. This will include but is not limited to: • Removing all blistered or defective coatings • Rubbing down & Washing down • Priming surfaces of various material types • Applying multiple coats of different types of paint • Removing and replacing glazing putty • Sealing & Caulking • Applying Varnish systems • Washing down with liquid soaps & Fungicidal washes • Making Good open holes and defects Lot 3 is being created to support Members who have a requirement for a non cash based, card or Voucher scheme. This will include an online management system for the distribution of specified decorating materials to Tenants Further details and how to review the documentation please: Go to the portal https://xantive.supplierselect.com/

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 300 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia -Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses: (https://www.westworks.org.uk) (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Decorating Services Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire in April 2023. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for their Decorating needs including but not limited to supply of decorating materials via a delivery service or counter collection, Internal Decoration such as Painting, Stain Blocking, Wallpapering and Varnishing. External Decoration such as Repainting Walls and Timber surfaces as well as a Decoration Voucher service. The Framework agreement will be for a period of 48 months, running from Tuesday 2nd May 2023 to 1st May 2027. It is expected that a maximum of 6 Contractors may be appointed onto each of the lots of the Framework, ensuring that all our member's requirements are covered taking into consideration the range of locations our members are located in. Lot 1 Delivery and Counter Collection is being created as a National Lot Lot 2 Cyclical Interior and Exterior Decoration is being created with two Geographic sub lots Lot2a (Midlands) will support Members who have a requirement for works in the Midlands. Lot2b (National) will support Members who have a requirement for works on a wider geographic area Lot 3 is being created to support Members with a requirement for a prepaid Voucher solution. This is being created on a National basis. Further details and how to respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal https://xantive.supplierselect.com (https://xantive.supplierselect.com) Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 5 years beyond expiry of the 4-year framework term. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the Framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this framework agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - (https://www.westworks.org.uk) Advantage South West (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk (https://www.eem.org.uk) 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents. To respond to this tender or review the documentation, please: 1) Go to the portal (https://xantive.supplierselect.com (https://xantive.supplierselect.com) 2) If you need to register a new account follow the prompts to set up your organisation; 3) When you sign in select 'Public Projects' from the menu (top right). A list of all open tenders will be displayed; 4) Select "EEM0005 Decorating Materials, Cyclical Decoration & Tenant Options Vouchers" from the list of projects and then 'Create Opportunity'. That will give you access to the basic information; 5) Click 'Accept Opportunity' to get more detail including all clarification logs. There is no obligation to submit a response; 6) If you do wish to submit a response, do so before the deadline by changing the status to submitted. You will only be allowed to submit if every mandatory question is answered

EEM Partner, Meta Procurement Ltd is undertaking a compliant UK tender exercise under the Open Procedure of the Public Contract Regulations (2015) to establish a national Framework Agreement for surveillance camera and video devices, associated software and ancillary products, services and solutions for a period of 4 years. The contractors shall provide products and services which contracting bodies can access through the Framework Agreement. The provision of surveillance camera and video devices, associated software and ancillary products, services and solutions is an indicative outline of our requirements and not exhaustive of the provision of data and capability required.

EEM Partner, Meta Procurement Ltd is undertaking a compliant UK tender exercise under the Open Procedure of the Public Contract Regulations (2015) to establish a national Framework Agreement for surveillance camera and video devices, associated software and ancillary products, services and solutions for a period of 4 years.The contractors shall provide products and services which contracting bodies can access through the Framework Agreement. The provision of surveillance camera and video devices, associated software and ancillary products, services and solutions is an indicative outline of our requirements and not exhaustive of the provision of data and capability required.

EEM is looking to create a list of approved Contractors who can deliver a number of or all of the following elements of work during the course of the DPS: Category 1 - Damp and Mould Surveys and Inspection Sub-categories - Damp and Mould Surveys and Inspection •Identify the damp/mould problem within properties •Determine the source of moisture •Inspect any existing damp proof course (where necessary) •Inspect any problems with the building structure •Identify potential future problems resulting from damp (such as dry rot or wet rot) •Advise on additional steps (if any) that are required to safeguard properties •Photographs to support findings •Where requested and appropriate, Contractors should provide a calcium carbide test •Provide a comprehensive summary of what damp treatments are needed - Timber Surveys and Reports - Condensation Surveys and Reports - Associated Works Category 2 - Damp and Mould Remediation Works Sub-categories - Injection of liquid DPC's (BBA Certified) - Damp and Mould Remediation Works •Tanking Works •Repair works to damp damaged finishes and fittings •Repair and remediation works to joists and other timbers (damp damage) •Cavity Wall Insulation removal and reinstallation and ancillary works •Brickwork pointing •Stain blocking Condensation Control •Ventilation Measures •Mould DNA Testing •Mould Treatment •Mould Removal Timber Treatments •Treatment of Wet and Dry Rot •Treatment of Woodworm Infestations •Stopping the Source of Moisture •Damaged Area Removal •Timber Replacement Associated Works •Wallpaper stripping •Plastering •Gutter clearance •Removal and re-fixing of kitchen units and other fittings and fixtures including plumbing and electrical elements •Removal and re-fitting of bathroom suites and other fittings and fixtures including plumbing and electrical elements •Removal and re-fixing of carpets •Making good of any damaged or disturbed surfaces including re-plastering, re-fixing/replacement of floorboards, ceilings, skirting boards etc. Category 3 - Waterproofing Sub-categories Cellar & Below Ground Waterproofing •Cementitious Systems •Cavity Wall/Floor Membranes •Sump Pump Systems •Surveys to be undertaken by a Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency Limited (CIGA) registered installer - Associated Works Category 4 - Damp Monitoring Sub-categories Sensors & Information •Air Quality Monitoring •Ventilation Systems installations and other smart devices - Associated Works Additional information: This DPS is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following Contracting Authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this DPS Agreement as Authorised Users: 1) any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia: Westworks( www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) .A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk . 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above).