UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

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 Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium set up to drive cost and efficiency savings in the public sector. Since 2010, EEM has 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. Since then, our work has grown to working with over 360 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. The aim is to work together to align processes and practices, share our frameworks where possible and provide the best possible service to our combined members and usership. All current and future members and users of EEM are able to access this Framework. EEM have conducted this tender exercise to procure a digital aerials framework. The framework has been awarded based on the following EEM wishes to procure a Digital Aerials framework. The framework has been tendered and awarded based on II.2.5. Award criteria.

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 276 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 conducted a tender exercise which began in May 2022 to create a Scaffolding Framework which aimed to replace our existing framework which expired 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

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 367 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, local authorities, NHS trusts, education providers, emergency 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. EEM have conducted this tender exercise to procure a vacant property services framework. The framework has been tendered and awarded based on the following core service lots: Lot 1: Clearing and Cleaning Lot 2: Security Services and Call Handling, Lot 3: Turn-key Vacant Property Management Each lot described above has 2 geographical sub-lots as described within this notice.

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 272 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 Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortium may be obtained from the following website addresses: www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk) www.southeastconsortium.org.uk (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Door Entry, Access Control, CCTV & Warden Call Installs and Maintenance Framework to replace two existing Frameworks which have expired. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision covering the services below: The Framework will be split into the following workstream Lots: Lot 1 - Door Entry Install & Maintenance. Lot 2 - Auto Access including Auto Gates Roller Shutters Install & Maintenance. Lot 3 - Warden Call Install & Maintenance. Lot 4 - CCTV Installs & Maintenance. Lot 1 - Lifts Installs and Refurbishment Lot 2 - Lifts Servicing and Maintenance The above lots were further split and tendered and awarded based on the three geographical area sublots: Sublot 1 - Midlands Sublot 2 - National Contracting Authorities who requires a single service provider to manage the service can compliantly procure a single supplier via EEM0037. Contracting Authorities can use either a Direct Selection or via Mini Competition to appoint a service provider from the Framework.

EEM conducted the tender exercise to procure Stairlifts, Hoists and Disabled Adaptations Framework to replace the existing Framework which expired on Friday the 15th of July. 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 installation, servicing and subsequent repairs of straight and curved stairlifts, hoists and disabled adaptations. Stairlift installations and servicing will cover a varied scope of stairlifts in different heights, seat widths and to suit curved and straight staircases and a range of budgets. The typical types of works to be covered by this Framework are detailed below; • Service and maintenance of stair-lifts • Service and maintenance of ceiling track hoists • Service and maintenance of disabled access platform and step lifts • Repairs or replacement parts service • Removal of and where required disposal of, redundant stair-lifts and hoist equipment • Re-siting of existing equipment which is no longer under manufactures warranty. • Supply and installation of new stairlifts ,internal and external. • Supply and installation of new ceiling track hoists . • Supply and installation of through floor lifts • Supply and installation of internal and external step lifts and platform lifts • Refitting of reconditioned equipment • Associated Surveys and Drawings

Efficiency East Midlands Limited (EEM) have conducted this tender exercise to procure a Lifts and Mobility Lift Solutions Framework to replace our existing Frameworks (EEM0075 Lift Installation, Refurbishment, Servicing and Maintenance Works Framework and EEM0050 Stairlifts, Hoists and Disabled Adaptations Framework) which will expire on 18th April 2026. EEM have done this procurement exercise to establish a Framework of Contractors to undertake Lifts and Mobility Lift Solutions, the Framework will be split into the following Lots: • Lot 1 - Lift Installation and Refurbishment • Lot 2 - Lift Maintenance and Servicing • Lot 3 - Mobility Lift Solutions Services delivered via this Framework will be to domestic and commercial properties. Lot 1 has been created to support Members undertake the safe and compliant installation of new bespoke through floor lifts solutions or refurbishment and modernisation works to existing lifts. Lot 2 has been created to support Members undertake the safe and compliant maintenance & servicing of all types of existing through floor lift solutions. The Framework servicing and maintenance programme will provide assurance to members with existing equipment life expectancy through regular preventative maintenance to enhancing lift reliability and performance whilst reducing running costs and maximising energy efficiency. Lot 3 has been created to support Members undertake the safe and compliant Mobility Solutions such as supply and installation of stairlifts, hoists and disabled adaptations. Stairlift installations and servicing will cover a varied scope of stairlifts in different heights, seat widths and to suit curved and straight staircases and a range of budgets. This lot will be further divided into geographical sub-lots. The call-off contract's to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement. 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. The Framework has been procured by EEM on behalf of the organisations that have been accepted as authorised users. Authorised users are classed as any current company law member, any future company law members and any user that has been authorised access to the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and is owned and governed by a small number of organisations who make up our 'Company Law Members', all of which are contracting Authorities in their own right. The Framework Agreements being procured by the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice will be entered by EEM as the Contracting Authority which will have undertaken and completed that procurement exercise. Any reference in the Contract Notice or tender documents to Contracting Authority is deemed to be and include a reference to EEM. The organisations entitled to access and use the Framework Agreements to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice are: Any current EEM Member - being an organisation which is a Company Law Member of EEM at the date of this Contract Notice and being one of the organisations who owns and governs EEM; Any Future Member of EEM, from time to time Company Law Members and the EEM Board may appoint additional organisations to become Company Law Members. All Future Members will also be Contracting Authorities in their own right; and A Framework User - being an organisation who has signed and agreed to the terms of accessing EEM Frameworks and who is authorised to access the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM frameworks may accessed by all publicly funded organisations. Frameworks can be used by any organisation that falls in to one or more of the categories listed below and can be identified through the links provided as users in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The list of potential framework users below is not exhaustive of all organisations who can utilise EEM services, access will be granted to any publicly funded organisation. Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, including but not limited to: 1. Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, including but not limited to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing. 2. Local Authorities, including but not limited to England and List of councils in Wales. 3. National Health Service (NHS) bodies including NHS Trusts, foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards or Partnerships, GP federations and other health and social care providers within England and Wales. 4. All emergency services including Police Forces, fire and rescue departments and emergency medical services. 5. All education establishments including but not limited to, schools maintained by local authorities, academy trusts, colleges, universities and other further education establishments. 6. Registered Charities with a relevant link to the core purpose and services provided by EEM. 7. Central government departments and their agencies. 8.All other contracting authorities as defined in the Procurement Act 2023.

This framework will enable public bodies to access a trusted, strategic partner capable of delivering diagnostic, advisory, and delivery support across all stages of technology enabled change. It will include initial assessment through to implementation and post-delivery review.