About bidding for EEM (Efficiency East Midlands) Frameworks
EEM is a not-for-profit organisation. Their operations extend across the entire UK. When bid writing to EEM, it’s important to understand that they service the entire public sector, from Councils to NHS Trusts and academies. This means that the goods and services you are proposing will need to appeal to these buyers.
The EEM issues a range of tenders, frameworks and also ‘call-offs’ which we help businesses respond to and win. EEM is a great option to grow your business in the public sector. Our professional bid writers can help you business apply for business with EEM. We will help you:
- Project manage your bid.
- Write your application.
- Create any supporting documentation you don’t have.
- Help you conduct a bid/no bid decision
- Guide you through the tender process in terms of bid/no bid decisions.
- Write and complete the section questionnaires (SQs), invitation to tender (ITTs) and award questionnaires.
- Ensure your bid response meets the mandatory criteria.
The focus on SMEs in EEM (Efficiency East Midlands) Frameworks
With the EEM framework, there is a very strong focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This presents a great opportunity for our SME clients who are looking to sell to the public sector. Firstly, there is proof in their supply chain that they support and appoint SMEs. Secondly, it’s a great opportunity to get public sector experience, and use that experience in your bids and tender applications for other frameworks. By bidding for a framework with EEM that makes it easy for SMEs to succeed, it points them in a much stronger position (with public sector experience) to bid for other frameworks and public sector contracts.
Our team of bid writers have helped lots of SMEs write successful tenders to EEM. EEM have implemented initiatives that make it easier for SMEs to bid for their contracts including:
Examples of the initiatives EEM Frameworks have in place to make it easier for SMEs to win frameworks:
- The potentially to become an awarded supplier at any time. The EEM has a strong focus on Dynamic Purchasing Systems. This means that certain frameworks are always open to new suppliers and there is enough ‘room’ due to no supplier volume limitation – for small and medium enterprises to be awarded.
- They have a structure approach in terms of their different frameworks. They have a focus on local suppliers. This is reflected in the fact that frameworks are broken down into geographic lots. The benefit is that it enables them to appoint a number of different SMEs in different areas and not have to appoint one major supplier for a number of different areas.
- Great notice for mini-tenders. This is helpful for small businesses that don’t have the resources to drop everything and complete a bid. There is ample time to respond.
Writing a quality social value response to win an EEM Framework or bid
In order to win an EEM framework award, you need to write a compelling and tailored response to their social value questions. You can read more on responding to Social Value in our practice guide here.
Our team of bid and tender writing consultants have viewed the feedback from EEM of many of our clients, and a key theme is of course social value. There is a very strong focus on environmental sustainability and you need to ensure that one of the ‘themes’ or ‘win themes’ of your bid is Social Value and environmental sustainability.
This is key, because it’s not just about writing a quality response to Social Value. It’s about integrating Social Value through your entire bid to ensure there is key messaging through your bid.
If in doubt, our team can help you ensure Social Value and sustainability practices are integrated throughout your bid.
What EEM frameworks are available and how to find them
You can easily find EEM Framework opportunities through Contracts Finder and Find a Tender. IN addition, for DPS Agreements, EEM use an online tool called Geometra. Once you are tendering, you will find EEM use a portal called Xantive. If you are having any issues using these portals, our team can assist.
EEM Framework applications currently available include:
Planned Maintenance
- Buildings Maintenance and Compliance DPS
- Communal Entrance Doors Framework
- Cyclical Decoration, Decorating Materials & Tenant Options Vouchers Framework
- Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Damp Proofing, Mould Management and Associated Works (DPS0004)
- Digital Aerials Framework
- Electrical Repairs, Maintenance & Installation Framework
- Facilities Services Framework
- Heating & Hot Water Systems Framework
- Insulation and associated works Framework
- Labour Services DPS
- Lift Installation, Refurbishment, Servicing and Maintenance Works Framework
- Property Improvement and Decarbonisation Works Framework
- Property Maintenance DPS
- Roofing Services Framework
- Stairlifts, Hoists and Disabled Adaptations Framework
- Windows and Doors – UPVC, Composite & Composite Fire Door Sets Framework
EEM Materials Frameworks
- Decorating Materials Framework
- Domestic and Commercial Appliances DPS
- Electrical Materials Framework
- General Building Materials Framework
- Joinery Materials Framework
- Kitchen Units (Supply) Framework
- Managed Solutions for the Supply of Materials Framework
- Plumbing and Heating Materials Framework
- PPE & Site Equipment Framework
- Specialist Materials DPS
EEM Sustainability Frameworks
- Consultancy Services DPS
- Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Framework
- Electrical Works Framework
- Heating & Hot Water Systems Framework
- Insulation and associated Works Framework
- Property Improvement Works Framework
- Roofing Replacement and Repairs Framework
- Whole House Retrofitting for Zero Carbon Homes Framework
- Windows and Doors – UPVC, Composite & Composite Fire Door Sets Framework
- Zero Carbon Solutions Framework
EEM Compliance Frameworks
- Asbestos Surveys & Removal Framework
- Fire & Intruder Alarms and Fire Protection Equipment Framework
- Passive Fire Protection Framework
- Water Services Management (Legionella Bacteria Control) Framework
EEM Services & Consultancy Frameworks
- Consultancy Services DPS
- Drainage Services and CCTV Inspection Framework
- Electronic Payment Services Framework
- IT Reseller Framework
- Pest Control Framework
- Printing, Fulfilment & Mailing Services Framework
- Waking Watch Services Framework
EEM Construction Frameworks
All EEM construction frameworks are DPS solutions.
- Construction Management Services DPS
- Demolition DPS
- Development and Construction DPS
- Modular Homes Manufacture & Installation DPS
Call our team of bid and tender writers today to talk about how we can help you win Efficiency East Midlands frameworks and awards. Our team here at Tsaks Consulting has helped many small, medium and also large businesses win and be awarded frameworks and DPS with EEM.
Our writers have a good handle on what they are looking for and the best techniques adopt to write a compelling submission.