Decorating Materials, Cyclical Decoration & Tenant Options Vouchers

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 over 300 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 awarding 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 is 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 has been 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 has been 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 has been 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.