EEM0039 Digital Aerials Framework

Description

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 are conducting this tender exercise to procure a digital aerials framework. The framework will be tendered and awarded based on the following EEM wishes to procure and enter into framework agreements with multiple contractors, each of which will provide services covering all areas related to digital aerial systems and any additional relatable services, to support members in maintaining property stock standards. Lot 1: Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) are conducting this framework renewal for the provision of services related to digital aerial systems. The scope of works is likely to include, but not limited to: • servicing, maintenance and repair of digital aerial systems; • reactive repairs; • installation of new systems; • installation and relocation of individual aerials and satellites; • any additional elements associated with the works listed above. This framework will be split into geographical lots covering most of England and Wales; these lots are split as follows: • Lot 1: East Midlands • Lot 2: National Coverage The framework agreement will be for a period of 48 months, running from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2029. 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 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 5 years beyond expiry of the 4 year term of the framework agreements.