Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
EEM Ltd
Alfreton
DE55 2DS
Contact
Rosie Maltby
Telephone
+44 1246395607
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
07762614
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PPE, Workwear, Janitorial And Site Equipment Supplies Framework
Reference number
EEM0023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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 over 360 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 (https://www.westworks.org.uk)
www.southeastconsortium.org.uk (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk)
www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk)
EEM have awarded an PPE, Workwear, Janitorial And Site Equipment Supplies Framework to replace our existing Framework which expired in May 2024.
two.1.6) Information about lotsII.1.6) Information about lots
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
PPE
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18130000 - Special workwear
- 18141000 - Work gloves
- 18142000 - Safety visors
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18800000 - Footwear
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is being created to support Members with their requirement for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment supplies through a counter collection offering and direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
It is vital for our Members that the supply chain is capable of supplying quality materials at competitive rates but also deliver the required service level requirements to enable them to meet their own objectives and commitments. The key features valued by our Members are:
• Sufficient coverage in their area to support a mobile workforce
• Next day direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
• Counter collection offering
• Guaranteed stock holding against an agreed core list
• Dedicated Account Manager
• Reporting data to assist with continuous improvement and review of products
• Customer portal availability
The range of products likely to be supplied include, but are not limited to:
Breathing Apparatus
Eye and Face Protection
Fall Management
Head Protection
Hearing Protection
Respiratory Protection
Hand Protection
Safety Footwear
Body Protection
First Aid
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Tender Assessment / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Interview and Presentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 35
Cost criterion - Name: Scenario / Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Workwear
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18130000 - Special workwear
- 18140000 - Workwear accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is being created to support Members with their Workwear supplies for health and safety through a counter collection offering and direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
It is vital for our Members that the supply chain is capable of supplying quality materials at competitive rates but also deliver the required service level requirements to enable them to meet their own objectives and commitments. The key features valued by our Members are:
• Sufficient coverage in their area to support a mobile workforce
• Next day direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
• Counter collection offering
• Guaranteed stock holding against an agreed core list
• Dedicated Account Manager
• Reporting data to assist with continuous improvement and review of products
• Customer portal availability
The range of products likely to be supplied include, but are not limited to:
Trousers
Polo Shirts
Sweatshirts
T-Shirts
Fleece
Thermal Wear
Jackets
Hi-Visibility Clothing
Weather Wear
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Tender Assessment / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Interview and Presentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 35
Cost criterion - Name: Scenario / Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Janitorial Supplies
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39830000 - Cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is being created to support Members with their provision of janitorial equipment, specifically referring to tools and machines used to maintain their buildings and facilities through a counter collection offering and direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
It is vital for our Members that the supply chain is capable of supplying quality materials at competitive rates but also deliver the required service level requirements to enable them to meet their own objectives and commitments. The key features valued by our Members are:
• Sufficient coverage in their area to support a mobile workforce
• Next day direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
• Counter collection offering
• Guaranteed stock holding against an agreed core list
• Dedicated Account Manager
• Reporting data to assist with continuous improvement and review of products
• Customer portal availability
The range of products likely to be supplied include, but are not limited to Janitorial Supplies and Washroom Hygiene Supplies
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Tender Assessment / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Interview and Presentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 35
Cost criterion - Name: Scenario / Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tools, Equipment and Signage
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34992200 - Road signs
- 35113100 - Site-safety equipment
- 44423200 - Ladders
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is being created to support Members with the supply of Tools, Equipment and Signage for safety or management purposes through a counter collection offering and direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
It is vital for our Members that the supply chain is capable of supplying quality materials at competitive rates but also deliver the required service level requirements to enable them to meet their own objectives and commitments. The key features valued by our Members are:
• Sufficient coverage in their area to support a mobile workforce
• Next day direct deliveries to stores, site and depots or any designated delivery point as requested by the Member.
• Counter collection offering
• Guaranteed stock holding against an agreed core list
• Dedicated Account Manager
• Reporting data to assist with continuous improvement and review of products
• Customer portal availability
The range of products likely to be supplied include, but are not limited to:
Ladders
Steps
Tools
Workplace Safety Equipment
Health and Safety
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Tender Assessment / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Interview and Presentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 35
Cost criterion - Name: Scenario / Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-004409
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - PPE
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protective Wear Supplies Ltd
Plymouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
Companies House
08393062
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Limited
Hull
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
133804
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
2902454
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMI INT Group Limited
Petersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
07644080
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co.Ltd
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1253792
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Ltd
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
434724
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £20,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Workwear
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protective Wear Supplies Ltd
Plymouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08393062
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co.Ltd
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1253792
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
2902454
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Limited
Hull
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
133804
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMI INT Group Limited
Petersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
07644080
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £20,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Janitorial Supplies
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protective Wear Supplies Ltd
Plymouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08393062
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co.Ltd
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1253792
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Limited
Hull
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
133804
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
2902454
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Knighton Janitorial Limited
Derby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
10481291
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alliance Disposables Ltd
Crewe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
03747333
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £10,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Site Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protective Wear Supplies Ltd
Plymouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08393062
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
2902454
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Ltd
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
434724
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £10,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) 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) 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)
Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk)
A full list of current members is available 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 one or more geographic area in which it operates and/or is an NHS Trust (which includes acute trusts, mental 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 framework can be found within the tender documents.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom