Efficiency East Midlands Limited (EEM) is procuring a replacement scaffolding framework (EEM0051) to succeed its current agreement, which expires in September 2026. The new framework carries a total estimated value of £207,236,842 including VAT over four years, making it one of the highest-value scaffolding procurement exercises in the public sector in recent years.
EEM manages frameworks on behalf of a broad membership of housing associations, local authorities, and other public sector bodies, predominantly across the Midlands, though its reach extends beyond the region. Successful suppliers will be able to provide scaffolding services for a range of member organisations under a single pre-agreed framework, which reduces procurement time for buyers and creates a reliable pipeline for contractors.
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Who Is This Framework For?
This is a scaffolding-specific framework, and the opportunity is most squarely relevant to:
- Scaffolding contractors, whether regional, national, or specialist, with a track record of delivering for public sector clients
- Organisations with experience in housing, education, or civic building scaffolding, reflecting EEM's core membership
- Businesses that can demonstrate consistent compliance, site safety records, and capacity to manage concurrent projects
The framework's membership base spans social housing providers, local councils, and similar public bodies. Case studies showing scaffolding on residential, educational, or civic projects will be far more persuasive than commercial site experience, even if the technical work is comparable.
Key Details at a Glance
- Framework authority: Efficiency East Midlands Limited (EEM)
- Contract value: £207,236,842 including VAT
- Duration: 4 years
- Replaces: The existing EEM scaffolding framework, expiring September 2026
- Access: Open to all EEM member organisations and associated bodies
- Submission deadline: 7 July 2026
- Find a Tender notice: View the official notice here
What Will Make a Strong Bid?
- Understand the lot structure: Check the published documentation carefully for how EEM has divided the framework (by geography, value band, or specialism) and position your bid in the lots where you have the strongest evidence base.
- Prioritise health and safety: Public sector scaffolding procurement invariably places significant weight on safety records, accreditations (such as NASC membership), and site management procedures. These need to be presented clearly and completely.
- Demonstrate public sector delivery: Generic contractor experience won't be sufficient. Show you understand the operational context of EEM's members, particularly their planning and access constraints on occupied sites.
- Show scalability: Given the framework value and potential volume, EEM will want confidence that you can absorb demand across multiple concurrent call-offs without compromising quality or safety standards.
With a submission deadline of 7 July 2026, there is time to prepare a considered, evidence-rich response, but not time to waste. If you'd like experienced bid support for EEM0051, reach out to Thornton & Lowe today. We help scaffolding contractors compete effectively for exactly these kinds of high-value public sector frameworks.
