Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) has launched its EEM0082 Property Maintenance and Responsive Repairs Framework, a four-year agreement estimated at £500,000,000 (including VAT). Covering whole-house maintenance and reactive repair services primarily across the Midlands, this framework offers a meaningful pipeline for contractors at a range of scales, from regional specialists to larger multi-site operators.
If your business is considering a bid, contact Thornton & Lowe. Our experts can quickly assess whether this opportunity is strategically worthwhile and help you prepare a strong submission.
Lot Structure
- Lot 1: Whole House Internal and External Repairs and Maintenance – contracts up to £2m
- Lot 2: Whole House Internal and External Repairs and Maintenance – contracts over £2m
- Lot 3: Reactive and Responsive Repairs – Midlands coverage
The value-banded approach to Lots 1 and 2 makes the framework accessible to a wider range of contractors, while Lot 3 specifically targets responsive repair capability. Organisations with strong rapid mobilisation and 24/7 response capacity will find Lot 3 a natural fit.
Who Should Be Bidding?
This framework is relevant to building and property maintenance contractors operating in the Midlands, including:
- General building and refurbishment contractors
- Responsive and reactive repair specialists
- Social housing maintenance contractors
- Void property refurbishment specialists
- Multi-trade contractors with regional Midlands delivery capacity
Bidding Considerations
- Geographic focus: The Midlands coverage is particularly relevant to Lot 3. Evidence your regional resource, supply chain and response times clearly.
- Multi-authority access: EEM is a consortium purchasing body, meaning appointed suppliers may access work from a range of public sector bodies beyond the immediate buyer. Understand who the participating authorities are before you bid; this shapes the true value of the opportunity.
- Four-year commitment: A longer-term framework rewards contractors with robust systems for quality assurance, performance management and supply chain oversight. These should be front and centre in your submission.
- Lot selection: Don't over-commit across lots if your evidence base is strongest in one area. A focused, well-evidenced single-lot submission will typically outperform a diluted multi-lot approach.
View the official notice on Find a Tender.
Quick Facts
- Buyer: Efficiency East Midlands Limited
- Value: £500,000,000 (including VAT)
- Term: 4 years
- Lots: 3 (whole house maintenance ×2 value bands; responsive repairs)
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: 19 June 2026
For ambitious building and property maintenance contractors in the Midlands, this is a rare chance to secure a long-term public sector pipeline. Speak to Thornton & Lowe to get started.
