Kitchens (Supply) Framework
Reference:
EEM0072-2EStart:
Contract Notice:
2024/S 000-031128End:
Contract Award Notice:
2025/S 000-0182545 years
after this end dateEEM has appointed eight suppliers to provide a comprehensive service to EEM members for the provision of Kitchen Materials.
EEM members have access to competitive prices for products such as:
• Carcass, Doors and Drawer Fronts
• Drawer Line Base Units (width 300-1200mm)
• Full Height Base Units (width 300-1200mm)
• Drawer Units (3 and 5 drawers)
• Pan Drawer Units (width 500-1000mm)
• Wall Units (width 300-1000mm)
• Larder Units (width 300-600mm)
• Oven Housing (W600 x H600)
• Handles and Knobs
• Hinges
• End and Filler Panel
• Framing Panels and Plinths
• Worktop including Trims, End Caps and Jointing Strips
• Sinks, Wastes and Traps
• Taps
• Optional extras - eg. Foil and PVC/ABS frontages, Adjustable drawer fronts, Frame hangers on wall units, Different unit heights, Colour coordinated carcasses, Integrated cutlery trays, 500mm and 600mm depths
Standard Service
At a minimum, our supplier's standard service covers the below, in line with the specification set by EEM during the tender process:
a) Counter service accessible during stipulated hours at all branches
b) Delivery service
c) Returns service
d) Product substitution service
The suppliers must ensure that operatives of EEM Members, or an appointed repairs contractor on the Member's business, must be charged the agreed EEM rates for legitimate purchases.
Where a Counter Service cannot be provided locally, the supplier is expected to achieve delivery on a next day basis as a minimum.
Other Features
• Sufficient branch coverage to support a mobile workforce
• Van stock management
• Dedicated Account Manager
• Reporting data to assist with continuous improvement and review of products
• Guaranteed stock holding against an agreed core list
• Preparation of pre-picked ’kits’
• Out of hours supply
• Simple electronic ordering/invoicing systems
EEM Price Files
As well as appointing trusted suppliers, EEM works hard to establish direct relationships with manufacturers as we believe this approach delivers the most benefit to EEM and our members. EEM has a fair and robust process in place to obtain additional support exclusively for EEM members which is joined up with the support already available via the appointed suppliers. Where possible, EEM works with manufacturers to fix prices for each financial year.
Cost Comparison Exercises
Once we have assessed the suitability of our suppliers for your requirements, we can undertake a no-obligation price comparison exercise with your most frequently purchased items to demonstrate where savings can be made.
The next steps towards making cost and efficiency savings
Once we understand your operational requirements, we will invite you to provide us with a list of your most frequently purchased items. We will then work with the suppliers who are most suited to meet your operational and geographical requirements to conduct a thorough price comparison exercise. Once we have established your best solutions in terms of service and price, we will be available to arrange and attend introduction meetings with you and the appropriate supplier(s). We will then continue to guide you through entire call-off process, provide and draft your contract, and offer support for the duration of your contract.
'One Stop Shop' for all materials
If you are looking for a single supplier to provide a combination of Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Renewable Technologies, Kitchens, or Adaptations Materials, then please visit our Managed Solutions website page.
Contact us for the full specification and to discuss your requirements Supplier interested in joining this framework?
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Frameworks & Material Supply FAQs
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I work for a manufacturing company – how can EEM members buy my product?
EEM wish to provide members with the products they require – so if there is demand for your product/s and the merchants on our frameworks can supply then we can work with you to get prices agreed and a supply route in place for the member organisation.
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I am a contractor – can I buy material goods via EEM?
Yes, contractors may purchase directly via the EEM supply chain but only for contracts you have with EEM members. In order to protect our contract terms you will be asked to sign an agreement and provide information about the contracts and members the purchases are for.
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How can suppliers join an EEM framework or DPS?
We advertise opportunities to join an EEM framework on websites such as Find a Tender (FTS) when we are creating a new opportunity, or a current framework is approaching the end of it’s life span (usually every 4 years). Providers may join a DPS at any time during the DPS term. The Find a Tender (FTS) advert remains open on the relevant websites throughout the DPS life span.
Providers may wish to find the framework(s) that suits them best on our framework pages and hit the button to request to be notified when the next opportunity to join arises.
Some of our frameworks require contractors to be able to cover a wide variety of works. If your organisation only covers one small aspect of works required, we recommend that you contact our current successful contractors to enquire about sub-contracting opportunities.
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How can I call-off from an EEM Framework?
Our aim is to keep the call-off process as simple as possible.
Most frameworks are available to call-off from via direct award or mini-competition and either option is fully compliant with the terms of the framework agreement. Members direct awarding via our frameworks will need to ensure the award is compliant with any internal regulations and procedures their organisation has.
For a direct award call-off, we will arrange and attend a meeting with you and your proposed material or service provider. Providers must confirm framework prices, scope of works and accept the terms of the call-off. We will help manage the direct selection process to make sure the provider is applying terms of the framework correctly.
For a mini-competition call-off, the first stage would be for EEM to issue an ‘expression of interest’ request to all providers within the relevant work stream and geographical location for your project. Members can then choose whether they would like EEM to run the procurement process for them or carry it out in-house, with our support. All our mini competitions are managed through a secure portal and usually run on a price and quality basis. During a tender period, we manage all queries, ensuring a transparent process. Returned submissions are made available to the member for evaluation and final selection. A member of our Member Support Team will then arrange and attend a kick start meeting with the successful material or service provider.
For both processes, once a provider is selected, EEM can complete the standard form of contract and provide ongoing support throughout the contract period.
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What is a procurement framework?
A procurement framework is a fully compliant agreement with material or service providers that sets pre-agreed terms and conditions and price and quality levels for the duration of the programme (usually four years) and then providers are invited to deliver the specification when required. Frameworks take significant time and resources to establish and they enable buyers to purchase goods and services without running their own full and lengthy tendering exercises.
Our frameworks are procured with the potential aggregated spend of all our members which helps to achieve some of the lowest rates in the country. Prices are generally established during the initial framework tender stage and any additional prices required for specific projects will be confirmed during the call-off process.
Minimum standards are laid out within the documents so members can simply ‘call-off’ from the framework and add their own requirements to suit their specific projects. Members can call-off from the framework by running a mini-competition which usually takes 4-6 weeks or if their internal procedures allow, they can compliantly select a providers directly.
Each of our frameworks run for four years and providers cannot be added to the arrangement during this period. If a member wishes to call-off from the framework towards the end of its life span, it is compliant for the contract to run for a 2-5 years after the end date, depending on the framework in question.
Supplier interested in joining this framework?
Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, there is no upcoming opportunity to join this framework. Please check back 18 months before the framework end date.
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Frameworks & Material Supply FAQs
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I work for a manufacturing company – how can EEM members buy my product?
EEM wish to provide members with the products they require – so if there is demand for your product/s and the merchants on our frameworks can supply then we can work with you to get prices agreed and a supply route in place for the member organisation.
-
I am a contractor – can I buy material goods via EEM?
Yes, contractors may purchase directly via the EEM supply chain but only for contracts you have with EEM members. In order to protect our contract terms you will be asked to sign an agreement and provide information about the contracts and members the purchases are for.
-
How can suppliers join an EEM framework or DPS?
We advertise opportunities to join an EEM framework on websites such as Find a Tender (FTS) when we are creating a new opportunity, or a current framework is approaching the end of it’s life span (usually every 4 years). Providers may join a DPS at any time during the DPS term. The Find a Tender (FTS) advert remains open on the relevant websites throughout the DPS life span.
Providers may wish to find the framework(s) that suits them best on our framework pages and hit the button to request to be notified when the next opportunity to join arises.
Some of our frameworks require contractors to be able to cover a wide variety of works. If your organisation only covers one small aspect of works required, we recommend that you contact our current successful contractors to enquire about sub-contracting opportunities.
-
How can I call-off from an EEM Framework?
Our aim is to keep the call-off process as simple as possible.
Most frameworks are available to call-off from via direct award or mini-competition and either option is fully compliant with the terms of the framework agreement. Members direct awarding via our frameworks will need to ensure the award is compliant with any internal regulations and procedures their organisation has.
For a direct award call-off, we will arrange and attend a meeting with you and your proposed material or service provider. Providers must confirm framework prices, scope of works and accept the terms of the call-off. We will help manage the direct selection process to make sure the provider is applying terms of the framework correctly.
For a mini-competition call-off, the first stage would be for EEM to issue an ‘expression of interest’ request to all providers within the relevant work stream and geographical location for your project. Members can then choose whether they would like EEM to run the procurement process for them or carry it out in-house, with our support. All our mini competitions are managed through a secure portal and usually run on a price and quality basis. During a tender period, we manage all queries, ensuring a transparent process. Returned submissions are made available to the member for evaluation and final selection. A member of our Member Support Team will then arrange and attend a kick start meeting with the successful material or service provider.
For both processes, once a provider is selected, EEM can complete the standard form of contract and provide ongoing support throughout the contract period.
-
What is a procurement framework?
A procurement framework is a fully compliant agreement with material or service providers that sets pre-agreed terms and conditions and price and quality levels for the duration of the programme (usually four years) and then providers are invited to deliver the specification when required. Frameworks take significant time and resources to establish and they enable buyers to purchase goods and services without running their own full and lengthy tendering exercises.
Our frameworks are procured with the potential aggregated spend of all our members which helps to achieve some of the lowest rates in the country. Prices are generally established during the initial framework tender stage and any additional prices required for specific projects will be confirmed during the call-off process.
Minimum standards are laid out within the documents so members can simply ‘call-off’ from the framework and add their own requirements to suit their specific projects. Members can call-off from the framework by running a mini-competition which usually takes 4-6 weeks or if their internal procedures allow, they can compliantly select a providers directly.
Each of our frameworks run for four years and providers cannot be added to the arrangement during this period. If a member wishes to call-off from the framework towards the end of its life span, it is compliant for the contract to run for a 2-5 years after the end date, depending on the framework in question.