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• Sodexo awarded new five-year deal at MOD sites in Cyprus

  16-04-2025 15:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ​The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), has chosen to retain Sodexo’s Government business for the new soft facilities management services, supporting 10,000 Armed Forces personnel and their families based at six UK military bases across the island of Cyprus.
  The contract, which has been awarded for an initial five years with an option for it to be extended for a further two following a competitive tender process, covers the MOD’s e
  
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• Mitie upgrades full-year operating profit guidance

  16-04-2025 13:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has reported continued good momentum in Q4 and upgraded its full-year operating profit guidance in its trading update for the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY25) published today.
  Highlights include record revenue, up 13% to c.£5.1bn (FY24: £4.5bn), including c.9% organic growth. Revenue growth in Q4 was up by c.9% yoy to £1,350m (Q4 FY24: £1,233m). Following this good trading performance, Mitie says it expects FY25 revenue to grow by c.13% yoy to c.£5,100m (FY24:
  
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• Bob Taylor to lead OCS’ Public Sector FM business

  16-04-2025 12:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has appointed Bob Taylor as Managing Director of its Public Sector FM business.
  Taylor, who has been with OCS for over a decade, has served as both Chief Operating Officer and, most recently, Chief Customer Officer – helping shape the Group’s commercial direction, service model and approach to customer success.
  With over 30 years of experience in the facilities management industry, Taylor is one of the most respected leaders in the sector. He has led large-scale FM operations acr
  
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• ISS extends healthcare contract with West Middlesex University Hospital

  16-04-2025 11:54 via chtmag.com
  
  ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, has been awarded an 11-year contract with West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH), part of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
  The new contract, which will run until at least 2036, will see ISS continue to provide a full range of soft FM services, which include healthcare cleaning, patient and staff & visitor catering, linen and laundry, pest control, window cleaning, switchboard and logistics (port
  
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• Biosciences firm launches three new application specific powder additives

  16-04-2025 11:48 via chtmag.com
  
  Global biotechnology company Genesis Biosciences has launched three new Evogen probiotic and microbial powder additives, designed to enhance environmental sustainability while delivering superior cleaning performance.
  The three powders, which include the Evogen GDL Powder, Evogen General Purpose Powder and Evogen Odour Neutraliser Powder, have been manufactured in accordance with recognised international standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and are compliant with major ECO accreditations.
  As highly
  
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• Role of the Worker Protection Act in preventing harassment

  16-04-2025 11:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Kieran Mackie of Amulet explores the importance of well-trained security staff in preventing harassment in the workplace
  The Worker Protection Act was updated in October 2024 and marks a significant shift in workplace safety and harassment prevention. It has been designed to strengthen protections for employees and requires employers to take proactive measures to prevent workplace harassment, including harassment by third parties such as customers and clients.
  This legal shift places greater res
  
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• ISS in healthcare contract extension

  16-04-2025 10:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has extended its healthcare contract with West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH), part of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a further 11 years.
  Running until at least 2036, the new contract award will see ISS continue to provide a full range of soft FM services, which include healthcare cleaning, patient and staff & visitor catering, linen and laundry, pest control, window cleaning, switchboard and logistics (portering, security, waste and post room ma
  
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• New CEO at United Living Property Services

  16-04-2025 10:24 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Claire Kershaw, CEO at United Living Property Services
  United Living Group, a provider of infrastructure, affordable housing, property services, and telecoms, has appointed Claire Kershaw as CEO of its subsidiary United Living Property Services.
  Kershaw is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in the social housing sector, covering property maintenance, refurbishment, and regeneration. She has held a variety of leadership roles in companies such as Mitie, Willmott Dixon, and Ki
  
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• Harmony Fire secures spot on RBKC fire safety framework

  16-04-2025 09:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Harmony Fire has been appointed to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) fire safety works framework.
  The four-year, c.£25 million capital works framework, which has the option to extend for a further two-year period, encompasses a comprehensive range of fire safety works across RKBC’s residential property portfolio.
  The scope of works to be delivered under the new framework includes planned maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works, with Harmony Fire successfully
  
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• New – Automatic Wheel-blocking system from Hörmann

  16-04-2025 09:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Hörmann UK have introduced a new Automatic Wheel-blocking system (AWB) for the ultimate in loading bay safety. Designed to counter the risk of the premature departure of a vehicle and ‘vehicle creep’ during loading and unloading operations, Hormanns’ AWB detects a reversing vehicle and securely blocks the rear wheel preventing it from moving – helping to eliminate human error and keeping warehouse personnel and drivers safe.
  One of the most versatile automated vehicl
  
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• Secure public toilets are installed on LA underground

  16-04-2025 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  Portable toilets that can only be accessed via a QR code are being deployed on the Los Angeles metro system.The Throne units are designed to offer secure washroom provision in places where they are needed most.The toilets have been brought in following years of complaints from LA Metro passengers regarding poor washroom provision. The fact that a unique user ID is required to use them helps to address the problem of misuse and vandalism. Users are asked to scan a QR code which then pre-loads a t
  
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