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Issue #28

Friday, October 22nd , 2021

FM Blog Posts Corner

Ensuring Secured Workspaces Through Cutting Edge Solutions

Safety doesn’t happen by accident. Ensuring the security of the workers as well as the data is the highest prerogative of every organization. The business opportunities in this space is also high due to it’s rising significance. RM6089 is one such lucrative platform where the buyer and the supplier come together to buy business. Check out the Insider blog know more about Workplace Security and opportunities in the space. Continue Reading

£35 Billion CCS FM Framework Tender Alert

RM 6232 (the next iteration) is currently expected on 25th Oct 2021

CCS FM Framework is a ground-breaking framework with a low barrier of entry to interested suppliers, you simply need to get listed and start applying for tenders. The tenders are aimed at commissioning Total FM, Hard FM and Soft FM services for public bodies. And circa £35 billion is expected to be procured through this framework. Disclaimer : Baachu CCS webinars and articles are independent training resources managed by Baachu for the FM industry. 

Our Framework Consulting Services

Simply, we help you with your submission to get you successfully listed as a supplier on the CCS FM framework. But most of all, we ensure you will be in with a good chance of winning some contracts once you are on the RM 6232 Framework. Disclaimer : Baachu CCS webinars and articles are independent training resources managed by Baachu for the FM industry. 

Bespoke Framework Workshop

A tailored workshop based on your level of experience. Whether you’re
  • New to CCS and need to understand how to craft winning framework responses and pricing  
  • Have experience in CCS already but have been unsuccessful or want high scores on your responses
The expert and in depth workshops helps your bid team improve responses. Reducing the amount of time you spend on solutioning, pricing and drafting responses increasing your chances of success This remote one day session is delivered by our expert CCS FM Framework team including
  • CEO – Baskar Sundaram
  • Our experienced CCS Framework Bid Manager
  • Our inhouse proposal, estimating and solution specialists

Fully Managed Bid Services

Our fully managed bid support services delivered by our CCS Framework experts are here to maximize your chances of getting shortlisted as framework provider.

With 20 days or 30 days bundles available our review support will cover responses to selection questionnaire, ITT and call off and will include

  • Experienced Bid Manager
  • Experienced Estimator
  • Experienced Proposal Writer
  • Experienced Commercial Solution Experts
  • Experienced Bid Reviewers
  • Experienced Social Value and Net Zero Experts

Our bid review support doesn’t stop at just stage 1 (Framework). Baachu can support you all the way through your bidding journey in call off contracts. Find more

On Demand Resource Support

If you are looking for extra pair of hands or a specialized CCS FM resource dedicated to your business then you can tap into our expert talent pool made up of

  • Bid Managers
  • Proposal Writers
  • Estimators/Cost Analysts/ Financial Modellers
  • Commercial Managers
  • Technical and Non-Technical Bid Writers

Our FM framework support services are designed for suppliers who:

  • Those new to CCS FM Framework and want to make a success of it
  • Are listed on the framework but have not made any sales yet
  • Have had some success but are looking to get more out of it!

If you wish to discuss these support options further, contact Ros Ewert at ros@baachu.com

Future of Facilities Services Delivery Strategies Report– Overview of FWH, Trends, Outlook, Challenges and Emergence of New Workforce Models.

We have put together the latest data & updates and framed the report on Future of Facilities Services Delivery Strategies for you. The report presents an overview of FWH and discusses the trends and challenges in the sector. Check out the report to have an understanding of the delivery strategies and the emergence of new workforce models. Click Here

Tales to Remember

Leadership is more about responsibility than power. Being a leader is not everyone’s cup of tea. The pandemic has urged people to take the initiative and speak up for themselves as well as for their fellow beings. We at Baachu Talk invite such leaders to share experience and inspire us all. Read below to know more and get the best of it.

This week our guest for Baachu Talk was Claire Dove CBE. She was appointed as VCSE Crown Representative in February 2018. She has led the Blackburne House from the very beginning itself. Claire has played commendable roles in the Social Enterprise Movement and for the Charity Commission.

To know more about Claire, her views on public procurements, aspirations for VCSE and more, check out the full episode right now. Happy listening!
We have 24 outstanding as well as diverse human leadership stories from UK Government and industry. To check out, visit our website and listen now  Baachu Talk Podcast

What's Popping?

Facilities Management sector is  very diverse and transitioning with many new contracts being won by the top companies and new appointments taking place. It is necessary to keep a track and stay updated. We provide you with the top 3 Pick every week  and OUR CAPTURE BOT can automatically pull competitor and customer intelligence. Drop us a line – hello@baachu.com.

New Deal

Mace wins FM deal with Global Engineering Firm to deliver FM services across it’s global operations.
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UK Updates

UK’s Net-Zero Strategy unveiled: What do FMs need to know?
Read More

New Partnership

EuroFM, IFMA, EMEA and FMN start Partnership for the largest European Facility Management Event in 2022

Read More

Micro Certifications

Pricing and Estimating Management

Pricing is an art and estimating is a science. Both pricing and estimating are inevitable practices that unfortunately people shut their eyes to. Successful pricing and estimating happens only when they reckon customer value.  Get to know more about pricing and estimating through this Micro Certification Masterclass on Pricing and Estimating ManagementHave a good time!

Webinar Announcements

Oct 23 – Oct 26 Cleveland, OH, US Healthcare Design Expo + Conference (HCD 2021) (also FM & PM) Center for Health Design; Healthcare Design magazine Know More

Oct 25 – Oct 29 New York, NY, US LIGHTFAIR International (LFI 2021) (lighting design, products, tech) [HYBRID] International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD); Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Know More

 

Oct 26 – Oct 28 Kissimmee, FL, US IFMA’s World Workplace 2021 Conference and Expo International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Know More

Strategy to Sales

Looking to enter a new market but are uncertain of the business environment?
Does lack of appropriate market intelligence inhibit critical business decision making? Do you wish to hone your value proposition to win over your competitors?
We have the perfect solution to all your queries and can help you boost your sales. Click here to know more about the opportunities in your chosen markets. Find more

Rain Memberships

Efficiency is the result of smart work rather than hard work. Be smart with your choices and don’t waste your time on things that won’t benefit you. No need to stare into the space. We’ll back you up.

 

We have put together all the solutions to your queries and problems under one roof, Baachu Rain. Get to know the UK Facilities Management and Workplace Services inside out with Baachu Rain.

 

The Rain Insider membership will lead you throughout the journey with a handful of thought leadership resources along with the Market update Webinars into the bargain.

 

The advanced Rain Plus membership gives you access to many additional resources including 10+ Industry Research Report bundle, Market Insight Webinar and more.

 

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