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Best ERP Software for Real Estate Companies in the UK, £880m Public Sector Tender Alerts, Contract Awards, Baachu'c Support Services, UK FM Market Grows 5.6%: Insights & Strategies, MRI Software FM and Energy Leaders Forum, Industry News & More!

Wednesday, 19th June 2024

UK Facilities Management Market Grows 5.6%: Insights and Strategies for FM Companies

The UK Facilities Management (FM) market has shown remarkable resilience and growth potential amidst a challenging economic environment and stricter regulations. As the defacto authority in this field, our analysis reveals critical insights that should guide strategic decision-making for industry leaders and investors alike.
     
Our comprehensive study of Baachu’s Contract Database indicates a 5.6% growth in the FM market size from October 2023 to May 2024, reaching a staggering £170 Billion in Total Contract Value (TCV). This growth, driven primarily by the public sector, presents significant opportunities for companies that can adapt to the evolving landscape. Read the full article Here

Best ERP Software for Real Estate Companies in the UK

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving real estate industry, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become indispensable tools for managing complex operations and ensuring seamless integration of various business processes. UK-based real estate companies are increasingly turning to ERP service providers to streamline their workflows, optimize resource allocation, and gain a competitive edge in the market. Read the full article Here

Select Public Sector Tenders

Here’s a glimpse on select Public Sector Tender Alerts for the week :

 
            
Our research shows that there are 115 active FM opportunities in the public sector worth £880 Million. Don’t miss these exceptional opportunities! Also get access to baachu tender alerts at only £2000 a year – Drop us a line at hello@baachu.com.
        
Looking for Private Sector Contracts, drop us a line – hello@baachu.com. We Track 4000+ Hard, Soft, Bundled and Integrated FM Private Sector Contracts.

Contract Awards for the Week

Here’s a highlight on some of the most important contract awards from the previous week:
   
Public sector awards: 

 

  • University of the West of England has appointed Berkeley Scott Limited for the provision of cleaning services. The contract is worth £0.03M.
  • Robertson-Acom Limited has been appointed by Renfrewshire Council for the provision of reactive maintenance services. The contract is worth £0.3M.
  • ISS Mediclean has been awarded a soft FM services contract by North East London NHS Foundation Trust . The contract is worth £77.5M.
  • Ductbusters Ltd has been awarded a contract for the provision of cleaning services by London Borough of Islington. The contract is worth £0.04M.

          
Private sector awards:
      

  • Phosters FM has secured a three-year Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract with safety products and services provider, Arco.
  • Mitie has been awarded a new £297 million contract with the Department for Transport (DfT) for seven years, following a competitive procurement process.
  • Nationwide facilities mangement company, Atlas, has won a contract to provide cleaning and support services to property asset management specialists, EPAM.
  • OCS has renewed its cleaning services contract with South Western Railway (SWR).
  • EJ Peak Technology Solutions, part of the Edwin James Group, has been appointed to Yorkshire Water’s multi-million-pound Motor Control Centres and Systems Integration framework for four years.
  • The delivered-in office and venue catering specialist, Grazing has won a three-year contract with Workspace’s first conference centre and event space in the City of London.

Looking to build or boost your sales pipeline  – We offer a comprehensive database of over 11,000 FM contracts and strategic market and sales development services. To access this invaluable resource and to expand your market presence, contact us at hello@baachu.com with the subject line “Sales Pipeline Services – Hard, Soft & TFM” today!

Baachu's Support Services

  • Sales Intelligence: Baachu Lens & Sales Pipeline Support – One off contracts push in your chosen public and private sector/services plus retainer monthly ongoing competitive intelligence, battlecards and tender trackers.
  • Account Based Marketing Intelligence: Align Marketing to Sales (Top 50 Prospects Intelligence) – Retainer monthly to support Sales Prospecting.
  • Estimating and Commercial Support : Support your immediate bids with estimating and framing commercial pricing strategies as interim consultant.
  • Comprehensive Asset Surveys by Baachu: Baachu offers comprehensive asset collection surveys across diverse building environments, integrating the use of Asset software for streamlined data collection.
  • Strategic Mobilisation and Transition Program: Baachu provides mobilisation and project transition support, including statutory compliance audits, asset collection surveys, and helpdesk setup.
         
Reach out to us at hello@baachu.com learn more about our specialised areas of expertise and past delivery success. We are committed to customising programs to address your specific operational gaps and objectives.

UK FM Market Report Refreshed

Leading consultancies such as Deloitte, Ernst and Young, PWC, McKinsey, OC&C, Bain Consulting, Boston Consulting Group, Burges Salmon, and Roland Burger rely on our comprehensive UK Facilities Management (FM) Market Report for their strategic planning and decision-making processes. We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of this report, covering the period from 2024 to 2027, has been thoroughly updated and is now available for download.
     
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the UK FM market, including market size, growth projections, key trends, and emerging opportunities. It also offers valuable insights into the competitive landscape and the strategies adopted by major players in the industry. To access the report, Click Here.

Industry News

Cleaning Industry Body Launches Mini‑Manifesto Directed At Protecting The Health And Wealth Of The Nation Know More
        
BCC launches mini-manifesto to protect public health Know More
       
Mind the Gap! 53% of Companies Lack AI Skills to Leverage Rapid Innovation Know More
        
Significant growth for building controls market in Q1 2024 Know More
        
IWFM Invites Industry to Participate in Skills Survey Know More
       
Women fall further behind in leadership Know More

Bridging the AI Skills Gap: Upskill Your Workforce for Future Success

SoftwareOne, a leading global software and cloud solutions provider, has released further findings from its Cloud Skills Report, highlighting the need to bridge the Human-Machine divide. The biggest pain point for companies in their digital transformation efforts is ensuring employee skills growth matches the rapid rate of innovation. Over half (53%) report currently having inadequate skills to leverage AI, and 50% of organizations are struggling to find AI-skilled employees.
      
Survey Insights:
    
  • 97% of organizations plan to prioritize workforce upskilling.
  • 62% of employees have increased workloads due to skills shortages.
  • 27% of global IT managers are considering leaving their jobs due to the skills gap.
  • 84% of companies face significant IT retention challenges.
        
Contact us at hello@baachu.com for upskilling your team with AI training and for AI implementation. Let us train and equip your IT and Operations teams to harness the full potential of AI, ensuring your organization’s success in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.

MRI Software FM and Energy Leaders Forum

I will be speaking at the upcoming Energy & FM event! This is an incredible opportunity to connect, network, and learn about the latest trends and strategies in the industry. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event promises valuable insights and actionable knowledge to help you stay ahead in the fast-evolving FM and energy sectors.
    
The event will take place at The Skyline London at Tower Suites, conveniently located in central London. Join many featured FM and energy sectors leading experts, who will deliver a variety of keynote speeches and be a part of the panel debates on important industry topics. Register Here

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