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BRAND NEW UK Soft FM Market Released, CAFM Implementation (Part 6) , Scribble Enterprise , Tender Alerts & Contract Awards, Industry News & More!

Wednesday, 18th September 2024

UK Soft Facilities Management Market Analysis: 2024-2027

We are pleased to release our brand new Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the United Kingdom’s Soft FM market from 2024 to 2027. This report is the result of extensive research, rigorous data analysis and in-depth market insights, providing a valuable resource for service providers, clients and investors in this critical sector.

Our findings project a steady growth trajectory for the UK Soft FM market, with an anticipated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.90%. We expect the market to expand from £16.88 billion in 2024 to £17.86 billion by 2027, driven by technological advancements, evolving workplace dynamics and an increasing focus on sustainability and health safety. This report delves into these key drivers, explores emerging trends and offers actionable insights to help stakeholders navigate the changing landscape of Soft FM services in the coming years. Read More

Part 6: CAFM Implementation - Optimising Supplier Performance in Facilities Management

In facilities management (FM), supplier performance plays a critical role in maintaining high levels of service delivery, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. A robust Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system can significantly enhance your ability to monitor and optimise supplier performance by offering tailored contractor portals and effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) management tools.

This article is the sixth part of our seven-part series on CAFM systems. Here, we will explore how these systems can help you maintain strong supplier relationships, visualise performance data, and ensure that only the top-performing contractors continue to work with your organisation. Read the full article Here

Select Public Sector Tenders

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

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is looking for an FM supplier that can provide security services for an estimated contract value of ~£0.42 Million, Bid Closing Date: 14th Oct-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c90f1db-363a-4524-9d5b-d9fecfd1a221
Liverpool City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Maintenance services for an estimated contract value of ~£7.5 Million, Bid Closing Date: 10th Oct-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041c0164-105f-42cc-a0f2-151af527596d
Shropshire Council is looking for an FM supplier that can provide security services for an estimated contract value of ~£2.5 Million, Bid Closing Date: 7th Nov-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f63a4d-f98d-484e-822e-cc9e58aec726
Leicestershire County Council has invited bids for the provision of Maintenance services for an estimated contract value of ~£2 Million, Bid Closing Date: 8th Oct-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f97e7ad-e644-4bd6-ad54-728b13fca552
Breckland District Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Repairs & Maintenance services, Bid Closing Date: 11th Oct-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30856ada-c817-4fc5-8c7f-15a5920bd80d

Our research shows that there are 118 active FM opportunities in the public sector worth £680 Million.

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Our premium tender alert service offers significant advantages over generic keyword/CPV code alerts. For £3,000 per year, you receive weekly sector-specific opportunities delivered in an easy-to-use Excel format. Each alert includes crucial details:

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We also provide valuable incumbent and tender intelligence for contract renewals. 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:

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council has appointed ISS Mediclean Ltd for the provision of cleaning services. The contract is worth £14.8M.
Cater Link Limited has been appointed by Hertford Regional College for the provision of catering services. The contract is worth £1.7M.
Formula Aluminium Systems UK Ltd has been awarded a repair & maintenance services contract by Luton Council. The contract is worth £0.64M.
Crystal Facilities Management has been awarded a contract for the provision of cleaning services by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The contract is worth £0.33M.
R & B Deliveries has been awarded a contract for the provision of bin cleaning services by Kingston upon Hull City Council. The contract is worth £0.49M.
Elev8 Access Platforms Ltd has been appointed by Sheffield Hallam University for the provision of window cleaning services. The contract is worth £0.10M.
Assist Security Group (ASG) has been appointed by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust for the provision of security services.

Private sector awards:

Palmer & Howells has been awarded a contract to provide catering and hospitality services for a global technology company and its European headquarters.
Sasse Group UK, has won a multi-million-pound contract with Arriva Bus UK to provide cleaning, shunting, fuelling, and other support services to 24 bus depots and several outstations.
Amey has been appointed for the management of hard FM services at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire.
Mimecast, has appointed Atlas London to provide cleaning and associated services at its headquarters at 1 Finsbury Avenue in 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!

Guarding Against Disruption Education Series

The Four Routes from Complexity to Conviction

In strategy and analysis, the main job is to bring clarity to complex, uncertain situations, enabling high conviction decision making. Through this article, we’ll explore the four routes from complexity to conviction.

Many business challenges can be boiled down to one issue: bringing clarity and conviction to highly complex issues. Business Leaders argue there are four ways to get there. Read the full article Here

Industry News

Over two-thirds of employees are stressed by work Know More

Mental health issues emerge as leading cause of NHS staff absences Know More

Fear of ‘cheating’ drives lack of AI use in businesses Know More

Embracing adaptive FM strategies is critical to the delivery of business goals and re-engagement of staff Know More

Impressive BEMS Market Data Highlights Continual Drive For Innovation Know More

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