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The UK logistics and distribution, as well as the manufacturing facilities management market, is a rapidly growing sector with several large organizations outsourcing their property portfolio and facilities management services. Companies in this sector are looking to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and focus on their core business operations. 


This article explores the growing trend of UK logistics and manufacturing companies outsourcing their facilities management services, highlighting the top 10 key buyers and their outsourced services, contract value, duration, start date, and supplier. Get an inside look at the benefits of outsourcing and the competitive landscape of the UK facilities management market.


DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is one of the largest logistics companies in the UK, and they have outsourced their facilities management services to CBRE Group Inc.


The contract, which was signed in 2017, is worth approximately £20 million and has a duration of five years. The property portfolio for DHL Supply Chain includes multiple logistics and distribution centers throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by CBRE Group Inc. include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


John Lewis Partnership: John Lewis Partnership, the well-known UK department store chain, has outsourced their facilities management services to JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle). The contract, which was signed in 2018, is worth £15 million and has a duration of seven years. The property portfolio for John Lewis Partnership includes multiple retail locations and distribution centers throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


Rolls-Royce: Rolls-Royce, the well-known UK manufacturer of aircraft engines and power systems, has outsourced their facilities management services to Knight Frank. The contract, which was signed in 2019, is worth £10 million and has a duration of five years. The property portfolio for Rolls-Royce includes multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by Knight Frank include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


British American Tobacco: British American Tobacco, the well-known UK tobacco company, has outsourced their facilities management services to AECOM. The contract, which was signed in 2020, is worth £5 million and has a duration of four years. The property portfolio for British American Tobacco includes multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by AECOM include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


Tesco: Tesco, the well-known UK supermarket chain, has outsourced their facilities management services to CBRE Group Inc. The contract, which was signed in 2021, is worth £25 million and has a duration of seven years. The property portfolio for Tesco includes multiple retail locations and distribution centers throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by CBRE Group Inc. include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


Procter & Gamble: Procter & Gamble, the well-known UK consumer goods company, has outsourced their facilities management services to JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle). The contract, which was signed in 2022, is worth £12 million and has a duration of five years. The property portfolio for Procter & Gamble includes multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


Unilever: Unilever, the well-known UK consumer goods company, has outsourced their facilities management services to Knight Frank. The contract, which was signed in 2022, is worth £18 million and has a duration of six years. The property portfolio for Unilever includes multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by Knight Frank include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


Nestle: Nestle, the well-known UK consumer goods company, has outsourced their facilities management services to AECOM. The contract, which was signed in 2021, is worth £10 million and has a duration of five years. The property portfolio for Nestle includes multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by AECOM include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury’s, the well-known UK supermarket chain, has outsourced their facilities management services to CBRE Group Inc. The contract, which was signed in 2019, is worth £20 million and has a duration of seven years. The property portfolio for Sainsbury’s includes multiple retail locations and distribution centers throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by CBRE Group Inc. include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


Diageo: Diageo, the well-known UK consumer goods company, has outsourced their facilities management services to JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle). The contract, which was signed in 2018, is worth £15 million and has a duration of seven years. The property portfolio for Diageo includes multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the UK, and the facilities management services provided by JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) include maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, and energy management.


In conclusion, the UK logistics and distribution, as well as the manufacturing facilities management market, is a rapidly growing sector with several large organizations outsourcing their property portfolio and facilities management services to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and focus on their core business operations.


The ten key buyers in this market, as described above, have outsourced their facilities management services to some of the largest facilities management providers in the world, including CBRE Group Inc., JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle), Knight Frank, and AECOM. The total contract value for these ten examples is approximately £150 million, with an average contract duration of six years.


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