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UK FM Market Report (Refresh), £840m Public Sector Tender Alerts, Contract Awards for the Week, Industry News, Microsoft 365 Copilot Masterclass, 1 day Intensive, Bootcamp & More!

Tuesday, 23rd April 2024

Exclusive Update: UK FM Market Report Refreshed

I am excited to announce that our comprehensive UK Facilities Management (FM) Market Report for 2024-2027 has been refreshed and is now available for download.
   
As a Baachu Insider, you can access this invaluable report at a special discounted price of £795 + VAT, using the exclusive code “FACILITY200PRO” to enjoy a £200 discount.
     
To access the report, Click Here

UK FM Market 2024 Webinar : Recording Available Now!

Missed out on our recent webinar on “Facilities and Engineering Services in 2024: Market Outlook and Commercial Trends”? Don’t worry! You can catch up on all the valuable insights and discussions by accessing the recording now available on YouTube. Watch Recording

Select Public Sector Tenders

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

 

 

 

 

   
Our research shows that there are 94 active FM opportunities in the public sector worth £980 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:
   

  • Wolverhampton City Council has appointed Roofstyle Ltd for the provision of responsive repairs and maintenance services. The contract is worth £0.09M.
  • Heidi Bakery Limited has been appointed by the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the provision of catering services. The contract starts on 24th July 2024 and ends on 23rd July 2027.
  • Greenerleaf Estate Maintenance Ltd has been awarded a cleaning services contract by the South Lanarkshire Council. The contract is worth £4M.
  • Secure Fm Ltd has been awarded a contract for the provision of security services by the Wakefield and District Housing Ltd. The contract is for 2years.
  • ISS has extended its facilities management contract with East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) for five more years, with a lifetime value of £33 million.
  • OCS has been awarded a seven-year contract to provide total facilities management services to the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).


Private sector awards:
   

  • Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed by Standard Chartered Bank to provide services to support its Asia workplace transformation, and global asset and transaction management for the Bank’s 11 million square foot global real estate portfolio for a five-year term.
  • Expansive FM has landed a new CAFM partnership with childcare provider, Busy Bees.

 
Stay informed about the latest developments in the FM industry with Baachu. We offer a comprehensive database of over 11,000 FM contracts and strategic market and sales development services. To access this invaluable resource, contact us at hello@baachu.com with the subject line “Contract Awards across Hard, Soft & TFM for Services” today!

Industry News

British workers would monitor air quality from their desks amid health concerns Know More
    
Next steps outlined for public sector procurement to focus on British produce Know More
    
World Bank and African Development Bank Partner to Electrify 300 Million in Africa by 2030 Know More
    
Six Game-Changing Trends For Smart Spaces Know More
     
IWFM and Equans join forces to supercharge WFM’s sustainability opportunity Know More
    
Microsoft Partners with Aker Carbon Capture, CO280 to Scale Carbon Removal Market Know More
Drop us a line – hello@baachu.com so we can assist your bid writing, bid estimating and design.

Microsoft 365 Co Pilot Masterclass (Part 1 and Part 2)

I wanted to let you know that the recording of my recent Copilot Masterclass is now available on-demand.
   
I introduced Copilot, Copilot Pro, Microsoft Copilot for 365, and compared ChatGPT Plus with Copilot Pro. You can access the recording using the original invite Here
   
 
As I ran out of time for the live demo during the masterclass, I’m hosting a follow-up session:
   
Microsoft 365 Copilot Masterclass (Part 2): Hands-On Live Demo with Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
 
Date and Time: Thursday, April 25th, at 3pm UK time.
   
In this live demo, we’ll explore practical applications of Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
   
To join, please register in advance by clicking the link  Here. If you can’t attend live, register anyway to receive the recording.
   
I look forward to sharing more insights with you during the live demo.

Looking to get your team APMP Certified in the next 60 days

When you register your team for our APMP Foundation or APMP Practitioner online training courses (until April 30th, 2024), you’ll be automatically for our for 1-day live APMP Foundation Workshop and the corresponding 2-day live Practitioner workshop!
   
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to gain access to our award-winning APMP Training online courses, trusted by over 1,600 proposal professionals who have achieved APMP Certification across 38 countries.
   
APMP Foundation Course – £160 per person
   
APMP Practitioner Course – £275 per person
   
Let me train you (and your) team to APMP certification success.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Intensive Workshop

Looking to get your team utilise Microsoft 365 Generative AI CoPilot? I’m thrilled to invite you to our game-changing inaugural Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot 1-Day Intensive and 6-Week Bootcamp.
 
Our 1-Day intensive workshop is designed to give you a solid foundation in leveraging CoPilot Gen AI across the Microsoft 365 suite . Dive into the essentials of Copilot and walk away with practical skills you can apply immediately in your work.
    
What You’ll Learn:
   
  • Understand the key capabilities and 20 use cases of Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Discover best practices for prompting and interacting with Copilot across Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Gain insights into data considerations and responsible AI usage
  • Develop an action plan for integrating Copilot into your daily workflow    
Accelerate your CoPilot AI adoption in just one day!
  
Read more and Register Here for the upcoming 14th May UK workshops: £300 per person (Restricted to 8 per class).

Microsoft 365 Copilot: 6-Week Comprehensive Bootcamp

Looking for a more comprehensive Co Pilot training programme – Join our immersive 6-week Microsoft 365 Copilot Bootcamp . Through 12 engaging sessions held every Monday and Thursday, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how to integrate Copilot seamlessly into your workflow and transform the way you work.
     
Learning Modules:
   
  • Mastering Microsoft Copilot App’s Limitless Potential
  • From License to Action: Conquering Copilot for Microsoft 365
  • Harnessing Microsoft Copilot in Outlook
  • Hands-On with Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Elevating Presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Unlocking the Excel Secrets of Microsoft Copilot
  • OneDrive Overhaul: Your File Management Copilot
  • Teams Transformation: Controlling Meeting Data with Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Behind the Scenes: Exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Data Access
  • Custom GPT Mastery: Unveiling the Power of Copilot Pro
  • Extend Your Reach: Expanding Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Capabilities
  • Adoption Accelerated: Ensuring Microsoft 365 Copilot Success
  • Configuration Decoded: Unraveling the Secrets of Copilot for Microsoft 365
  • AI Governance Gameplan: Navigating the Future with Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Before the Buy: Essential Prep for Copilot for Microsoft 365
      
Bootcamp Format:
   
  • 6 weeks, with live online sessions held every Monday and Thursday
  • Engaging lectures, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on exercises
  • Downloadable resources, templates, and case studies for continued learning
  • Dedicated Q&A sessions and personalized guidance
     
Bootcamp Dates:
 
13th May – 21st June 2024
 
(Restricted to 10 per bootcamp)
 
Pricing:
   
  • Early Bird Rate (until 30 April): £650 per participant
  • Regular Rate: £950 per participant
      
Group Discount: 10% off for teams of 3 or more Register Now
    
Register now and embark on a transformative journey towards Gen AI-powered productivity and success!
Whether you need assistance with commercial solution development, bid development and support, price benchmarking and analysis, project mobilisation and implementation, public and private sector market growth and renewal strategies, life cycle costing and value proposition enhancement, I’m here to help you bridge your capability gaps and achieve your goals.
   
Also, in today’s fast-paced technology landscape, leveraging Gen AI and upskilling your team can be the key to transforming your operations and driving success. However, navigating the vast array of solutions and strategies can be challenging and exhausting. I’ll work closely with you to understand your unique challenges and provide tailored guidance to help you harness the power of AI in your FM operations and proposals.
   
Drop me a line at baskar@baachu.com, and we can discuss how an I can provide you with the focused support and flexibility your team needs to thrive.

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