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VINCI Facilities’ Education and Communities Business Unit has been awarded the total facilities management (TFM) contract managed by LocatED for the Department for Education.
The retention of this contract reinforces VINCI Facilities position as a trusted partner in the Education sector. The core value of the contract is up to £19 million per annum for a maximum option period of six years.
LocatED (an arm’s length body of the of the DfE) deliver expert property advice to the education sector and government, helping create an education estate that provides world class schools and colleges across England.
Robert Waugh, Associate Director – Asset Management, LocatED said: “LocatED has worked with VINCI Facilities for six years to support the delivery of facilities management services across our education estate. Throughout this period, VINCI has demonstrated a sound understanding of the scale and complexity of the estate and has worked collaboratively with our team and stakeholders. Following the recent re-procurement, we are pleased to continue this relationship as we continue to progress our programme of school and college developments across England.”
VINCI Facilities Region Director Adrian Hanna said: “This achievement not only reflects the dedication and expertise of our team, but also the strength of our long-standing partnership with LocatED. It’s testament to the trust and shared vision built over the past six years between our delivery teams, the wider Education and Communities Business Unit and LocatED. Together, we’ve consistently delivered high-quality outcomes and maintained strong relationships on the ground, laying the foundation for a strengthened, collaborative future.”
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
FMJ and Watco are hosting a webinar on 22 April at 11:00am to explore what this new regulatory landscape means for FMs. To register for the webinar click here.
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