Following a competitive open tender process, Fusion21, a national social enterprise specialising in efficient and impactful public sector procurement and social value services, has appointed 22 suppliers to its £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework. The aim is to provide ...

Soft services provider, Chequers, has been awarded two five-year contracts, worth £1.9 million annually, with Midland Heart, one of the Midlands’ largest housing associations. The deals will see Chequers deliver cleaning and grounds maintenance services across more than 1,600 of Midland ...

With spring just around the corner, Madeleine Ford looks at how facilities managers can prepare their grounds for the upcoming season and minimise risks throughout the year to come Spring represents more than a seasonal change, it is a critical ...

National procurement specialist, Fusion21, has announced the renewal of its national Grounds Maintenance Framework, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional or national coverage. Fusion 21 is seeking competent firms operating in the public sector, including SMEs, ...

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has been appointed to deliver grounds maintenance and winter gritting services for ScotRail following a competitive tender process. The two-year contract award marks the first time RFM has worked with ScotRail, the national passenger rail operator ...

Beyond cameras and fences, grounds security isn’t just about preventing intruders, it starts with making the outdoor environment safe, says Brendan Aherne, Chief Operating Officer, OUTCO When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to ...

External maintenance and biodiversity business, Ground Control, has announced veterans’ charity Help for Heroes as its Charity of the Year for 2025/2026. The company, based in Billericay, Essex, and employing more than 1,000 people across the UK and Ireland, has ...

Soft-services provider, Chequers, has been awarded a significant new partnership with Notting Hill Genesis, one of the UK’s leading housing associations, for the delivery of a comprehensive range of services across more than 500 locations. The dual-service four-year contract, with ...

Facilities management business, Vertas, has renewed its grounds maintenance contract with the University of Suffolk. The partnership, rooted in sustainability, wellbeing, and community impact has seen both companies working together since 2023. As Vertas embarks on this new agreement, its ...

Ground Control, a leading external maintenance and biodiversity expert, has announced a number of senior appointments as it embarks on an ambitious three-year growth plan. This growth is being spearheaded by newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Jason Knights, who, as ...