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Lancashire-based Aston Services Group has been awarded three new shopping centre contracts worth circa £1 million per annum.
The independent facilities services provider has secured deals with Ladysmith Shopping Centre in Ashton, Manchester, Prince Bishops Place, Durham and Lakeside Doncaster. All three contracts will be up and running by end February 2023.
Ladysmith Shopping Centre is a dual service contract where both cleaning and security is provided by the same team along with landscaping and washroom services. The contract has been awarded by Ashdown Phillips & Partners with whom ASG already have a portfolio of c£2.5 million.
The contract for Prince Bishops Place, Durham, which has a footfall of circa four million per year, is also dual service, covering both cleaning and security. Awarded by managing agents Munroe K, the contract ensures that all current staff are TUPE transferred into ASG.
ASG was awarded the contract for Lakeside in Doncaster following a competitive tender evaluation and a team of 18 will deliver cleaning, security and maintenance for the centre which receives up to two million visitors per year. The contract has been awarded by Realm UK Ltd.
Commenting on the new contract awards, Nick Atkinson, Managing Director, Aston Services Group said: “We are delighted to have added three new and significant sites to our portfolio representing a combined value of circa £1 million per annum. We look forward to working in partnership with the centre managers to enhance visitor experience and encourage business growth.”
ASG has a strong regional presence across the Northern counties. The firm currently provides support services for over 30 shopping centres across the country and continues to grow its portfolio, employing over 800 staff.
FMJ in conjunction with Grundon Waste Management is pleased to launch the 2023 waste management and recycling survey which examines the ways in which FMs approach their waste management responsibilities.
In this, the sixth year for the annual appraisal, we know there is a greater opportunity than ever for FMs to reappraise their waste and recycling operations and help their organisations meet the growing pressure to achieve ESG goals.
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