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EMCOR UK has been awarded a landmark five-year integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with public service broadcaster, the BBC.
The journey to this award began two years ago. Following a highly competitive tender process, EMCOR UK emerged as the successful bidder, due to its shared values of, innovation, people-first culture, sustainability and collaboration.
Central to the arrangement is a commitment to delivering business-critical services to support the BBC’s present day and future estates strategy, helping to ensure seamless broadcast continuity while fostering industry-leading work environments. The BBC sought an FM partner that could bring together management excellence and delivery alongside a deep-rooted culture of collaboration, authenticity and transparency.
EMCOR UK’s innovative offerings bring together its experts from across the business with data insights to drive change and innovation. Its Insight Intelligence and Asset Dynamics services resonated strongly, further supported by its status as the first FM company globally to achieve the ISO 44001 standard for collaborative business relationships.
The contract, set to commence in early 2025, will cover more than 100 buildings across the UK and Northen Ireland, including London Broadcasting House, Media City Salford, Central Square Cardiff, Broadcasting House Belfast and Glasgow Pacific Quay. EMCOR UK’s 700+ strong BBC team will deliver a comprehensive suite of services under an integrated model, including building engineering, cleaning, waste management, landscaping and pest control, all of which support an inspirational workplace experience.
Cheryl McCall, CEO at EMCOR UK, commented: “Working with the prestigious and iconic BBC is a tremendous honour. This win is the result of more than two years of dedication and collaboration across both teams, highlighting our shared values of putting people and culture at the forefront of service expertise. Our engineering excellence and innovative approach will be central to supporting the BBC’s vision for modernised, inspiring workplaces that drive creativity.”
Alan Bainbridge, Director of Workplace at the BBC, added: “This was our first FM tender process in a decade, and EMCOR UK’s submission was by far the most impressive we’ve seen. The team’s investment in understanding our needs was evident throughout the tender process. We are confident that EMCOR UK will not just deliver exceptional services but will actively challenge and enhance our workplace offering, helping the BBC continue to set the standard for world-class workplace experiences.”
