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GRAHAM has won a new strategic partnership contract with Solihull Council for the delivery of hard facilities management services under the long-established Property Services and Maintenance Partnership.
Following a competitive procurement process, the new five-year contract award, with the option to extend for an additional five years, extends the relationship between GRAHAM and Solihull Council, which has been in place since 2013. The agreement builds on the previous Building Partnership agreement and includes reactive maintenance (RM), planned preventative maintenance (PPM), minor works up to £25,000, and project works exceeding £25,000, with no upper limit per project and the introduction of an expanded scope of services including mechanical and electrical maintenance.
The contract is delivered under an Open Book Partnering Arrangement, with an estimated aspirational annual value of £6 million. Contractual arrangements with Tier 1 suppliers are aligned with GRAHAM’s contract and include defined Delivery Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments. Local delivery partners, many of whom have supported the contract since its inception in 2013, will remain in place to ensure continuity and consistency in service delivery.
Alan Millar, Regional Director at GRAHAM Asset Management, said: “GRAHAM has been working alongside Solihull Council in a highly successful partnership since 2013, delivering their building fabric maintenance. We are thrilled to have secured the full hard facilities management contract, which will enable both GRAHAM and Solihull Council, through the Property Services and Maintenance Partnership, to deliver exceptional services for the residents of Solihull.”
Councillor Karen Grinsell, Deputy Leader of Solihull Council, added: “We are pleased to continue our relationship with GRAHAM under this new contract which has been awarded following a rigorous procurement procedure. GRAHAM has a strong track record, and we look forward to continuing working with them in the future so that residents can benefit from high quality facilities across Solihull and beyond.”
Since the partnership began, the contract has increased from approximately £2 million to £12 million, driven by the inclusion of additional works delivered on behalf of other public sector clients through the Solihull-led model. These included Sandwell Council, Acivico (on behalf of Birmingham City Council), Walsall Council, Worcester City Council, and Cherwell District Council. The contract has also supported the employment of 24 apprentices over its duration, contributing to local skills development.
Notable projects delivered to date include the full refurbishment of Solihull Council House, refurbishment of Daylesford Academy, and upgrades to Solihull’s children’s homes.
