Sodexo secures two-year extension with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has chosen to retain Sodexo for its soft FM services for a further two years. 

The extension strengthens Sodexo’s partnership with the UK’s largest fire service. Over 370 colleagues provide a range of soft FM services including food and hospitality, cleaning, waste management, caretaking, security services and grounds maintenance.   

The estate covers the length and breadth of Scotland with 385 sites including the SFRS headquarters in Cambuslang to some of the remotest islands such as Unst, and Fair Isle in the Shetlands and Bayhead in the Outer Hebrides. 

The contract extension is worth around £12 million and comes after recent feedback from SFRS praising the dedication and commitment to quality exhibited by the team. 

 Paul Anstey, CEO Government, Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to support the critical work of our client to improve the safety and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.” 

Ijaz Bashir, Head of Asset Management at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, added: “Sodexo’s staff continue to provide excellent services across many of our sites and we are pleased to extend the contract. 

 “The team at Sodexo play an integral part in making sure our buildings run smoothly, delivering a variety of services from catering to grounds maintenance, and we look forward to working in partnership with them over the next two years.”

In addition to the dedication and commitment to providing quality services every day, making a positive social impact has been central to Sodexo’s services.  Highlights include: 

• 40.6% of spend with small to medium-sized enterprises 

• 4.3 tonnes reduction in CO2 (2023-24). 

• 90% of colleagues live within 10 miles of their workplace. 

• Supporting fundraising for The Fire Fighters Charity with money raised helping serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family to live healthier and happier lives.  

• Nearly 100 hours of volunteering completed to support young people with mock interviews and CV development through charity Springboard 

• Mentoring young people in partnership with charity MCR Pathways, as well as supporting the work of Stop Hunger charity partners FareShare and SSAFA – The Armed Forces Charity.