After a competitive tender process, Churchill Group has extended its cleaning and security contract with the University of Suffolk for five years, with the option of another one or two years.
The services contractor has provided cleaning since 2011, and its security guarding arm Amulet has provided security since 2019. Both services will be delivered under the Churchill Group umbrella. The firm says that its multiple soft service specialisms was a key reason for the contract win.
More than 60 cleaning operatives and security officers across four main campuses, centred on Ipswich, will deliver window cleaning, washroom services, pest control, water dispensers, as well as CCTV monitoring and patrolling to protect the students and assets on site.
The firm says that Amulet won the earlier security contract in part because Suffolk was so impressed with the cleaning partnership. Churchill points also to its delivery model, approach and flexibility.
Darren Read, chief operating officer at Churchill Group, said: “We’re delighted to extend a partnership with an organisation that shares so many of our values. The years of trust we have built along with the length of the new contract make it a fantastic opportunity for continued investment and innovation. The University of Suffolk team has always been open to new ideas, and we look forward to helping them deliver exceptional experiences for their staff and students.”
And Nigel Lucker, director of estates at the University of Suffolk, said: “After a full tender period, we are delighted to partner with Churchill Group as our cleaning, security and soft services FM partner. We maintain exceptional spaces and create a more sustainable future through working with our partners and Churchill Group has shown they share our vision and values that will support our overall aims. We are delighted to have a partner that understands who we are and how we wish to enhance the staff and student experience and to also walk alongside us as we create and maintain exceptional buildings.”
About Churchill Group
An employee-owned Trust, its set of businesses are Amulet, Chequers, Churchill, Churchill Environmental, On Verve, Portfolio, and Price Support Services that deliver cleaning, security, guest services, water hygiene compliance and FM for social housing across the UK. Clients include British Land, The Instant Group, M&G, Scottish Power, The Institute of Directors, GTR, Eurostar, Network Rail High Speed, LSER, JLL, Port of Dover, Canary Wharf Management, Norton Rose, SCAS, Dorset Fire and Rescue, the train operators c2c and Northern Rail, and (for ‘heritage wardens’ patrolling central London) the Greater London Authority. Visit http://www.churchillservices.com.
