DEPARTMENT FOR
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (380/08) issued by
COI News Distribution Service. 5 December 2008
An innovative
contract that will help Defra buildings achieve sustainability
targets and provide workplace services management has been awarded
to Interserve (Facilities Management) Ltd.
The 15-year Sustainable Built Environmental & Workplace
Support services
contract has a core-services value of
approximately £500 million and a potential value for non-core
services of £400 million. The contract covers Defra estates
throughout England and Wales. The benefits include:
* annual and continuing cost reductions, totalling £126m over the
15 year term of the contract;
* a commitment to investing in the Defra estate achieving and
exceeding sustainability targets for waste and recycling, energy
and water consumption, carbon emission and biodiversity;
* continuing investment in sustainability and environmental
performance, aimed at influencing behavioural change,
accommodation use and exceeding longer term Sustainable Operations
on the Government Estate (SOGE) targets.
* a flexible contract for a maximum of 15 years; and
* single national point of contact for building and accommodation
needs for Defra.
Helen Ghosh, Defra's Permanent Secretary said:
"I am pleased to announce that Interserve have been selected
to take forward Defra's Sustainable Built Environment and
Workplace services contract. This contract will provide excellent
value for money and cost savings. Interserve is committed to
investing in the Defra estate and will play a major role in
helping Defra exceed its sustainability targets so that we can
lead the way in sustainable Government."
Adrian Ringrose, Interserve's Chief Executive said:
"Defra's vision required a fresh approach to service
delivery. Our response is a total accommodation service model that
encompasses sustainability, exemplar facilities management
service, asset management and space and workplace management. We
have selected, combined and developed the best practices from
across PFI, PPP and traditional FM contracting into a unique,
responsive and innovative service model."
Defra's existing facilities management contracts are due to
expire at the end of March 2009 and Interserve will take over in
April 2009. During the interim period Interserve will work closely
with Defra's current teams to ensure a smooth transition.
Notes to Editors:
1. The SBEWS contract covers 186 sites. It includes three
Category 4 laboratories, 39 Category 3 laboratories, 226 other
laboratories and 162 offices.
2. Existing facilities' management staff that provide
services to Defra will transfer to Interserve.
3. Core services include building maintenance/servicing,
security, cleaning and reception. Non-core services include
project works such as building refurbishments or improvements.
4. Interserve Plc (http://www.interserve.com) is
a services, maintenance and building group operating in the
public and private sectors in the UK and internationally. It
offers advice, design, construction and maintenance services for
buildings and infrastructure, runs the operational systems and
back-office services that support them and provides a range of
plant and equipment in specialist fields. Interserve is based in
the UK and is a FTSE 250 company. It has revenue of £1.7 billion
and a workforce of 50,000 people worldwide.
For further information please contact:
Giles Scott 0118 960 2307
Head of Corporate Communications, Interserve
Elizabeth Morley / Tom Siveyer 020 7379 5151
Maitland
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