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Mitie secures IFM contract with the Intellectual Property Office
Mitie has secured a new £12 million three-year contract with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to provide integrated facilities management services across its two sites in Newport, Wales. Mitie will bring new technology, innovation and efficiencies to the IPO’s estate and is committed to helping the IPO meet its net zero goals. Mitie is also supporting the Newport region through social value initiatives like ‘spring cleans’, hosting careers fairs at local schools and increasing recruitment from the local community into apprenticeships in FM.
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Unleash brand potential with a 3-point workspace plan
Since the rise of remote working in 2020, the role of the workspace has been under the microscope. But one thing that has never been in doubt is its importance as a physical representation of an organisation’s brand. And the question is, how do you make sure workplaces not only represent your brand but also boost its reputation?
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Mitie welcomes next generation of engineering talent
Mitie has kicked off its engineering apprenticeship programme for 2024 with 80 new recruits eager to kickstart their careers. Each apprentice will focus on a specific aspect of engineering – from electrical and heating and ventilation to refrigeration and building services – at sites located across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This year marks the highest intake of engineering apprentices for Mitie to date, and underscores its commitment to grow and build its workforce with the skills needed for the future.
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Mitie to provide nationwide security services for HMRC
Mitie to deliver HMRC’s first national contract for security services. Technology-led approach will use Mitie’s intelligence expertise, including the newly launched Global Security Operations Centre in Northampton. Commitment to increase the number of ex-military personnel and apprentices working on the contract.
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Mitie awarded £150m IFM contract extension with St George’s NHS trust
Mitie awarded £150 million long term contract till 2030. Contract includes cleaning, patient catering, facilities helpdesk and waste services for over one million patients per year at St George’s Hospital in Tooting. Staff to benefit with a wage increase to match at least the London Living Wage. Mitie will enhance services by implementing new technology.
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Mitie lands grounds maintenance contract with Edinburgh Airport
Mitie has secured a five-year contract to deliver grounds maintenance services at Edinburgh Airport. Mitie’s responsibilities will include grass cutting, tree maintenance, litter picking, and weed control, as well as winter maintenance services. Sustainable white marine salt will be used for gritting services rather than traditional brown salt, as part of Mitie’s mission to deliver sustainable services on the contract.
Perspective
Food, glorious hospital food?
Hospital catering has come a long way since the days of suet crust pies, pungent boiled cabbage and gloopy puddings.
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Water risk is rising up the business agenda as two thirds of organisations face disruption, with many unprepared for the oncoming wave of regulation
More than half of UK organisations (53%) see water as a significant business risk, with rising costs (50%) and leakage (47%) the top concerns for senior decision makers.
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Mitie and Elements Green break ground at Staythorpe BESS
Mitie Power & Grid, working with international renewable energy developer Elements Green, has begun construction on the Staythorpe Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – one of the largest in Europe. The £71.5 million project will create around 60 jobs during the build phase, deliver a 25.7% Biodiversity Net Gain, and ensure collaboration with local residents. Once complete in 2027, the 360MW/720MWh facility will store enough renewable energy to power over 95,000 homes for a full day, strengthening UK energy resilience and accelerating the transition to net zero.
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Taking the heat out of the net zero challenge
Mitie’s Net Zero Navigator 2025 has revealed much more than five key trends that will shape decarbonisation in the year ahead. Our accompanying survey of 100 sustainability decision makers illustrates the concerns and challenges of those on the path to net zero – together with an apparent dichotomy in the data… 84% of respondents claim they are confident they can align with the UK Government’s commitment to decarbonise by 68% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. Yet 78% say they face difficulty securing capital to fund large transformation projects required to reach net zero. What’s really going on?