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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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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 and apetito launch cut carbon menu for hospital patients

Mitie has launched its first ‘low carbon menu’ for patients at St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which will save up to 23 tonnes of CO2 a year. Designed in collaboration with its food partner Apetito and St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the menu focuses on prioritising ingredients with a lower carbon footprint, such as poultry, fish and vegan options. Designed by dietitians, the new menu will ensure all dietary requirements – such as gluten free, vegan and easy to chew – continue to be catered for.

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Mitie wins security contract for UK Westfield shopping centres

Mitie has won a new three-year security contract with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in the UK. The contract will see Mitie colleagues deliver security services, including site patrols and control room management, for Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, Europe’s two largest shopping centres. Technology and sustainability will be central to the contract, with Mitie committing to using electric vehicles and sustainable uniforms, as well as rolling out its Merlin 24/7 technology solution.

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Mitie marks 5,000 electric vehicles milestone

Mitie has welcomed its 5,000th electric vehicle (EV), equating to two-thirds (66%) of its fleet. The vehicle was unveiled at its Shard headquarters, and will be used by mobile engineers working across Mitie’s government contracts in London. Mitie is at the forefront of the UK’s sustainable transport shift, as one of only a handful of British businesses to reach this landmark.

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Four steps to overcoming the retail crime epidemic

Recent statistics on retail theft and related crime demonstrate the shocking extent of the problem. According to the British Retail Consortium’s Crime Survey 2024 Report, the cost of theft doubled to £1.8bn during 2022/23 with over 45,000 incidents a day. The toll on retail workers is huge; there’s been a 50% rise in levels of retail violence and abuse.

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Can you really create a workplace that works for everybody?

For the first time, UK workplaces need to cater to five different generations at once. Our new report unpacks the needs and challenges of today’s multigenerational workforce, asking: how do you create a workplace experience where everyone thrives?

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Rail infrastructure maintenance

Keep station and fleet infrastructure performing at its best with our rail facilities maintenance services, including engineering and predictive and proactive maintenance of lighting, ventilation systems, and heating systems.

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Local or global FM?: Consider service delivery

Whether they’re headquartered at home or abroad, is your facilities management partner really at your service?

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State of Nature’s wake-up call to your organisation

The recent State of Nature report pulled no punches in highlighting the dire condition of UK nature.