Procurement

CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions business in Ireland has partnered with Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI) to drive social enterprise participation in the country’s corporate sector.

Compass Group UK & Ireland has acquired Equinoxe Solutions to incorporate it within Foodbuy – the group’s procurement business. 

A news round-up of stories in the FM sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about the planned merger between Bouygues and EQUANS, both currently bidding in an HS2 tender.

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has published a procurement notice for contractors to undertake repairs and maintenance works worth over £400 million.

Amey Secure Infrastructure and ISS have both won places as suppliers on six lots in the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Facilities Management & Workplace Services framework.

Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Karl Atkins as the new managing director for its Foodbuy procurement division. 

Buyers of cleaning and hygiene products are being warned about providers with low-cost solutions.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has launched a competition to appoint a new strategic partner for property and financial services. 

Sodexo has partnered with OCS to create a new council of 19 organisations to form a cross-industry, government-backed group to confront modern slavery.