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association with th


SPECIAL FOCUS Contractors’ O ne of the construction


industry’s largest card issuing and personnel registration


schemes has further streamlined its service by making the recording of employer endorsements for card applicants fully digital.


Engineering Services SKILLcard, which has over 64,000 card holders across the UK, said the move was part of the ongoing drive to continually improve the application process. SKILLcard is managed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and is used by heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration operatives to provide proof of competence and qualifications. It also covers building engineerin g services supervisors and managers.


This latest development means endorsers will no longer have to print off forms, sign in ink and then send back to SKILLcard. Instead, they will receive a link via email and can complete their endorsement with a digital signature in a fraction of the time.


Rachel Davidson, director of certification at BESA said: “We are


constantly striving to improve service we offer to those working in the building engineering services sector. Obtaining a valid SKILLcard is essential for them to access sites proving their skills, qualifications and occupation. The quicker we can turn application s around, the better.”


ve the orkshire-based Robinsons


Facilities Services, a commercial heating, ventilation, air


Maintenance & Engineerin g (Hard FM) Framework, the comp any concentrated on, and was successful, in winning Lot 8, I


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conditioning, plumbing and electrical repair and maintenance specialist, has joined an exclusive list of firms accredited to undertake work at NHS hospitals across the North of England, after successfully winning a competitive tender.


The NHS North of England


Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) framework include s Harrogate Healthcare Facilities


Management , Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst there was a total of 15


different lots that made up the Estates tes


which is wholly owned by the NHS an provides collaborative and bespoke procurement solutions to the NHS and other public sector organisations – is the third major contract that Robinsons Facilities Services has won in the last 12 months.


Last July, the company won a competitive tender to carry out maintenance to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning in premises owned or managed by


Harrogate Borough Council, as well as a 24/7 emergency repairs service. Just a few months later it was awarded a place by the University of York – a member of the Russell Group research-intensive British un - on its property m framework.. Rob


f the Russell Group p of ish universities y maintenance


obiinsons Facilities Services director Katie Challis said: “I’m delighted to announce that of July 1, Robinsons


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NOE CPC – S and


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oughout North South, West and East Yorkshire. Since launching seven years ago as its own d


en y n years ago as its own


dedicated, independent business, offering planned maintenance as well as a round-the-clock call-out repairs service to its customer base throughout Yorkshire. Its appointment to NOE CPC is part of the Robinson Facilities Services’ ambitious growth strategy, which has seen its turnover increase year by year.


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Contractors’ C orner


Facilities Management is now a NOE CPC Awarded Supplier. We actually tendered for this specific Framework back in December, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed the review process, hence us only finding out now. To demonstrate our suitably we had to highlight our experience, skills, quality of work, social value and price. Being accepted on the NOE CPC is a massive boost for the b


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