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service partner Northampton Saints has announced a new partnership with Inter County Service Group, who join the Club as its official cleaning service partner ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Throughout the season, the Inter County team will support stadium operations at Franklin’s Gardens as the Club’s official cleaning service partner, helping maintain exceptional standards across all matchday and non-matchday facilities.
As part of the partnership, one of the most popular supporter spaces at Franklins Gardens will also take on a refreshed identity, with the Captain’s Bar officially becoming the Inter County Captain’s Bar – placing the new relationship at the heart of the matchday experience.
Julia Chapman, Chief Executive Officer at Northampton Saints, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Inter County,
who have been long-standing fans of Northampton Saints for many years. Their enhanced commitment to the Club by becoming a Commercial Partner is hugely valued, and we’re looking forward to building on our strong relationship in the seasons ahead.”
Callum Nicholson, Finance Director at Inter County, said: “We’re incredibly proud to become the official cleaning services partner of Northampton Saints. As a local, family- owned business and long-standing supporters of the Club, we were thrilled to become a supplier. Now, to see that relationship develop into an official partnership is something we’re really excited about.
“This partnership reflects our shared values and our commitment to the local community, and we look forward to a successful season together.”
www.intercountyltd.co.uk
Peartree posts 17% growth
Peartree Cleaning has reported 17% growth for the financial year ending 31 August 2026, after securing £5.2m of new business, almost double the company’s average annual growth of 9% over the past decade.
The result comes against a challenging backdrop for the sector, with increases to the National Living Wage and employer National Insurance contributions putting sustained pressure on labour-intensive businesses. The independently owned, family-run business is also marking 40 years of trading.
Peartree attributes its performance to strong client retention, new contract wins and continued expansion with existing customers. Corporate office contracts across the legal, banking and financial services sectors were among the strongest drivers of growth during the year, alongside technology, media and sport.
Peartree achieved a client retention rate of 98% and renewed its contract with the General Medical Council, continuing a relationship spanning 25 years. The company now operates across more than 350 sites and employs around 1,500 colleagues.
Peartree is also building its presence in Scotland, where it already has a broad portfolio of corporate office and headquarters contracts and a current new business pipeline worth more than £500,000. Scotland remains a key area for future expansion.
Growth has gone hand in hand with environmental progress. In 2024/25, Peartree reduced total emissions by 6.3% while revenue increased by 7.9%, with emissions per £1m of turnover falling by 13.2%.
Brad Reames, Managing Director of Peartree Cleaning, said: “17% growth is almost double our average over the past 10 years, which is a strong result given the pressures businesses across our sector have faced.
“We have remained independent and family-run for 40 years, which allows us to take a long-term view and invest in our people, systems and infrastructure. Retaining 98% of our clients shows that we have been able to grow without compromising on service.”
Max Reames, Senior Business Development Manager at Peartree Cleaning, added: “Corporate offices have been a particularly strong area for us this year, alongside existing clients choosing to expand the work they do with us.
“Buyers are looking beyond price to the overall value and resilience of a contract, including consistency, transparency and management support. That is creating opportunities for independent providers like us.”
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