NEWS
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS
CONTRACT WITH ISS Middlesex University has confirmed the continuation of its contract for cleaning services with facilities services provider, ISS. ISS will deliver cleaning and associated services at the Hendon Campus of the University for an additional three years, with further scope for extension.
Middlesex University prides itself on the investment in its infrastructure, offering a top-class environment suited to the needs of modern student life. The Hendon Campus facility includes 24/7 library access, along with more than 1,000 study spaces and computer spaces. In
FACILICOM PUTS ITS PLEDGES ON STAFF WELFARE INTO
PRACTICE Facilicom UK has followed up on its pledges as part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Cleaning Taskforce campaign to improve the working conditions of those employed in the industry.
To ensure everyone who works there is aware of their rights and responsibilities Facilicom has distributed the material developed by the Taskforce to colleagues across their business. This encompasses a ‘Know Your Rights’ guide, included within the recent ‘In Touch’ company magazine to ensure all staff have visibility, and Dignity and Respect posters in the cleaning cupboards. All the materials are available on the EHRC website:
www.equalityhumanrights.com.
Lisa Sheppard, Director of Development at Facilicom, said: “We have played a key role representing the contract cleaning industry as part of the EHRC Cleaning Taskforce,
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order to be a university of choice for present and future students, Middlesex required a partner that could ensure that the extensive facilities are kept presentable at all times for students, staff, visitors and commercial guests – ISS proved that it was that partner.
Jamie Smith, Deputy Director, Estates and Facilities Services at Middlesex University said: “After a comprehensive open tender process for Cleaning and Associated Services for Middlesex University, I am pleased to confirm that ISS Education has retained this contract for a further three years.
“The awarding panel assessed the final six companies on their ability to provide solutions for the services sought, their ability to work with the University on implementing the London Living Wage – as calculated by the Living Wage Foundation – and
and are keen to ensure the campaign is not something that is launched with a big fanfare and then consigned to a shelf.
“We are passionate about improving the working conditions of those employed in the cleaning industry. Making sure our colleagues have copies of this material is just one of the ways we are continuing to support this important campaign.”
Facilicom has committed to improving the conditions in which cleaning operatives are expected to work by endorsing the EHRC’s campaign and pledging to promote employers’ compliance with employment law and improve workers understanding of employment rights; improve the impact of public and private sector procurement of cleaning services on employment conditions in the sector; and encourage the respectful treatment of cleaning operatives.
Johnson Obweku, a cleaning team member at Facilicom, said: “I enjoy
a competitive pricing structure. The ISS submission, presentation and a strong local leadership presence allowed the panel to conclude that ISS were the right company to take forward the new contract and the University looks forward to continuing a successful and productive partnership.“
Mark Davies, Managing Director, ISS Education commented: “We have already worked with the University for some years and share their commitment to being a leading centre of excellence for a wide range of students and stakeholders. We’re delighted that the University liked our innovative proposals and agreed to continue the partnership in the next phase of their development. At ISS, we believe we will support their quest for an environment that matches their aims.
working at Facilicom as the company does a lot to show it values us. This includes extensive training and paying the Living Wage whenever possible.
“The information they are giving to me and my colleagues who work in cleaning will help us all to know our rights and be treated with dignity and respect.”
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