sponsored by HEALTH SECTOR NEWS Mitie wins £68.5 m contract to manage London sites


Mitie has secured a £68.5 m contract with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) to provide integrated facilities management (IFM) and catering services across 290 sites in London and Hertfordshire. The initial five year agreement includes the option to extend for two years and combines an IFM contract of £34.5 m with £34 m of project- based work. This partnership will see Mitie deliver services across the CLCH’s 290 sites in 14 London boroughs, as well as in Hertfordshire, serving a population of 4.1 million people. This will include a mix of walk-in-centres and community clinics. Services include cleaning, compliance, security, pest control, help desk support, catering, and estate management.


Around 150 employees will


transfer to Mitie via TUPE, working collaboratively with CLCH to ensure a one-team approach. Sustainability and social value


are central to the contract. Mitie will deploy electric vehicles, carbon- reduced menus, sustainable cleaning products, and promote biodiversity across the estate.


Birmingham Trust opens new assessment unit


University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has officially opened a new Medical Assessment Unit at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, marking a major investment in urgent and emergency care for the local community. The £4 m project has created a modern, light and spacious environment designed to improve patient experience and staff working conditions. The unit includes a larger waiting area, a quiet room for patients, a new reception desk, a dedicated pharmacy room, nurse triage areas, and multiple medical assessment rooms – all helping to enhance privacy, dignity and flow of care. The opening ceremony was attended by the Mayor of the


Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Cindy Yip, who joined hospital leaders and staff to celebrate the milestone. The Trust partnered with offsite


construction specialist McAvoy to deliver the facility, with modules built offsite and 70% completed before arrival. This approach reduced disruption to hospital services and enabled faster delivery. Sustainability was also prioritised, with 99% of waste diverted from landfill and existing power supplies used to minimise carbon emissions. Simon Jarvis, Hospital Executive


director, said: “This new clinical space represents a major step forward in how we care for patients who come to us in urgent need. It has been designed to provide quicker assessment, faster access to treatment, and a smoother journey of care – all in a safe, modern environment that supports both patients and staff.” The project also supported skills


development, with apprentices involved throughout the build. The Trust, which was ranked in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers last year, continues to expand opportunities for training and employment across its sites.


The social value programme will enhance apprenticeship and volunteering opportunities, support diverse community groups, and create inclusive spaces contributing to social prescribing. Mike Gibson, MD Local Government, Education and Healthcare at Mitie, said: “We’re proud to be working with CLCH to


deliver facilities management and catering services that make a real difference to staff, patients, and visitors across London and Hertfordshire. Our teams will be supporting NHS services by keeping clinics and community centres clean and safe, to providing nutritious meals and ensuring buildings run smoothly, so frontline NHS staff can focus on patient care. “We’re also committed to making a positive impact beyond day-to- day operations, from introducing electric vehicles and sustainable cleaning products to supporting local communities by creating jobs in the community and providing work experience placements.” Paul Betts, Commercial director


at CLCH, added: “Effective facilities management and catering are vital to delivering community health services.” The contract started on 1 October


2025.


Theatre refurbishment for Milton Keynes Trust


Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH) has completed the refurbishment of Theatre 2, creating a modern ultraclean facility suitable for orthopaedic surgery. The Trust appointed Medical


Air Technology (MAT) as principal designer and contractor for the project, which involved a full turnkey refurbishment of the theatre. MAT also designed and installed a centralised UPS system to serve all four of the hospital’s theatres and recovery area, alongside an upgraded electrical infrastructure to support the new installation. The theatre layout has been redesigned to enable teams to respond more quickly in emergencies. Following the successful completion of Theatre 2, the Trust has engaged MAT to carry out the refurbishment and upgrade of Theatre 1 to bring it in line with the new standard. Theatres at MKUH are divided


into two areas: Phase 1 Theatres, for emergency and trauma care, and Phase 2 Theatres, for elective surgery. Theatre 2 sits within Phase 1. The refurbished theatre now features a MAT eco-flow ultraclean ventilation (UCV) canopy, which


creates a ‘clean zone’ around the patient and clinical team in line with HTM 03-01 (2021), helping to eliminate airborne particles for safer surgery. In addition to the ventilation


canopy, the refurbishment included installation of specialist pendants, a theatre control panel, a fully compliant air handling unit, and upgraded ventilation controls. The theatre fabric was also improved, with new floors, Whiterock hygienic wall cladding, doors, and furniture. The full electrical installation was carried out by C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd. Anthony Marsh, director of


Facilities and Estates at MKUH, said: “We’re delighted to have completed a full refresh of our trauma theatre, incorporating a state-of-the-art ventilation system and a modern refit. This investment reflects our commitment to providing the highest standards of care.”


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