SGP secures Worcester Library
SGP Property & Facilities Management and Galliford Try Investments have been announced as preferred bidder for the Worcester Library and History Centre for Worcestershire County Council in partnership with the University of Worcester. The successful private finance initiative bid team led by Galliford Try Investments will create and manage the first fully integrated public and university library in the UK. The scheme will also include the county archives and records office, history centre, archaeology service and multi-agency customer service centre.
The building is set to become one of the most sustainable buildings with a 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions and will have a BREEAM rating of “Excellent.” Construction on site is expected to begin in October 2009 and completion is expected by January 2012.
During the two year process to secure the project, the SGP team has worked closely with the consortium and the client to both refine the design of the building to ensure the most efficient maintenance regime as well as scoping the FM service delivery model in line with the different stakeholder requirements.
‘We are delighted to be part of the winning consortium for this landmark project,’ said Kevin Elliott, MD of SGP Ltd. ‘This will be an exciting and dynamic new building that will be host to a varied set of local services and members of the public. We are looking forward to the challenge of providing an excellent FM solution that suits their needs and those that will maintain the highest standards of environmental management.’
SGP at first purpose built polyclinic
Leading facilities management provider SGP Property & Facilities Management has been awarded a new contract with London’s first purpose-built polyclinic in Ilford, under the jurisdiction of NHS Redbridge PCT. Opening today, the new Loxford Polyclinic is at the forefront of a new generation of health centres that will open seven days a week offering a range of health services under one roof. SGP has been awarded an initial contract for the management of the facilities service activities to the polyclinic, as well as the entire cleaning service contract against the strict criteria laid out for health facilities which will be delivered directly by the SGP Cleaning Team.
"Having significant experience in both LIFT and PCT environments, we are delighted to be selected as part of the team for the implementation of one of the most recent healthcare environments. Our 24/7 120 seater helpdesk will be an invaluable resource for the team who will be supporting the client to maintain the 365 day opening of the clinic,” said Kevin Elliott, MD of SGP.
